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“The Case for Christ” is a Must See this Easter

Finley Walker
3 Apr 2017
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“‘Logic!’ said the Professor half to himself. ‘Why don’t they teach logic at these schools? There are only three possibilities. Either your sister is telling lies, or she is mad, or she is telling the truth. You know she doesn’t tell lies and it is obvious that she is not mad. For the moment then and unless any further evidence turns up, we must assume that she is telling the truth’” (C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, 1950). “What is truth?” This is a question that every person who has ever lived has asked at some point. […]

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New Faith-based Films Expected to Impact Lives

Stanley Goldenberg
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The good news in the world of faith-based films is that we are continuing to see increasing numbers of these films coming to theaters, touching millions of lives with their messages. Although there are occasional Hollywood-produced pseudo-faith-based films (e.g., “Noah” and “Exodus”) that distort the message, there has been no lack of truly inspiring, uplifting films with biblical faith messages. These movies inspire and encourage believers, providing a special opportunity for an uplifting experience for families. And since many people who are hesitant to come to church might accept an invitation to see a movie, these films often help reach […]

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Empty Tomb… Full Life

Dr. Tommy Boland
1 Apr 2017
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Let’s look back in time to that first Easter morning to celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of the greatest gifts of the empty tomb is the full life that has been promised. “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10, NIV). That full life was to come through the sinless life, sacrificial death and supernatural resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is an amazing truth that death and the grave could not hold our Lord Jesus. The Roman soldiers and the religious leaders could […]

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“The Scarlet Thread” — A Revival Experience!

Chris Alexander
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The long-awaited Christian spectacular, “The Scarlet Thread,” an original musical using local talent right here in South Florida has finally arrived. And now, after months of intense rehearsals and working at a frantic pace to produce a brand new, full-scale production, “The Scarlet Thread” is ready for its premiere curtain call on Thursday, April 6. There will be a total of four performances April 6 – 9 at Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center. The term “scarlet thread” is the redemptive blood of God’s son, Jesus Christ, which runs throughout the Old and New Testaments. Each of us is separated from […]

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Refugees and the Gospel: A Call for More…from Everybody

John Houmes
1 Mar 2017
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When it comes to refugees, I would be surprised if you didn’t have a strong opinion. Maybe you are calling for a removal of the temporary ban on refugees, including those from Muslim countries. Or maybe you think a temporary ban on refugees from the seven Muslim countries is necessary for our country’s safety. Both the “let them in now” and “temporary ban” positions, even in more nuanced forms, are short-sighted. The “let them in now” position sees Old Testament scripture as a reflection of the heart of God. (enter “sojourner” into an online Bible search). This voice says we should […]

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Making Summer Camp Meaningful: A Youth Pastor’s Perspective

The Good News
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This summer youth across South Florida will flock to summer camps of all kinds. It’s a time many of us look back on with fond memories and joy. Pastor Brody Howell will be leading a group of teenagers from First Baptist Church of Pompano to Ridgecrest North Carolina for a transforming week of camp. But for Brody, what will make this trip so nostalgic is that it will be the 15th Summer Camp he has lead over the past 16 years. In 2010, Pastor Brody took his passion and experience for camp to local churches to help organize and lead […]

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Focus on the Family’s Jim Daly to Speak at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in April

Shelly Pond
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Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family, and Brad Formsma, founder of I Like Giving, will be keynote speakers at the 55th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Friday, April 28 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, presented by Church United. The mission of the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast is to unite and encourage the community in fellowship and prayer for our civic leaders. We face multiple challenges every day, both personally and corporately. But we believe that together we are stronger and collectively we can bring our needs to the Lord. John 5:14 states, “And […]

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Learn How to Fight the New Drug

Shelly Pond
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Scientific evidence based on brain scans reveals that pornography use causes real physiological damage. Experts are now calling it “the crack cocaine of sexual addiction” and point to accessibility, affordability and anonymity as key contributors to its insidious nature. Unfortunately, the average age of exposure to pornography is now eight-years-old, according to Dr. Brent Gray, a licensed psychotherapist, board certified addiction professional and sex therapist from Spanish River Counseling Center in Boca Raton. Gray is one of three panelists who will respond to questions following presentations by “Fight the New Drug,” a non-profit organization that has developed science-based, relevant programs […]

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“The Shack” Stirs Strong Reactions

Shelly Pond
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Mention “The Shack,” the upcoming movie based on the bestselling book that is opening in theaters March 3rd, and you are sure to get a strong reaction. Some praise it as an emotionally gripping drama that depicts God in untraditional ways that promote hope and healing. Others condemn it as heresy with the potential to lead people away from a biblical understanding of salvation, saying it embraces Universalism. The book’s author, William Paul Young, who was raised by missionary parents living among a tribe in New Guinea, said he originally wrote the book at the request of his wife to […]

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Scout Brings Solar to Haitian Community

Bob Woods
1 Feb 2017
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Zak Myers is a typical young man from Central Florida, relocated to South Florida, and is a Boy Scout, which is not remarkable in itself. But Zak is also an Eagle Scout, which puts him in a more restricted and elite group of scouts. To become an Eagle Scout, one must do a project of lasting significance to demonstrate initiative and ingenuity. Zak chose one of the more unique and challenging projects ever undertaken by a prospective Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He and his family have been members of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood for […]

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