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Evolution Versus Creation – Is it Worth the Fight?

Chris Alexander
1 Jun 2016
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As Christians we are told to always be prepared to give a defense for our faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior. (1 Peter 3:15) This also extends to the truths that are found in the Bible. One of the most “popular” defenses is standing on the conviction that our universe was created by God as opposed to the Big Bang Theory followed by the evolution of man. While the latter view has not been proven, public opinion has embraced it as fact. As children we are taught in our public schools that this viewpoint is scientific proof. So it […]

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Calvary Sophomore Thanks God after Emergency Brain Surgery

Geoffrey Still
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The month of May started out just as any other month for local sophomore, Elochukwu Eze. Eze, who moved here from Nigeria two years ago, is a student at Calvary Christian Academy and a starter for the Eagles Basketball team averaging six points and 12 rebounds a game. In recent weeks, however, Eze complained about headaches and claimed to be sensitive to light. Many of his teachers saw these symptoms but thought nothing of it. “He came into my class and didn’t look the same… For the past several months he seemed less happy and excited than he usually was,” […]

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The Virtue of Getting Along with Others

Daniel Ebert
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Disputed matters are tearing at the fabric of society: law enforcement and racism, national security and immigration, economics and poverty, marriage and sexual identity, international affairs, refugees and the sad list goes on. In his 2008 book entitled, The Case for Civility: And Why Our Future Depends on It, author Os Guinness called for a restoration of civility in America. But today the world looks on in disbelief at our public discourse and the lack of civility exhibited by so many politicians and citizens. Dr. Guinness’s passionate plea has largely gone unheeded. How can we as Christ followers engage our […]

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The Lord My Stronghold

Dr. Susan Michael
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“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold” (Psalm 18:2 NIV). Psalm 18 is said to be a Psalm of David that was written when the Lord delivered him from the hand of Saul. We read about just such a day in 1 Samuel 24:22 where it says that after Saul and David made an agreement that “…Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.” A stronghold during the time of the Israelites […]

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Vacation Bible School: Spiritual Summer Enrichment

Penni Bulten
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Many adults have fond memories of Vacation Bible School. The setting was different from a Sunday school setting: the crafts and other sessions, like music, were each done in different classrooms. The projects were fun to make and often quite complicated. The crafts, music and lessons all carried the theme of the Vacation Bible School, and often the rooms were completely decorated in the times of the lesson as well. There were even outside activities that related to the theme, or if the weather was wet, a room was cleared for gym-like activities. Sharing the experience with children can be […]

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Southeastern University Opens Satellite Sites in South Florida

Shelly Pond
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In an effort to make Christian education more affordable and accessible to everyone, Southeastern University (SEU) is expanding its extended education opportunities by offering undergraduate degree programs at local churches throughout South Florida. Christian Life Center opened its satellite campus in Fort Lauderdale four years ago, recently graduating its first class of students. In the fall, SEU will launch satellite sites at Potential Church in Cooper City and Christ Fellowship in Palm Beach Gardens. Miami Leadership Institute at Trinity Church is also an extension site of Southeastern University. Regionally accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Southeastern […]

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Camp iDENTIFY Develops the Leaders of Tomorrow

Gabriella Morris
11 May 2016
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Camp iDENTIFY, a five-day leadership camp, is designed to invigorate and instruct teenagers on how to become better, more equipped leaders. “It’s one of the few leadership camps that teaches teenagers that they’re more than just what the world tells them, and they can dream as big as they want to,” said one camp participant. The mission The staff seeks to “facilitate the transformation of today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders.” Their mission is to provide a safe atmosphere where today’s teens can understand how God views them, to provide an opportunity where the campers can learn their full potential and […]

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Tips for Everyday Evangelism

Bob Woods
3 May 2016
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The idea of stepping out in faith to engage in one-on-one personal evangelism can be daunting. Often we are afraid of rejection, worried about achieving results, or we don’t want to feel as if we are imposing our beliefs on others. But if what we believe is true, we have the light and the truth to share with a lost and dying world. Here are some practical tips and key concepts to remember. Remember what interests people Most people love to talk about themselves, their families and their own personal interests. This can be a natural way to start a […]

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Getting Back to Fulfilling Your Dream

Steve Davis
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“We were returning from a cross-country hike to our camp at Red Can Lake. The acres of glaciated granite all looked the same to me but I wasn’t worried. Walt knew the way. All I had to do was stick close. Then Walt surprised me. ‘Want to lead for a while?’ he offered. ‘I guess,’ I said, and took off in the wrong direction. Walt followed me for a quarter of a mile as I led us further and further off course. Finally, he stopped me. ‘Actually the lake is over there.’ We switched roles.” (Mauryrobertson.com) People actually perish without […]

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Remembering the Holocaust

Penni Bulten
6 Apr 2016
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  The Holocaust stunned the world with its magnitude, scope and inhumanity and is remembered every year by Jews in a service called Yom Ha Shoah. There is a special liturgy for the event, as well as candle lighting for the people who lived through and died in it.  Though Christians as a whole do not commemorate the day, more Christians are becoming aware of both the Jewish roots of their faith and Christians’ involvement in the Holocaust. People claiming to be Christians were involved in both the rescue and the imprisonment of Jews and other groups during the reign of […]

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