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Why Are We So Slow to Fast?

Dr. Gary Hewins
15 Feb 2019
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If you were preparing your first sermon in a series of sermons that would revolutionize the current and future generations of the world, what would you say? What would you not say? Jesus had to consider these two questions as he prepared His “Sermon on the Mount.” In that first public sermon, He chose to emphasize the blessedness of the Beatitudes, the way to pray, the kingdom of God, and the three hallmarks of a disciple. Those who follow Him in the manner He desires actively give, pray and fast anonymously, so as not to draw attention to themselves. We […]

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Freaking Out

Stephan Tchividjian
6 Feb 2019
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I have fond memories of a slightly chaotic situation. We were enjoying an evening with some friends at our home, which at the time had a small dock on a canal. The evening was pleasant as evenings with friends can be. The moon was full, and the tide was high. The children were playing outside, around the pool and down by the dock (supervised I might add). We heard some commotion and my youngest daughter came running through the house yelling at the top of her lungs, “I’m freaking myself out, I’m freaking myself out, I’m freaking myself out!” Running […]

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Inaugural “Happy Thinking Hour” Discusses Science and Faith

The Good News
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Long awaited excitement built to a refined crescendo of animated conversations around science and faith as a highly-engaged crowd of nearly 200 registered guests gathered at new non-profit Veritas et Vino’s (V2) inaugural “Happy Thinking Hour. This South Florida launch was held at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on January 11. V2 is the brainchild of well-known Rose Ann Lovell, whose family has generously impacted the community for generations. Registered guests at Veritas et Vino events are given the rare opportunity to meet, hear and personally engage with world-renowned speakers, including Nobel prize nominees, while enjoying very good […]

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Faith Compels Us To Value Every Human Life

Edwin Copeland
5 Feb 2019
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As a Christian, the inherent value of life is fundamental to my understanding of what it means to be a follower and disciple of Jesus Christ. James 3:9 and Genesis 1:26 remind us that every human life is created in the image of God and bears His likeness. Life is sacred, and we must seek to protect all human life: children (both born and unborn), youth, adult and elderly. Many more Bible verses can be referenced to speak to the sacredness of life and the subject of abortion itself. For decades we’ve seen the legislative stalemate that the topic of […]

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Unleashed Women’s Event Encourages Women to Deploy their Gifts

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More than 500 women gathered at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on January 25 and 26 for Unleashed. The multi-church women’s event spearheaded by Dede Lomenick, of Rio Vista Community Church, explored how women can walk in the freedom that only Christ can give. Unleashed featured local women, who are community leaders, in panel discussions and displayed resources from nonprofits in their Resource Room during breaks. Lomenick also announced the launch of a new website www.unleashed1.com, which is being developed as a curated collection of local women’s Bible studies, Christian mental health professionals, non-profits and more resources for South Florida women. […]

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Legendary Author & Speaker Arrives to Launch Powerful New Series

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Men in south Florida were energized after hearing legendary author & speaker Robert Lewis present Session 1 of his new series “Man to Man” live at Calvary Chapel Boca Raton on Monday, January 28. “Man to Man” is a new 10-week series that shares valuable insight into the core challenges men face followed by life-changing small group discussion led by a table host. If you are one of the millions of Robert Lewis fans around the world, you’ll know what this program can do for men. Not only does it share the “best of” Robert’s lifetime of teaching, but it’s […]

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The Exchange Church Celebrates One Year Anniversary

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On Sunday, January 20, The Exchange Church celebrated their One Year Anniversary at Quiet Waters Elementary School. The Exchange Church, led by Pastor Josiah Graves, is a community following Jesus, seeking the glory of God, the good of the people and the renewal of South Florida. The Exchange Church celebrated their first year together with a Sunday Service Celebration and a church-wide picnic following service. Their focus for the year 2019 is “Build.” They are expectant to see how God will continue to build His Kingdom in Deerfield and the South Florida community as they continue to seek Jesus together. […]

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When Can You Use a Section 529 Plan?

Franz Koch
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Merrill Lynch Wealth Management explains the uses of and limits to this popular education savings tool.   Millions of Americans use 529 plans to sock away money for their kids’ and grandkids’ education. They are popular, in part, because of the tax benefits they can provide: withdrawals, including any earnings, are federal, and possibly state, income tax free when they are used for qualified education expenses. Previously only applicable to college-related expenses, effective January 1, 2018, 529 plan holders can also use up to $10,000 per calendar year per beneficiary to help pay for tuition at an elementary or secondary […]

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Fun and Budget-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Love on Valentine’s Day

Lydia Hicks
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Valentine’s Day is here again! Exciting, right? Ahhh….not really. You are single, without a significant other or a couple struggling to find a romantically engaging and fun way to enliven your relationship. Well, as the Beatles sing, “All You Need is Love.” Put your love into action and join me as we journey through enriching activity ideas for varying budget levels from relationship and family experts.   For Singles Don’t be discouraged. Tom Corner, motivational speaker and author of Borrowed Eyes and Feet: Finding Enlightenment After Rage, inspires singles to not “fall for the illusion that the world was suddenly overtaken […]

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Fathers Teach Marriage… for Better or Worse

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
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“Why are we washing dishes again Dad?” my young son asked me. “We always wash, Dad. Should Mom be doing this?” It was a natural question coming from a child who believed we had gone past our responsibility of service. Why are we still serving? He stopped just short of saying, “Shouldn’t Mom be doing this?” A child growing up in our culture today has no way of knowing what the marriage relationship is all about.  We have come to believe that marriage is something you “get.” You get another salary, another person to do the chores and you get […]

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