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Discovery After Dark Event Held at the Museum of Discovery and Science

When the sun sets, the Museum comes alive – with young professionals. In November, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) hosted another of its adults-only event series. Discovery After Dark: “MODS Makes,” a science-themed soirée where guests had the opportunity to explore the new Leighton Family Hangar, hands-on STEM experiences, and augmented reality with Magic Leap Technology. The Hangar is a high-tech makerspace located in the recently remastered and expanded To Fly Aviation Exhibit Hall.  It is a unique fusion of a science lab, engineering workshop, innovation workshop and art room, which encourages collaboration and fosters the development of […]

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Employers Recognized by Arc Works

Arc Broward’s Arc Works Business Advisory Council hosted their second annual Employer Appreciation event at Matchbox Sawgrass on October 29. The event is held to show appreciation to all of their employer partners who hire Arc Works participants and help change perspectives in the working community of Broward Country.  Arc Broward’s Arc Works program is currently partnered with over 45 companies such as Fresh Market and Fed-Ex. Companies like these are leading the way in diversifying workplaces and changing the perspective of how individuals with disabilities and other life challenges are viewed in our professional community of Broward County. All […]

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The Salvation Army Goes Digital with Red Kettles and Angel Trees

The Salvation Army of Broward County Red Kettle and Holiday Kick Off began November 22nd. This year, the nonprofit organization launched its recognizable Red Kettle #FightForGood holiday campaign with a new way to give via digital donations. For the second year, The Salvation Army will also be working with Amazon.com to offer a wider-reaching gift registry for its Angel Tree Program in addition to its physical Angel Trees located throughout Broward County. “This is an exciting time for The Salvation Army of Broward County as we expand our reach to assist our community through digital platforms,” said Major Stephen Long, […]

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14th Annual Hope Bash Co-Chairs Build “The Secret Garden” For Place of Hope’s Foster Children

Co-chairs of Place of Hope’s Fourteenth Annual Hope Bash, “Where Hope & Healing Grows,” plan to build a garden where foster children’s dreams come true. Maria McCraney of Palm Beach Gardens and Kim Tiano of Jupiter are leading a committee that will create an evening inspired by “The Secret Garden,” a novel, 1993 film and movie remake being released in spring 2020. Hope Bash will be held Friday, March 6, 2020, at The Breakers Palm Beach. Place of Hope is a unique, faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization providing family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety […]

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HOPE for the Holidays Gala Raises Funds to End Homelessness

The 2019 HOPE for the Holidays Gala held at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach on November 22nd was a magnificent success! A who’s who of sponsors, guests and volunteers came together for a night of HOPE, raising much need funds for homeless families and veterans in Broward County.  Special guest emcee was Channel 10’s Calvin Hughes, a master communicator and supporter of the mission and vision of HOPE South Florida. This Christmas Season let’s remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of […]

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Hero of Hope Awards Presented at Hope Bash Boca

The 7th Annual Hope Bash Boca recognized the Jay DiPietro Hero of Hope Individual honoree Boca Raton resident Kelly Fleming and Corporate honoree Boca Raton-based National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Holdings, Inc. on Nov. 2, 2019. The Annual Hope Bash Boca, presented by the Coulombe Family Foundation, was held at Boca West Country Club; and featured a silent and live auction by Saffer & Company Benefit Auctions, music by DJ Aiden Sherlock, dance numbers by Sean’s Dance Factory and music by Mike Sipe. Kelly Fleming, Will Fleming, Bill Donnell and Mary Donnell served as honorary co-chairs. Proceeds from the […]

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Coach Mike Jarvis Speaks At CBMC Event

The Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC)South Florida luncheon was hosted by Taverna Evia in Coral Springs on November 14. The special guest speaker was Mike Jarvis, who is a legendary basketball coach, author and inspirational speaker. Coach Jarvis has written three books: Skills for Life, Everybody Needs a Head Coach and The Seven C’s of Leadership. Currently, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary where he teaches Leadership and Life Skills. Coach Jarvis set an example for training and inspiring other business men and women to put God first in their lives […]

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What Makes Christianity So Special?

If Christ is the answer for the world, those that follow Christ should reflect something distinctively different than people of other faiths or those without any faith at all. In fact, if Christianity is what it claims to be as a religion, then it should be glaringly different than all other religions. But is it? Let’s evaluate Christianity in hopes that we solidify the notion that this particular faith is particularly different than all other faiths.  All faiths have an organized set of beliefs, practices and tenets, so this is not a distinctive. Many religions have a “holy” book or […]

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Occupying Digital

So proud of our OneHope Regional Director for East Africa, Ishmael Macharia, pioneering digital evangelism opportunities in Africa. This powerful composition applies not only to the churches in Africa, but should inspire all of us. I don’t think we fully understand the impact and opportunity that the digital disruption provides for the Church in our generation.   “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things were created through him and […]

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What is True Religion?

(Scroll down to leave a comment on what makes Christianity a true religion) We have defined religion from its Latin root as our understanding which “ties or binds together” our thoughts about God. In popular usage religion means the web of beliefs that inform how we understand God. Religion “ties together” how we think about God and how we behave as a consequence. Clearly we must know what “religion” is in order to differentiate the true from the false. Where do we begin? In his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces,[1] the mythographer Joseph Campbell studied religious “myths” from […]

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