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Be Secretly Incredible with Bob Goff at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Shelly Pond
1 Feb 2016
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On March 31st thousands of city leaders, ministers and citizens will gather at the Broward Convention Center for the 54th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast with a mission to unite and encourage our community in fellowship and prayer. Bob Goff, bestselling author of Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World, will give the keynote address. When I asked him what message he planned to share, he said simply, “Love everybody always.” It was a shockingly simple reply.  But after reading his book, I should not be surprised because Bob, as he would prefer to be called, has […]

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Risen is Sure to Captivate Audiences

Bryon Mondok
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I know I’m not supposed to, but I have to admit it I love a good fight. The new New Testament era movie “Risen” starts with a brilliant Roman era battle scene. This is where director Kevin Reynolds set the hook in me. The scene was not over done. It was a simple, believable depiction of a confrontation between rebels and Romans that made the conflict real rather than cinematic. This is how I knew I was in for a good yarn that would have the kind of tension we love to experience in a film done well.   At […]

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The Hands and Feet of Christ in Burkina Faso

World News Service
28 Jan 2016
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(WNS)–Missionary Michael Riddering never suspected the coffee shop in West Africa would be the death of him and 27 others until it came under attack by al-Qaeda terrorists on Jan. 15. Riddering was with a pastor named Valentin in Ouagadougou, the Burkina Faso capital city, waiting to meet a group of short-term missionaries who had arrived to volunteer at the compound he and his wife, Amy Boyle Riddering, ran in the city of Yako. It began as just another day for the busy missionary. “They go from early in the morning till late at night every day doing something,” said […]

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The Masked Saint – A Match of Two Natures

Finley Walker
13 Jan 2016
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“The Masked Saint” is based upon the novel by pastor and former professional wrestler Chris Whaley. In the film, Chris Samuels (played by Brett Granstaff) has decided that it is time to hang up the tights and replace them with ties as he follows God’s leading to become a pastor. But while trying to shepherd a dying flock, Chris finds himself at the wrong place at the right time and becomes an occasional masked vigilante fighting crime. Mix all that with Chris reentering the wrestling ring to financially support his church and family, and you have a story that looks […]

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Jesus Loves Porn Stars

Anitra Parmele
5 Jan 2016
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The guest pastor talked about a group of people largely outside of a Christian influence and immediately I was intrigued. With all the technology at our disposal, with all the organizations committed to communicating God’s love, there are few groups as isolated from the gospel as this population. It was hard to imagine thousands of people within the United States in need of a vibrant and consistent Christian witness. I began to ask God if I could be a part of His solution. Knowing the people I would encounter would have unfamiliar vocabulary, modes of dress, and even worldviews, I […]

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Eight Reasons To Visit Israel

Dr. Susan Michael
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  Millions of Christians have travelled to the land of the Bible over the last four decades and had their faith and biblical knowledge enhanced in transformative ways. There are so many different reasons why Christians are blessed and inspired by travel to Israel that it is an absolute must for anyone with the time and means to go there. Below is just a sampling of what awaits you in the land of Israel!   1.You will never be the same My first trip to Israel was in 1978, when I had the opportunity as a University student to do […]

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Urban Meyer Releases Above the Line on Leadership

Carl Foster
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Ohio State’s Coach Urban Meyer started defense of his 2014 National Championship run coming out of the gate strong, rolling up a record 23 straight wins this year before Big Ten rival, Michigan State, ended the perfect run, 17-14, in late November. Michigan State went on to win the Big Ten and advance to the College Football Playoff Final Four with Alabama, Oklahoma and top ranked Clemson. The Buckeyes will miss a chance to compete in the Final Four, finishing #6 in the country. Instead, Urban will get a date against Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish at the Fiesta Bowl on […]

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The Freedom Challenge to Combat Modern Day Slavery

Melissa Presser
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Four years ago, forty-eight women from seven different countries gathered to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to declare freedom for victims of human trafficking. What started out in 2012 as a mountain climb has now expanded into a movement. Once known as the “Freedom Climb” made on behalf of victims of human trafficking and slavery, the new “Freedom Challenge” has expanded Operation Mobilization’s (OM) goal to include all types of physically challenging events in order to raise funds and awareness to the great social injustice of oppressed and enslaved women and children all around the world. “The goal of the Freedom Challenge […]

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Taylor’s Closet Mentors Teen Girls

Gabriella Morris
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Taylor’s closet is a unique boutique where girls can shop for free designer clothing and more. Their mission is to create a community in which girls in need will be empowered to break the cycle of abuse and neglect to live happy, healthy and productive lives, realizing their God-given destiny. Designed by Linda Giambattista and her daughter Lindsay in memory of Lindsay’s twin sister Taylor, who died at birth, Taylor’s Closet now serves as a mentoring center where they engage girls in a healthy dialogue about important issues that affect each of their lives. Through a program called Awaken, girls […]

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Ron Blue Offers Advice on Faith and Finances

Shelly Pond
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Born shortly after Pearl Harbor, Ron Blue, director of Kingdom Advisors, admits he’s witnessed a great deal of economic fluctuation throughout history from the Korean War to the Cuban Missile Crisis, Watergate to the inflation of the 80’s, 9/11 and the Iraq War followed by recession. Speaking at a Lifework Leadership class last month, Blue said that for many, wages don’t keep up with lifestyles as there is a desire for keeping up with the Joneses, and that creates financial pressure. However there are a few key things he said he’s learned over the years.   First, economic uncertainty is […]

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