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St. Valentine, a Man who Stood Firm

Penni Bulten
1 Feb 2016
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Romance, candy, cards and dates are, to many in our culture, what Valentine’s Day is all about. As children, many remember making valentine mailboxes or bags and bringing valentines for the other children in the class. Wives and girlfriends often expect a special date or treat from their husbands or boyfriends on this day and complain to the guy who doesn’t come through. The reason for the connection between the first Saint Valentine and the romantic side of life is a story in itself, one of a true believer who stood for the right to marry in a culture that […]

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Choosing from a Smorgasbord of Beliefs

Bob Woods
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One of the belief systems that is becoming popular in some Christian circles and some churches attempting to be inclusive and relevant is the concept of Cafeteria Christianity. This suggests that one is free to pick and choose which of the essential Christian doctrines to believe, as one chooses the food he or she likes from the smorgasbord line at the local cafeteria on a Sunday morning. While some may choose to reject the Virgin birth of Christ as essential to their Christianity or discount the stories of miracles or reject the accounts of Creation and a worldwide flood as […]

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Battle for Our Nation at the Polls

Jerry Newcombe
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Another election year is upon us. With so many big issues in play, there is a lot at stake. And much of the battle will be fought in the primaries. For the most part, the die will be cast at that time. But many Christians too often choose to sit on the sidelines. Some are not even registered to vote. What kind of a world are they leaving for their children, grandchildren, and neighbors? I remember seeing a bumper sticker on a car with Christian bumper stickers that said something like, “Why vote? It’s all rigged anyway.” Something to that […]

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Speak Their Love Language

John Hawkins, Sr
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Everyone wants to be loved and this is the month when our minds and hearts focus on relationships. People talk about falling into and out of love. They wonder, “Why can’t it always be the way it was in the beginning when we first fell in love?” Once that emotional high, known as the infatuation stage, wears off they often feel the relationship is over. This phase of love usually lasts around two years and is greatly affected by our brain chemistry. Our thoughts are obsessing on the person and this is why it is hard to focus on anything […]

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

Shelly Pond
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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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