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Bethlehem Revisited Marks its 25th Year Travelling Back in Time

Shelly Pond
5 Dec 2017
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First Church of Coral Springs, invites you to step back in time to Bethlehem Revisited, a living interactive re-creation of the town of Bethlehem as it may have appeared 2,000 years ago. The annual event, which is now in its 25th year, features a walled city utilizing more than 30,500 square feet of lumber. It includes an authentic marketplace where shop owners are eager to show their wares and demonstrate how they are made. Visitors will also find shepherds, Roman soldiers, storytellers and a living Nativity. O Ye Town of Bethlehem Bethlehem Revisited begins Friday, December 8th, and will close […]

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The Messy Side of Christmas

Dr. Gary Hewins
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Over the objections of my fellow workers, I start playing Christmas music in the office in October. Some Christmas music immediately brings me back to special moments as a boy in wintery Michigan. Christmas is a very special season to me. I know that Christmas has been hijacked by mass marketing, materialism and all of that, but with just a little effort, one can easily enjoy the richness of our Savior moving from a heavenly realm into the mire of our human dilemma by reviewing the scriptures.   Edict If considered, the events leading up to the birth of Christ […]

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Blessed Are the Misfits, for the Rest of Us

Anitra Parmele
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Warning: If modern church culture makes perfect sense to you and you always fit in seamlessly, don’t read this. Christian radio host Brant Hansen is under no illusions that his latest, Blessed Are the Misfits, is for everyone. He’s just convinced that who it is for are ready for some good news. And we are. Misfits is for all of us who are not particularly extroverted, confident, or even happy. Those of us who wonder if God didn’t mean us when putting together all those promises. Those of us haunted by the question of whether there really is a seat […]

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Good News Celebrates Our Faith Leaders

The Good News
4 Dec 2017
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As South Florida comes alive with white lights on Palm trees, boat parades, Christmas pageants and carols, we felt it only appropriate to recognize the faith leaders who offer hope, encouragement and spiritual support to our community throughout the year. If you do not already have a place of worship, we hope you will join them this Advent Season as we celebrate the arrival of the promised Messiah and the Good News of the gospel, both now and throughout the New Year.   Calvary Chapel Boynton Beach A regional campus of Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale 954-977-9673 calvaryftl.org/boynton Duane Roberts, Campus […]

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Christmas Near the Beach Celebrates 11 Years

The Good News
1 Dec 2017
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Christmas and joy will go hand in hand as South Florida celebrates the wonder of Christmas at the Arts Park in Hollywood with the 11th annual Christmas Near The Beach on Saturday, December 9 from 4 to 9 p.m. “Our free Christmas variety show is a holiday tradition. Count on Christmas Near The Beach the second Saturday in December every year.” said Director Producer Deena McDaniel, of EOJ Productions. Thousands gather at Young Circle in Hollywood each year to see St. Nick, and all who tour St. Nick’s Beach House have a free photo opportunity with the Jolly Ole fellow. […]

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#LoveSFL Transforms Neighborhoods

Edwin Copeland
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Every November, the many of the churches involved with Church United come together for Love South Florida to tangibly demonstrate what unity for the sake of missions looks like to the watching world. #LoveSFL in South Florida Running November 1 – 30, Love South Florida (more commonly known as #LoveSFL) encourages local congregations to pray, give and serve their communities in an effort to display the love of God throughout South Florida.   Meeting tangible needs Believing that prayer unites the church like nothing else, #LoveSFL begins in prayer for friends, co-workers, neighborhood and city. “As we pray throughout the […]

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Meet the Twins

Stephan Tchividjian
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Meet My Twin, J I have a friend named J.  He is always good for a great story.  J comes from a large family and has an influential father.  J grew up as the youngest child.  I come from a big family too; however, I am the oldest.  The oldest is the test case; the youngest is often the most spoiled. I also know the drama that exists with large families, but I would not want it any other way. There is always a good story in the making. I have always admired J because whatever situation he is in […]

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Revelation Ministries Plans Christmas Performances and Trip to Israel

Shelly Pond
20 Nov 2017
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Revelation Ministries, a Christian performing arts group from Southeast Florida, has announced its Christmas performance schedule of “The Gospel According to Scrooge” and plans for a major mission trip to the Middle East this summer. The news comes following the passing of the organization’s founder and executive director, Travis Johnson. Johnson was production manager at First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale for about 15 years before founding Revelation Ministries, which has shared the gospel with music and drama locally and in Ukraine, Russia, England and Israel. “I called him the gentle giant because he was so soft spoken, so humble […]

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Hiking with Tequila

Stephan Tchividjian
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I love to hike. I could truly say that it’s one of my favorite pastimes. I could honestly do it everyday. I have had some incredible adventures throughout the years hiking. I have hiked alone, I have hiked with my wife, Lisa, I have hiked with friends, and I have hiked with strangers. My hikes have been beautiful, my hikes have been frightening, my hikes have caused injury, my hikes have been long, my hikes have been short, my hikes have been hot, and my hikes have been cold, my hikes have been…oh, you get the idea…my hikes have simply […]

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“The Star” is a Humorous Family-Friendly Movie with Purpose

Tyrone Hall
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As the holiday season quickly gets underway, there will be several Hollywood blockbuster films, movie trailers and commercials that will create lots of interest. It’s easy for some motion pictures to be overlooked. What if there was a cartoon movie that brought both children and adults together to revisit the birth of Christ? Coming this November, just before families sit down to celebrate Thanksgiving, make plans to go see in theaters “The Star.” From the studio that brought you “Miracles from Heaven” and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meat Balls.” It’s a film about the story of the first Christmas […]

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