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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: A Pat on the Back

“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people” (Philemon 7 NIV).   It was the 1960s. What a time to be in high school. In fact, I have always felt a tinge of sorrow for those who were not teenagers during the golden oldies days of the sixties. Those were the days of pep rallies and pompoms, glasspack mufflers and drag races, Bass Weejuns and Levi’s, button-down collars and madras windbreakers, hayrides and sock hops, the Beatles, and… high school English! When it came time to do my […]

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Dr. Rob Pacienza: Christianity and American Freedom

This year as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it’s vital that we remember not only the moment of our founding but also the spiritual movement that preceded it. Long before July 4, 1776, there was a stirring of hearts and a revival of faith. The Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s swept across the American colonies, laying the spiritual groundwork for the principled liberty that would follow. Contrary to modern revisionist claims, Christianity did not suppress liberty; it birthed it. The liberty our founders envisioned was deeply rooted in biblical truth. The Declaration of […]

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Andrew Holmes: A Heart and A Home

An on-ramp into home Last month, we began to step into a deeper understanding of what home truly means. Not simply a physical place, but the sense of home. The people we feel at home with. The peace of home that settles us, steadies us and reminds us who we belong to. Because the truest home we will ever know isn’t defined by walls or an address. It’s found in being at home with our Creator. There is something sacred about realizing that God doesn’t just invite us into His presence. He chooses to make His home in our hearts. […]

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Franklin Graham: Obeying God’s Commandments

I applaud states such as Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana, which are currently waging court battles to defend their laws requiring that the Ten Commandments be on display in public schools. When I was in grade school, this was common practice. But that was before our public schools expelled common sense from the classroom and forgot that boys are male and girls are female. Not only are God’s moral laws the foundation of our nation’s legal system, but the Scriptures say that His law was given to show us that we all have sinned against a holy and righteous God. Survey […]

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The Salvation Army of Broward Marks 100 Years of Doing the Most Good

One hundred years ago, as Fort Lauderdale was still finding its footing, The Salvation Army of Broward took root with a simple mission to serve those in need facing hunger or homelessness, while strengthening the community. Known for their iconic Red Kettles manned by cheery bell ringers who seek donations for the needy at Christmastime, The Salvation Army’s facilities and services are extensive and far reaching.  Part of an international movement that began in 19th-century England, The Salvation Army was founded by William and Catherine Booth who decided to take the gospel beyond traditional church walls and into the streets […]

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GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW…

With February being the season of love, Good News Wants to Know… What’s one gesture or small act of love that made you feel truly appreciated? Understanding your spouse’s Love Language is paramount. My love language is “Words of Affirmation.” My wife Liz’s is “Acts of Service.” I get excited when she sends me an occasional quote or proverb reminding me how blessed we are after 30 years together and how much she loves me.  She gets romantic when I blow the leaves off the driveway, empty the garbage, gas up her car or clean the garage. Whatever it takes! Gregg Wallick, Wallick […]

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Omar Aleman: Ditch the Flesh – Pitch the Spirit

A couple of days ago, Colby asked me at the gym to review his newly completed term paper for content, spelling and grammar. Besides being a close acquaintance, this young man is a very dedicated and hard-working individual, so I paused my workout and began to check the 10-page essay focusing on the Chinese dynasties. The read was rather boring but well thought out and constructed in a proper fashion. What intrigued me, however, was the purpose of the exercise. This young man is paying substantial amounts of money to a learning institution in hopes of preparing him for future […]

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