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Principles to Consider Before You Vote

Penni Bulten
3 Nov 2015
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As candidates for president campaign across the country, participating in the debates and presenting their agendas with hopes of winning your vote, there are many questions that arise. The Scriptures are the standard for Christian behavior, to be certain, and should be considered when deciding how to vote on either an issue or a candidate. Once a decision is made, there is a matter of follow-up. Whether a new amendment to a state law is on the ballot or a candidate is running for office, the Scripture has some general principles that direct a Christian’s vote.   Consider biblical values […]

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Pray for the Persecuted Church

Bob Woods
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Sunday, November 1 was designated the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church by the Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) and other groups dedicated to bringing awareness of worldwide persecution of Christians, providing resources for involvement in structured activities to come to their aid and focusing on intercessory prayer and support for these modern day martyrs. Anti-Christian persecution is on the rise, according to two reports released this month. The U.S. State Department International Religious Freedom (IRF) report stated that “Non-state actors, including rebel and terrorist organizations … committed by far some of the most egregious human rights abuses […]

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The Christian and Civil Disobedience

Jerry Newcombe
6 Oct 2015
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  Recent events have called into question the issue of obeying the government in all ways — even in all circumstances. In the 13th chapter of Romans, Paul says that God has given us the government as a minister of righteousness. It is our duty to obey it. But we also see in Scripture that on occasion, when the government calls for one to disobey God, then civil disobedience is in order.   A historical example There’s a great lesson to learn from one aspect of World War II related to distortions of Romans 13. I’m not calling anybody a […]

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Under Control, Stand Strong

Dr. Tommy Boland
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  When you read the title of this month’s message of encouragement, what came to mind? Did you think this would be a message about you having the circumstances of your life “under control” so you could “stand strong”? If so, you’re right, but perhaps not in the way you might think I have intended.   Whose control? What I want you to consider today is this: whose control are you under in order to stand strong in the face of the challenges of daily living? “Do not let sin control your mortal body so that you obey its evil […]

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Lessons on Leadership from the Life of King David

The Good News
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A godly father once told his son, a young pastor, to write down in his Bible the names of ten other young pastors like himself who were attending Bible College. As the years passed one by one, he drew a line through those young pastors who began well but left the ministry. Why do Christian leaders who love the Lord reach a day when they leave the ministry? What is the main cause? You may be surprised by the answer? Most would guess that moral failure was the main reason for ministry failure. It is tragic and destructive to the […]

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Called to Teach

Maritza Cosano
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  “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” You’ve heard the popular saying, implying that people with real practical skills are out doing constructive things while those who can’t cut it in the “real world” find a less demanding refuge in teaching. The truth is nearly the exact opposite: Those who can, teach. Those who can’t, do. I’ve been on both sides of the equation as a writer and as a writing teacher. And with all due respect to all the professionals out there, teaching is the hardest job you can ever do, but it is the most rewarding. […]

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Navy SEAL Chad Williams Shares the Encounter That Changed His Life

Bob Woods
2 Oct 2015
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Chad Williams is an evangelist and former U.S. Navy SEAL who has written a book, “SEAL of God,” about the dramatic events that led to his decision to become a SEAL and subsequently to enlist as a soldier in the Army of God. In a recent interview, Chad shared his personal testimony about why he joined the SEAL program and eventually became an evangelist, sharing Christ on the beaches of California, in public high schools and in churches nationwide. Chad will be speaking in West Palm Beach on Thursday, October 22, at the Kravis Center, Cohen Pavilion, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., […]

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When Your Faith is Tested

Jeremy McKeen
3 Sep 2015
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  Suffering and trials are a normal part of life in a fallen world, and it’s during these times that a person’s faith in God will be tested. It’s not a question of if your faith will be tested, but when. So, what should you know and do as you handle these tests of faith? How do you prepare for the difficulties of life before they come so that you can face them with confidence and peace? In the famous story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego facing the fiery furnace, there are at least five lessons that are meant to […]

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A Light in the Darkness

Chrissie Ferguson
1 Sep 2015
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Austin and Perry

  When news spread that two Tequesta teens – Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen, 14-year-old friends, did not return from a fishing trip off the Jupiter inlet after a storm on July 24th – a darkness enveloped the hearts of many. Yet in the midst of this darkness, something great was stirring. Almost instantly, a community came together in faith, hope and love, shining a light – the light of Christ – for the world to see.   Many prayed. Some prayed because they were part of the family. Others prayed because they were family friends. Still others, in Florida […]

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Unshaken In the Midst of the Storm

Anitra Parmele
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When the emails to confirm the interview details are full of things like summer camp schedules, you realize Naghmeh Abedini is not just a tireless advocate for her imprisoned husband, Saeed, but she is functioning as a single mother trying to simultaneously balance the challenges of their two young children, Jacob and Rebekka, and the challenges of every-day life. Naghmeh explains, “I really have so much compassion for single mothers, military wives or people who are handling their life and kids alone. When Saeed was taken in Iran, I realized how much of life I processed with him– how much […]

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