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Galentine’s Brunch Raises $70,000 for 4KIDS

The Good News
7 Mar 2024
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On Thursday, February 8th, women across Broward County gathered for the 7th Annual 4KIDS Galentine’s Day Brunch, presented by JAG Aero Solutions. Hosted at the Broward Center of Performing Arts inside the stunning Mary N. Porter Riverview Ballroom, over 100 leading ladies enjoyed a beautiful meal together, participated in an exciting raffle, and most importantly, heard from a handful of dedicated women serving on the frontlines of foster care.  These speakers elaborated on specific programs within 4KIDS’ continuum of care, such as their prevention-based efforts with CarePortal, an online prevention platform that connects churches and community members to immediate needs […]

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A Journey from Skepticism to Faith

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
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Last month, in honor of President’s Day, Dr. Stephen Mansfield, a New York Times best-selling author and Executive Director of the Center for Global Leadership at PBA, wrote an article titled “Abraham Lincoln and His Covenant with God” for the Institute of Faith and Culture. The piece explores the life of one of our nation’s most revered figures, his journey from skepticism to profound faith, and how his leadership — encompassed by his desire to follow the Lord — changed the course of history. The following article is a reminder of the immense responsibility of leaders like Lincoln, who lead with courage, faith […]

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Ark Encounter Brings the Epic Story to Life in Biblical Proportions

Shelly Pond
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In the heartland of America, a replica of Noah’s Ark built to biblical proportions rises above rural Kentucky drawing visitors from around the world to experience a piece of the Bible brought to life. The Ark Encounter, located in Williamston, Kentucky, is one of the largest faith-based attractions in the country, drawing one million visitors to the theme park each year. Noah’s Ark Encounter Based on the biblical account in Genesis, Noah’s Ark was a massive ship, built at God’s command, to save Noah, his family and representatives of every kind of land-dependent, air-breathing animal from the global flood that […]

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Franklin Graham: Taking a Stand for Truth

Franklin Graham
5 Mar 2024
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Like most of you, I was stunned when the presidents of three of America’s leading universities — UPenn, Harvard and MIT — testified before a congressional committee investigating antisemitism on college campuses. On their campuses, raucous pro-Palestinian protestors chanted, “From the river to the sea,” effectively calling for the elimination of the Jewish state and the genocide of the Jewish people. When New York Rep. Elise Stefanik asked if “calling for the genocide of Jews” violated student codes of conduct, the presidents dodged the yes-or-no question and refused to take a position. Can you imagine? The leaders of some of […]

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Church United Embraces “The Missional Moment”

Edwin Copeland
4 Mar 2024
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As a result of research, prayer and the movement of the Holy Spirit, we believe that we are at a pivotal moment in the life of the Church in South Florida. By all accounts, the next 30 years will represent the largest mission opportunity since the beginning of America, and our very own South Florida. While we are witnessing the largest and fastest numerical shift in religious affiliation in the history of our communities, we stand at one of the greatest moments for the Church – the people of God – to be agents of faith, hope and love to […]

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Diverse Line-up of Inspiring Films Coming to Theaters

Stanley Goldenberg
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Faith-based films are a bright light amid the darkness of many Hollywood films. Many films from 2023 such as “Sound of Freedom”, “Jesus Revolution,” “Big George Foreman,” “The Blind,” and “Journey to Bethlehem,” continue to touch people through DVD, streaming and licensed church showings. There have already been several faith films this year, and the rest of 2024 will see many additional and diverse faith films. When believers support these films in theaters (especially on opening weekend), it enables the movies to touch and change lives. These movies will not only bless believers, but also provide an excellent opportunity for […]

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Healthy Leaders, Thriving Churches, Flourishing Cities

Edwin Copeland
27 Feb 2024
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In the intricate tapestry that is a local church and ministry network, the well-being of its leaders is of paramount importance. These leaders are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of shepherding their congregations and organizations and serve as the backbone of any vibrant and thriving community. Investing in the holistic health and wholeness of these leaders has cascading positive effects on the leaders themselves, their families, the congregations and constituents they serve, and the overall witness and impact of the Christian community in the region. Health matters Lasting change, transformation, spiritual witness along with the transmission of faith to the […]

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Yes, Copyright Laws Do Apply to Churches (and Other Non-Profits)

William C. Davell
20 Feb 2024
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The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month features a conversation with Stephanie Mazzola, a director at Tripp Scott. Even given the growing media sophistication of people of all ages and walks of life, the assertion continues to be made: copyright laws don’t apply to churches. But they do, so let’s examine the increasingly complex application of copyright laws in the church context.   Bill Davell: Why should our church worry about copyright laws?   Stephanie Mazzola: Christians more than anyone else should respect copyright laws. The […]

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Ignite Hope in the Lives of Others

Kevin Enders
13 Feb 2024
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This past Christmas Season and into the New Year, I kept hearing messages of “light” and “hope.” As I sat in church for our Christmas service I was struck by the message that the light of the Holy Spirit illuminates hope all around us.    Hope that is promised  It got me thinking about hope and the differences between the hope of this world and the hope God guarantees for us. Pastor Dan Hickling recently broke this down in a poignant way when reflecting on 1 Peter 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who […]

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The Pattern of Prayer

Dr. O.S. Hawkins
12 Feb 2024
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Lord, teach us to pray. (Luke 11:1 NKJV) In our modern world we have tools at our disposal that our parents never dreamed of having. Take the navigation systems on our cars and smartphones. We simply type in the address of our destination, and it guides us there, telling us an estimated time of arrival. When the disciples asked our Lord to teach them to pray, they were asking for a route, a path that would lead them into the throne room of God’s presence in prayer. The Bible clearly lays out this route for us, and it begins when […]

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