Culture

The Year of Bible Films And What’s Next

Stanley Goldenberg
26 Nov 2014
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Many of us have complained about the worldly Hollywood movies. But as the saying goes, “It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” The year of 2014 experienced a record number of faith-based (i.e., Bible-based, Christian) films in theaters, many of which delivered powerful, life-changing messages — truly “lights in a dark place.” Even Hollywood and the secular press called 2014 the “Year of the Bible films.” Many of these films were successful at the box office such as “Son of God” (budget $22M, gross $60M), “God’s Not Dead” (budget $2M, gross $61M), “Noah” (budget $125M, gross $101M […]

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NBA Season Preview: Without LeBron James, will the Heat’s starting five be strong enough?

Jonathan Ebanks
6 Nov 2014
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This season promises to be the most interesting season the NBA has had since LeBron James first took his talents to South Beach. The man everybody loved to hate for four years returned to his roots and has become the NBA’s “golden boy” again among the fans. The Cavaliers’ retooled team is the favorite to win the title, but the league champion San Antonio Spurs still linger, along with a few other dominant foes in the West. Bulls’ point guard Derrick Rose has made his triumphant return from injury and the Wizards should make things exciting as a talented young […]

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A Thankful Heart in Difficult Times

Paula Masters
3 Nov 2014
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Thanksgiving is drawing near and for many finding reasons to be thankful can be a bit challenging. In fact, trying to come up with just one noteworthy circumstance or event can even be a chore. It doesn’t help that many of us are feeling a loss of the initial heart and zeal that once shaped our spiritual lives. How do we manage when the passion that was constant and fervent becomes fleeting and flat…let alone be thankful? I’m not referring to the normal ebb and flow that is a natural part of the Christian walk but rather the darkened season […]

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Emmy Award-Winning Christmas Pageant Takes the Stage Again

Annette Maraist
2 Nov 2014
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The Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant, which has been delighting South Floridians for more than 30 years, will take the stage again on November 28 through December 14. This Emmy-winning show is presented by the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale, and the church’s members put their heart and soul into the production, exuding the love, hope and joy of Christ. Originally held in an auditorium, the church later built a Sanctuary specially designed to accommodate the Christmas pageant on the 10th anniversary of its performance. Joyful carols will open the pageant sung against a turn of the century background, and […]

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American Girl Fashion Show Benefits Ronald McDonald House

The Good News
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More than $5,000 was raised to benefit Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Charities of South Florida during an American Girl Fashion Show on October 12 at Parrot Jungle Island in Miami. Attended by over 500 people, the event showcased historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. It also featured an American Girl Boutique, fashion vendors and Doll Hair Salon. The American Girl Fashion runway gave budding fashionistas and stylists a glimpse into the world of fashion while choosing their favorite designs for their American Girl doll — all for a good cause. Proceeds from the event support Ronald McDonald […]

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Major League Playoff Predictions

Jonathan Ebanks
14 Oct 2014
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On Tuesday, September 30, the hunt for the World Series title began! On that night, two American League ball clubs faced off for the chance to advance to the A.L. Division Series. On October 1, two National League teams will have their shot to embark on a path to baseball glory. After the Wild Card, then eight teams will be left to duke it out for the championship. I will attempt the difficult task of predicting the MLB’s supreme winner and to up the ante, the attempt will be made from September 14, which is at least two weeks away […]

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Loving My Gay Son as Christ Loves Me

Melissa Presser
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Ann Mobley’s story is one of pain and triumph as told in her book “If I tell You I’m Gay Will You Still Love Me? One Mother’s Journey to Truth and Grace.” The book is as much about Ann as it is about her youngest son Danny, who is gay. And she tackles this subject with poise, dignity and grace. Ann and her husband Jerry met at Cedarville College (now Cedarville University), a Bible college, in 1953 and later made their way to South Florida. The Mobleys attended Calvary Church in Miami and were always involved in ministry. It was […]

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Bobby Bowden: The Wisdom of Faith

Carl Foster
7 Oct 2014
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Bobby Bowden is the winningest coach in the history of Division I college football. Over the last 20 years no program has a higher winning percentage than Florida State University. Bowden became the first coach in college football history to lead his team to 26 straight Bowl Games. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame December 5, 2006, while still actively coaching. The patriarch of college football’s most famous coaching family, Bowden remains heavily involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) annually awarding The National Bobby Bowden Award to a student-athlete for achievement on and off […]

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Don’t Miss “The Orphan Train” September 26 and 27 at Broward Center

The Good News
12 Sep 2014
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On September 26th and 27th, audiences are in for a treat, as the play The Orphan Train by Aurand Harris will be performed at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 8:00pm. An elegant pre-show dinner will take place before both Friday and Saturday night performances at the new Huizenga Pavilion at 6:00pm. All of the event proceeds will benefit 4KIDS of South Florida, a local agency that is making its name in the world of foster care as a “national model” for kids in crisis. This highly charged stage production combines music, movement, film, and text, taking the […]

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Miami Dolphins 2014 Season Preview

Jonathan Ebanks
11 Sep 2014
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The Dolphins are a franchise that has failed miserably in satisfying their fans ever since Dan Marino’s retirement. The players they draft rarely end up on the field, and they seldom land their desired free agents. All good, job-seeking head coaches are seemingly chased away by upper management. The owner seems to know little about what is going on with his team. The coaching staff has no control over the players…and the players have no control over themselves. The Miami Dolphins have been a disappointment for such a long time, that each season feels like a cruel parody of the […]

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