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Jesus: The Lamb of God Connects at Passover

Rich Freeman
1 Mar 2018
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The phrase, “Lamb of God,” has become a part of our Christian lingo. John the Baptist, as he sees Jesus walking toward him says, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). In the 53rd chapter of Isaiah, a passage sometimes called the Gospel in the Old Testament, describing the Messiah, the prophet writes, “Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, and like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, so he did not open his mouth” (Isaiah 53:7). This was the passage that the Ethiopian eunuch was reading when Philip […]

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Church United Hosted A Community Prayer Vigil for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Shelly Pond
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Speaking as one voice, representatives of Church United, hosted a community prayer vigil for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Thursday, February 15. Students, friends and family gathered on the lawn at Parkridge Church located just one mile from the scene of the horrific shooting that took the lives of 14 students and three adults so abruptly and left our community in mourning. Parkridge Church originally met at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when it was founded in 1992 and Pastor Eddie Bevel, its founder, said many of their church families have students who attend the local school. Church United […]

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First Priority Responds to MSD Shooting

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On February 14, 2018, a day that is usually filled with celebration turned into tragedy as a gunman stepped onto the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and brutally took the lives of 17 students and faculty. Most everyone in our community has felt the weight of this, but for First Priority Club leaders and students, it was very personal, as one of their club members, Helena Ramsay, 17, of Coral Springs, was among the victims. First Priority’s mission is “connecting the Church to reach the campus for Christ.” Their team, in conjunction with area churches, has been actively […]

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Columbine Survivor Shares a Message of Hope in the Aftermath of Parkland Tragedy

Shelly Pond
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As the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School began to play out in the media on Valentine’s Day, the world took notice. For Crystal Miller, a survivor of the shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado 19 years ago, the events were far too familiar. Having survived the scene of the most intense violence, she now speaks from a place of understanding and has authored Marked for Life: Choosing Hope and Discovering Purpose in the Midst of Suffering. Crystal came to South Florida to meet with students, faculty and families from Douglas and spoke at several venues, including […]

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Helping Our Children Process Tragedy

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
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As we write this, one of the most deadly school shootings has just occurred… in our own community. It was surreal as I looked at my phone to see a news alert banner saying another school shooting had occurred. It felt like a dream to open the article and recognize the name of the school. So many thoughts went through my head and heart, so many fears, so many questions. How do we unpack these emotions for ourselves as adults, much less our children? We grieve. We grieve for the families that have lost. We grieve for the loss of […]

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Billy Graham’s Incredible Legacy

Rob Hoskins
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God draws the most beautiful circles. [On February 20th] we had the honor of publicly dedicating Billy Graham’s great great grandson to the Lord. This baby’s mother prayed, “Lord, You give me a son, and I’ll give him back to You.”   “O love that will not let me go, I cast my weary soul on thee. I give thee back the life I owe…” This prayer of utter selflessness carries unimaginable consecration and devotion to the purposes of the Lord. What a beautiful testament to the legacy of a man and his family who lived out, “My home is […]

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“I Can Only Imagine” Features Forgiveness, Faith and Restoration

Tyrone Hall
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There are not too many films that leave such an impact based on a prominent song. Wait until you see “I Can Only Imagine,” which is set to appear in theaters March 16. The movie is being directed by the Erwin Brothers, creators of “October Baby,” “Moms’ Night Out,” and “Woodlawn.” “I Can Only Imagine” isn’t just world renowned track, but one that invites listeners to fully experience the presence of God. It’s also the only Christian single to reach over two million digital downloads. The film is based on a true story of MercyMe member Bart Millard, who grew […]

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Remembering “Daddy Bill” – An Interview with Stephan Tchividjian on Billy Graham

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  Good News conducted an interview with Stephan Tchividjian on Friday morning, February 23, 2018, two days after the passing of his grandfather, The Reverend William “Billy” Graham. Stephan is the oldest grandchild of Billy Graham and president of the National Christian Foundation-South Florida, and sits on many Christian and philanthropic Boards; a list of significant length. We sincerely thank Stephan Tchividjian for exclusively sharing his most intimate memories with the readers of the Good News – LJF. The “Real” Billy Graham Good News – People can read about Billy Graham in his bio, but what we want to know […]

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Billy Graham, Evangelist to the World, Dead at Age 99

The Good News
21 Feb 2018
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Evangelist Billy Graham died Wednesday, February 21 at 7:46 a.m. at his home in Montreat. He was 99.   Throughout his life, Billy Graham preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to some 215 million people who attended one of his more than 400 Crusades, simulcasts and evangelistic rallies in more than 185 countries and territories. He reached millions more through TV, video, film, the internet and 34 books.   Born Nov. 7, 1918, four days before the armistice ended World War I, William Franklin “Billy” Graham Jr. grew up during the Depression and developed a work ethic that would carry […]

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Church United Responds with Official Statement

The Good News
16 Feb 2018
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As Church United, we grieve the horrific and unspeakable acts of violence that occurred in Parkland today. We are heartbroken, in shock, and mourn with those who are mourning. We cry out with the prophets of old and the voices of today: “How long, 0 Lord, how long?” We often find it hard to know exactly how to respond as people of faith to tragedies like this. Words seem to fall short of describing the pain we feel for our community this evening. Broward County is our home. Not only do we worship here, but we live here, work here, […]

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