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Forty Days in the Dust

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
4 Mar 2026
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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Good News Media Group, March 2026

During this Lenten season, we remember the deep love Jesus Christ showed to the world: dying on the cross to defeat death so that we may have eternal life with our Creator. In this article, PBA Assistant Professor of Theology Dr. Austin Stevenson reflects on how Lent helps us respond to such love. For 40 days, we can turn away from our earthly desires with intention and focus our hearts on the One who provides and loves us beyond our wildest longings, worries, and dreams. For you are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19).   What strength […]

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7 Christ-Centered Easter Traditions to Help Children Embrace the Resurrection Story

Lee Ann Mancini
3 Mar 2026
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Easter holds a special place in our family’s heart! Next to Christmas, it’s the most wonderful season we celebrate together. As winter’s chill gives way to spring’s renewal, we witness God’s creation bursting with new life — a perfect reflection of the resurrection we celebrate. With Easter drawing near, Christian families have a beautiful chance to look beyond the pastel eggs and candy, focusing instead on what truly matters: our risen Lord. While our treasured traditions bring us joy year after year, exploring new ways to celebrate can spark amazement in our children and help them grasp more deeply the […]

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Franklin Graham: God’s Word — A Firm Foundation

Franklin Graham
2 Mar 2026
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Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Good News Media Group, December 2021

The arrest and indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on narco-terrorism and cocaine importation conspiracy charges continues to be celebrated around the world by millions who have been victimized by the country’s evil dictatorship. President Donald Trump is trying to fix this tragedy and keep America from becoming like these countries that have been ruined by socialism, communism, corruption, crime and drugs. What’s probably unknown to many is that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse have worked for years with many churches in Venezuela. Since 2018, BGEA has led nearly 20 evangelistic […]

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Leslie J. Feldman: Church Attendance Trends

Les Feldman
12 Feb 2026
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I’ve been trying to find if any research existed other than anecdotal opinions regarding church attendance since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Based on my personal attendance at Sunday church services, I have seen a dramatic increase in attendance, from my visual of ‘not many empty seats.’ Without question, the average age in growth of attendance has dramatically grown with young millennials. That’s a good sign. I hope it keeps up.  Because of my fascination with wanting to know things, I’ve gathered some church statistics supplied by Churchtrac and Barna group. You can draw your own conclusions, but just based on Bible sales, the […]

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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn: Preparing Pastors for a Diverse and Growing Region

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
4 Feb 2026
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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Good News Media Group, February 2026

At Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), we believe in training, mentoring, and supporting students who are ready to make a difference for Christ. Today, future spiritual leaders must be rooted in love, humility, compassion, and truth before they begin serving others. In this month’s issue of Heart and Soul, Dr. Bryan Froehle, professor of practical theology, shares how PBA’s growing focus on pastoral formation is critical to a growing, multicultural region like South Florida. Raising Up Future Pastors Ours is one of the most culturally diverse, spiritually complex regions in the nation, and if we are to reach and serve […]

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Stephan Tchividjian: Sleepy Storms

Stephan Tchividjian
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A truth is always true. I am not a believer in work/life balance but rather work/life rhythms. I find that rhythms are more realistic. Sometimes my life is at peace, and I can experience the joy of tranquility, and at other times my life is chaotic and stormy — anything but relaxed. Do you ever feel that way? Lately, my life has felt a little stormy, and the discernment and wisdom that God provides are critical in helping me know how to process and navigate all that comes my way. I am sure you can relate. I have been reflecting […]

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Stephan N. Tchividjian, National Christian Foundation, Good News Media Group, October 2022

Joseph D. Kenner: Love That Shows Up

Joseph D. Kenner
3 Feb 2026
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February is the month of hearts, flowers, cards and kind words. Valentine’s Day reminds us to say “I love you” more often. Scripture, however, gently challenges us to go further. In 1 John 3:18 we are reminded, “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” Love according to the Gospel is meant to be lived, not just spoken.   Maria’s story Maria’s story is a powerful example of what that kind of love looks like in real life. Shortly after Christmas 2024, when many families were still enjoying holiday leftovers and decorations, […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: A Pat on the Back

Dr. O.S. Hawkins
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“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people” (Philemon 7 NIV).   It was the 1960s. What a time to be in high school. In fact, I have always felt a tinge of sorrow for those who were not teenagers during the golden oldies days of the sixties. Those were the days of pep rallies and pompoms, glasspack mufflers and drag races, Bass Weejuns and Levi’s, button-down collars and madras windbreakers, hayrides and sock hops, the Beatles, and… high school English! When it came time to do my […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Good News Media Group, February 2026

Dr. Rob Pacienza: Christianity and American Freedom

Dr. Rob Pacienza
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Dr. Rob Pacienza, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Good News Media Group, February 2026

This year as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it’s vital that we remember not only the moment of our founding but also the spiritual movement that preceded it. Long before July 4, 1776, there was a stirring of hearts and a revival of faith. The Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s swept across the American colonies, laying the spiritual groundwork for the principled liberty that would follow. Contrary to modern revisionist claims, Christianity did not suppress liberty; it birthed it. The liberty our founders envisioned was deeply rooted in biblical truth. The Declaration of […]

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Franklin Graham: Obeying God’s Commandments

Franklin Graham
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I applaud states such as Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana, which are currently waging court battles to defend their laws requiring that the Ten Commandments be on display in public schools. When I was in grade school, this was common practice. But that was before our public schools expelled common sense from the classroom and forgot that boys are male and girls are female. Not only are God’s moral laws the foundation of our nation’s legal system, but the Scriptures say that His law was given to show us that we all have sinned against a holy and righteous God. Survey […]

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Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Good News Media Group, December 2021