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Our Father Is Still In Control

Wow, parents…we have made it to August!!! For that we should be high fiving and patting ourselves on the back. Next up… the fall! The beginning of school year, or not, or yes, or we don’t know yet. While things may still be seemingly out of our control, we first need to remember they are not out of our Father’s control. We can be still in that. And regardless of what your family decides to do, or the district decides, one thing we can control is what and how we communicate things to our kiddos. What are they seeing in […]

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Ginger Martin and American National Bank Strengthen Community During Pandemic

South Florida’s community banker, Ginger Martin, president of American National Bank (ANB), championed the cause of South Florida churches, nonprofits and small businesses during the mad dash to secure funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) beginning in April. When COVID hit and the world was shutting down, there was a lot of fear. The CARES Act originally left it unclear who qualified and how it would work. With businesses closed, church giving on the decline and nonprofits forced to cancel fundraisers, quick approval of the PPP was a lifeline for many. “Ginger and Amy Mahaney, her chief loan officer, […]

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August Event Will Raise Funds to Feed Families Impacted by Coronavirus

More children are going to sleep hungry as the number of people living in extreme poverty in the Caribbean and Latin America rises due to the coronavirus pandemic. Food For The Poor continues to respond to urgent requests for food. The charity will bring supporters together for a one-night National Celebration — We Are One, a virtual event that will raise funds to provide more food to families devastated by the pandemic. The event will be livestreamed from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 13, from Boca Raton Community Church, in Boca Raton. Countries in the Caribbean and Latin America […]

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Fun Games, Character Values & Jesus How churches are reaching kids from the safety of home

Churches have a great opportunity to continue reaching kids through FP Gameday Virtual clubs. The clubs present Games, Character values and The Gospel for 3rd – 5th graders every week through a Zoom club. Gameday Director, Brody Howell, shares the Pandemic Pause to Pivot. “We were five days from launching school clubs when everything shut down. So, we paused to pray and then pivoted toward church hosted Zoom Clubs.” Pastor Bernie Diaz from Christ Community Church was thrilled to lead Alexi to Jesus through the club. He shares, “Through FP Gameday we can continue to present the Great Commission through […]

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The Tale of Two Families

I was recently blessed to share the mission and history of Live the Life South Florida with a group of people outside of Florida. A wise man approached me afterward and said, “Good job, but remember, you tell them, and then you tell them again.” I laughed and thought, how very true. Studies suggest that repeated statements are perceived as more truthful than statements made less frequently. In simple terms: Frequency breeds familiarity, and familiarity breeds trust. Not only do consumers remember an account that gets repeated, but they are also more likely to believe it, and think it is […]

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On Passion And Purpose

As Kim and I entered a new season of life, we took a mini-sabbatical to pray and consider what it may look like. We spent time seeking His will. We asked the Lord to maximize our gifts, provide discernment to pursue the highest and best opportunities, to put us in places where we can meet the unique and lasting needs of people, and find a joyous place of wholeness in our marriage and ministry. We committed ourselves to a season of building young leaders and serving great leaders. This is true for our positions within OneHope, locally in the city […]

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Refocus Your Family

Usually when we think of July, we think of celebrations, cook outs, fireworks, beach days, maybe even family vacations…but this year is different. These times for our country are so tumultuous, so uncertain. We can’t however, continue living in a state of survival mode in our homes. We are going on month five of living in what seems moment to moment, and February’s normalcy seems like a life time ago. So what can we do? We can try as a family to shift our focus.    Faith The first thing we can focus on as a family is our Faith.  […]

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Broward Center Congratulates Teen Ambassadors

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts recently honored the 10th graduating class of the Broward Center Teen Ambassador Program consisting of 25 participants from area high schools and home schooling programs. Teen Ambassadors bring a unique perspective to Broward Center events as they detail, through written and video reviews, their behind-the-scenes experiences and exclusive educational opportunities, including introductions to every artistic discipline. With theaters dark, the students concluded the program by reviewing streaming performances of Broadway, classical, dance, opera and jazz remotely. The final meeting of the season was held via ZOOM where students gathered to look back on […]

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Wycliffe Launches ‘Women of the Word’ Podcast

Wycliffe Bible Translators USA announced the launch of its new podcast, “Wycliffe Women of the Word.” Hosted by Beth Matheson and Jenn Stasak, “Wycliffe Women of the Word” is an opportunity for listeners to connect to the Bible, grow in community with other women and recognize their God-given value as women. Wycliffe has released the complete first season as part of the launch. Episodes center around discussions with well-known authors, missionaries, and musicians, including singer/songwriters Laura Story (episode 1) and Ellie Holcomb (episode 2). Each guest discusses impactful experiences and lessons through the lens of Scripture and offers listeners resources […]

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Peace Requires A New Heart for Our Nation

I was numb when I first heard the news. An unarmed black man, 46-year-old George Floyd, was killed while in police custody on May 25. Accused of trying to use counterfeit money when buying cigarettes at a deli, he was pinned under the knee of Officer Derek Chauvin, unable to breathe.  Just a few weeks prior, our nation had mourned the death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot dead while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood on Feb. 23, but the video footage didn’t become widespread until early May.  We signed petitions, we called our elected officials, and we commemorated […]

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