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The Good News
30 May 2019
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Historically, people stacked stones as a kind of monument to help them remember the time and place where God moved in their lives. For example, Moses built an altar of stones at the base of Mount Sinai to commemorate God’s covenant with the Israelites. And after crossing the Jordan River, Joshua was prompted by God to have 12 men carry stones from the middle of the river and set them up as a memorial, so that when their children asked about the stones they would tell how God brought them into the Promised Land. GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW… If we […]

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Faithful And Obedient

Les Feldman
23 May 2019
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My daughter Ariel is away at college in New York, so I’d like to share what I have found to be unusual in a lovely way. When Ariel was like six or seven, her mom Joyce was, and still is, an avid and committed aerobics work out fanatic and all about health and like organic everything. Anyway, each night after a day of eating taste-free cardboard-like “food,” I would trek to the refrigerator for a nightly bowl of rich, sugar-loaded sweet-tasting ice cream on my shelf in the freezer, and I would whisper to Ariel… “Ariel, sweetie, want daddy to […]

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Voorhies to Lead Newly-Created Center for Biblical Leadership

The Good News
16 May 2019
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Palm Beach Atlantic University has created a new Center for Biblical Leadership and named executive leadership consultant Dr. Sam Voorhies to direct it. He officially begins this new role July 1, 2019. In a society where the morality and ethics of leaders are crumbling, PBA envisions the Center for Biblical Leadership to be a place that brings together students and leadership practitioners to consider current challenges of leading both business and ministry organizations from a biblical world view. Students will have the opportunity to explore these topics through coursework, guest lectures and engaging with Christian leaders practicing a biblical approach […]

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On the Targeting of Churches and Christians

Jerry Newcombe
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The Easter bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka remind us that it is dangerous to be a practicing Christian today in many parts of the world. The Wall Street Journal reports, “There were at least eight explosions, most blamed on suicide bombers. Six of the attacks were coordinated and were carried out by seven suicide bombers, according to a preliminary examination of scattered body parts by the country’s official experts.” The bombs, of course, went off on the high Christian holiday of Easter, killing almost 300 people. And the Journal adds, “Authorities took 24 people into custody in connection with […]

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Abby Johnson Speaks at Hope Women’s Center Legacy Partners Dinner

The Good News
8 May 2019
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Hope Women’s Centers hosted a spectacular 2019 Legacy Partners Dinner on April 12 at Pier-66 Hotel and Marina. The night was classic and elegant with 500 people in attendance. Abby Johnson, former Director of Planned Parenthood and nationally best-selling author of “Unplanned” was the keynote speaker. The president of the board, Judy Ryan honored former Executive Directors, including Nancy McDonald, Margy Richardson and Dottie Wobb. The baton of Executive Director was then passed to Ariana Reid. They highlighted Hope Women’s Centers impact in 2018 and cast the vision for 2019. Because of those that financially gave and the work of […]

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Dolphins Wide Receiver Shares His Foster Care Journey with At-Risk Youth

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On Tuesday, March 26th, Jazwares, a global leader in toys, plush, collectibles, musical instruments, and consumer electronics; and Xtreme Action Park, teamed up with Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Albert Wilson, and hosted the Russ™ Make Someone Happy Event™. More than 250 foster and under-served children from ChildNet, HANDY, The Crockett Foundation, Children’s Harbor and Children’s Home Society attended the event. Xtreme Action Park opened its doors one hour early to exclusively allow the children to participate in a morning of unlimited arcade games and a special Meet & Greet Lunch with Albert Wilson.  The children also received Russ™ Plush Toys […]

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National Foster Care Month Brings Attention to the Crisis Close to Home

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Last month, over 2,000 people came together for 4KIDS’ biggest gathering of world-changers yet, Advocate 4KIDS! Featuring a live performance by Christian artist Jimmy Needham, and an inspiring message from motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, it was a night many will never forget. Together, businesses, churches and passionate individuals from six different counties discovered how they can make a difference for children in foster care. All those in attendance were empowered to believe that it only takes one person to redefine a child’s future and leave a life-changing impact for generations to come. Since 1988, May has been recognized annually as National Foster Care […]

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World-Class Developer Champions the Cause of Homeless Veterans and Families

Shelly Pond
6 May 2019
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Building on the legacy of Ireland’s Inn, Andy Mitchell, CEO of The Fairwinds Group and President of Operation Lift Hope, has erected the $650 million luxurious Auberge Beach Residences and Spa in Fort Lauderdale while on a mission to end homelessness for veterans and families. With a seemingly endless supply of energy and a deep, guiding faith, Mitchell has become a strong community advocate, urging business leaders to join forces with government officials and service providers to solve the housing crisis. Formerly a divisional president and CEO for Masco, one of largest home furnishing companies in the U.S. with over […]

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Hope South Florida Helps Homeless Veterans and Families Get Back on Their Feet

Shelly Pond
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When families and veterans are facing homelessness, sometimes all they need is a little hope, someone to come alongside them and a hand up to get back on their feet. Since 1995, Hope South Florida, formerly The Shepherd’s Way, has been that beacon of hope, providing shared meals, a listening ear and access to crisis and rapid re-housing. In February they were able to open the Vision of Hope Family Center, a day respite center for families in a church building located at 1100 N. Andrews Ave. “Now homeless families no longer need to hang out in their cars all […]

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StrikeForce 421 Celebrates A Half Million in Giving Over 5 Years

The Good News
2 May 2019
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StrikeForce 421 marked their fifth year of Generous Giving with a celebratory breakfast at the Lauderdale Yacht Club on April 12th. With over 200 in attendance, the weather was perfect for the al fresco event in the pavilion overlooking the Intracoastal.  Joy was in the air, as StrikeForce 421 co-founder, JoAnne Daudt announced the combined giving totaled over half a million dollars in the last five years! The Emcee for the morning was Eddie Copeland, of Church United, and the ever funny DeDe Lomenick provided spontaneous comic relief. The featured speaker, Stephan Tchividjian, of the National Christian Foundation, gave a […]

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