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Hero of Hope Awards Presented at Hope Bash Boca

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6 Dec 2019
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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

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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?

Dr. Gary Hewins
5 Dec 2019
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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

Rob Hoskins
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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?

Dr. Warren Gage
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(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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Followership vs. Leadership

Edwin Copeland
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We live in a day and age that is obsessed with leadership development. We are constantly inundated with books, blogs, articles and podcasts bosting 7 secrets, 6 principles and 3 steps on how to become a better leader. We attend seminars, workshops and leadership programs looking for the latest and greatest guru in hopes that they will unlock something within us and set us on the path to greatness. However, in spite of all our efforts – reading books, listening to podcasts and attending seminars – we’re mentally and spiritually tired. The quest of chasing leadership development in hopes that […]

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Listen to Linus

Dr. Tommy Boland
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“That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” – A Charlie Brown Christmas As a little boy growing up, and still to this day as a husband and father of four, of all the television specials that have aired during the Christmas season, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is my favorite. When I was a boy, my mom and I would search the TV Guide (younger readers may be surprised to learn that one actually had to consult a magazine or newspaper to see what would be on TV) to see when the Christmas special would air so we would not […]

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Christmas and Rest

Adam Pizarro
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In 1945 Sammy Cahn and composer Jule Styne penned one of my all-time favorite Holiday tunes, “Let It Snow.” Growing up in Boston, this song meant more to me than any other tune we sung during the winter. When heavy snow fell, schools would close. All of my friends and I would stay in and play. To me, snow brought rest! This song reminds me of those much desired days off. Whenever there was a chance of snow, I would hum that tune because I knew what would come of it: fun, comfort, and rest. Unfortunately, we are far from […]

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Dreams came true for 50 Broward County foster children in November

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4 Dec 2019
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ChildNet, a Community-Based Care lead agency that protects abused, abandoned and neglected children in the community, in partnership with other child welfare agencies and local stakeholders, celebrated National Adoption Month with a ceremonial National Adoption Day on Saturday, November 23 at the Broward County Courthouse, during which 50 children were adopted. Currently, there are more than 400 children in Broward County in need of adoption into a loving home and more than 100,000 children in U.S. foster care waiting to find permanent, loving families. Since 2000, National Adoption Day events have moved nearly 65,000 foster children into the arms of […]

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Montel Williams Military Makeover Celebrity Golf Classic & Gala Honors Hixon

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BrandStar CARES, the philanthropic arm of BrandStar, hosted the inaugural Montel Williams Military Makeover Celebrity Golf Classic & Gala on November 17 and 18 at Parkland Golf & Country Club. The VIP Gala was a sold out event that honored new Military Makeover recipient, Debra Hixon, wife of the late Chris Hixon, Athletic Director and Wrestling Coach at MSD High School, and 27-year U.S. Navy Veteran. The event started off with the national anthem sung by 10-year-old Parkland student and soprano singer Reina Ozbay. Montel Williams was on hand during an emotional ceremony when Debra Hixon and her son were […]

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