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Old & New: A Project of Biblical Proportions

Keri Williams
14 Nov 2012
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Contemporary Christian art has a way of “prettying up” disturbing Bible stories so that you can hang them inoffensively, even attractively, above your mantle or in your nursery. Jim LePage and Troy DeShano have quite a different vision for biblical art. They are the co-creators of “Old & New,” a collaborative art project that aims to create more “honest” artistic expressions of biblical stories and passages. “One of the biggest drawbacks of contemporary biblical art is that much of it is very proper, which often comes at the expense of being honest,” says LePage. “The Bible is filled with some […]

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Must-Read Books

Justin Young
6 Nov 2012
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Apart from reading the Bible, there is arguably no better way to grow in your knowledge of God and his Word than by digging into a godly book. Here are a few recommendations from the Good News staff that are well worth the $10 Amazon purchase. Prodigal God by Timothy Keller Anyone who has been a Christian for more than five minutes has heard the biblical parable of the prodigal son. The overwhelming majority of the time, the storyteller recounting these words of Jesus zeroes in on the fall and redemption of the son who was wayward and wild. In […]

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10 Great Holiday Films

Rick Deal
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Turn the A/C down low, brew up some hot chocolate, and gather the family around to enjoy these classic holiday films that are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit! Miracle On 34th Street A remake of the 1947 film by the same name, this film is about a department store Santa that just so happens to be the real Santa Claus. Mr. Kringle meets a six year old girl named Susan who doesn’t believe in Santa, and makes it his mission to help her believe again. She has adopted the belief that is better not to hope, because […]

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The Last Knuckleballer

Jonathan Ebanks
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The knuckleball is a pitch that minimizes spin on the baseball, which results in a slow, unpredictable path to home plate that nobody can anticipate. It is common for knuckleballs to change direction or corkscrew in mid-air, further confusing batters, as well as umpires who must call pitches as strikes or balls. The pitch’s slow speed and erratic nature make it difficult for pitchers to control, almost assuring that a knuckleball will get blasted into the bleachers by anyone who hits it. Understandably, pitchers have gradually phased out this pitch over time because of its undeniably high risk, but one […]

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Fall Films You Won’t Want To Miss

Rick Deal
9 Oct 2012
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Flight Flight, starring Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle, is the story of airline Captain William Whitaker, played by Washington, who manages a seemingly impossible emergency landing after some sort of midair disturbance forces the plane down. Against all odds, Whitaker manages to save the lives of his passengers. When he awakens in his hospital bed, he discovers the media frenzy that his heroic actions have stirred up. He has become a national hero overnight. Reporters want his story, photographers want his picture; it becomes a true media circus. But when a post-crash blood test reveals that Whitaker had alcohol in […]

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Fit & Function: Finding the Perfect Jeans

Amy Overgaard
7 Oct 2012
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For almost 150 years, blue jeans have been a casual, functional go-to for the working man and woman. Invented by Levi Strauss during the gold rush in California, blue jeans were created to be comfortable and long-lasting work pants. Today, jeans are styled for all occasions and in different types of fits and cuts. Fits that Flatter: Jeans for Women Finding the right pair of jeans is a struggle for many women. It may take trying on 20 different pairs before finding the one that fits and flatters best. Women get so caught up in numbers, when, really, sizing is […]

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Submission Red

Justin Young
5 Oct 2012
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As a South Florida resident, you have probably heard of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale (CCFL) and 4KIDS of South Florida, two important local ministries that are making an undeniable impact for Christ both in the local community and around the nation. However, you may be less familiar with a powerhouse in today’s Christian rock scene who has strong ties to both CCFL and 4KIDS. Submission Red emerged onto the national Christian music scene in 2008, after the guitar player for Skillet found the band on MySpace and brought them up to Chicago to record their first album. Since then, Submission […]

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RG3 – The Story Behind the Name

Jonathan Ebanks
3 Oct 2012
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In one of the highlights of the 2012 NFL Draft, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced, “With the second pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins select Robert Griffin III, quarterback, Baylor.” It was no surprise that the “‘Skins” chose to draft Griffin, considering that the lack of talent and leadership at the quarterback position had been a significant factor in the team’s mediocrity for roughly two decades. Regardless, some fans were surprised at the heavy price that Washington paid to land Griffin. What was it about Griffin that compelled the Redskins to trade away their 2012, 2013 and 2014 […]

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Athletes Glorifying God

Jonathan Ebanks
6 Sep 2012
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While many people have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, not all have the courage to use their gifts to spread the gospel and to glorify God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us, “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Professional athletes have all been given exceptional physical and mental abilities that they have greatly honed in order to enter professional competition. Their great determination and work ethic has put them on a pedestal as role models for our society to follow. Despite knowing that their gifts come from God, […]

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The Dark Knight Rises: Beneath the Surface

Rick Deal
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(Warning: May contain spoilers!) With the release of The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan’s epic Batman trilogy has come to an end. As we examine this film, there are things that are sure to stay with us long after the credits roll. Nolan has crafted a story that is about so much more than a man in a mask. There are significant themes and principles woven throughout the film that are sure to resonate within the hearts and souls of viewers whose spiritual eyes and ears are open to seek out the deeper meaning in Nolan’s brilliant screenplay. Early on […]

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