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Patrick J. Kelly: Nothing New Under the Sun

“What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun,” so it says in the Book of Ecclesiastes. To us, a familiar and fond passage. It also reminds us of the four most expensive words in the English language, attributed to John Templeton, this time is different. We cannot count how many times we have heard those words uttered by those promoting a new investment or investment trend. When we hear it, we have good reason to believe that something bad is about to happen. Consider the dot.com bubble, […]

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Joseph D. Kenner: Building HOPE: Where do you fit in this story?

At HOPE South Florida, we believe that when a community comes together, lives are changed. That’s not just a slogan — it’s our reality, and it’s rooted in Scripture. From the very beginning, God designed us for relationship. But when relationships fracture, when systems fail, when crises arise, the result is more than just disruption — it can be devastating. What you may not know is that the number one cause of homelessness is not caused by substance abuse or mental illness; it’s a profound and catastrophic loss of community. When someone loses their job, faces domestic abuse, or can’t […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: Signed, Sealed and Delivered

Recently the front page of our local newspaper carried the story of a raid on a large counterfeit enterprise that was operating in a local warehouse district. Fake Gucci, Chanel and Louis Vuitton merchandise with a street value of over forty million dollars was confiscated, and the operators of the criminal enterprise were arrested A simple ten-dollar sweatshirt, when labeled with a fake Chanel logo, could have generated a bonanza of well over a thousand dollars on the street. There are a lot of counterfeit operations taking place today. On a recent visit to New York, it seemed impossible to […]

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Dr. Rob Pacienza: More than a Game, Less than a God

Football season is upon us. But sports, many think, are merely games, so they’re of little interest to God. As the argument goes, if God doesn’t care about sports, then our participation in sports doesn’t really require any theological or moral reflection. But God is the giver of all good gifts, including sports and competition. When we consider this God-given gift theologically, we can see God’s creational design for sports and competition, human’s sinful misdirection of that design, and Christian redirection of that design.   God’s creational design for sports Being created in his image and likeness, he called us […]

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Westminster Academy Secures Land Acquisition

Westminster Academy (WA) announced the acquisition of the remaining 48 years of the La Quinta land lease, a transformative milestone in the history of the school and a generational opportunity to advance its mission. About Westminster Academy’s New Property Located directly adjacent to its main campus on Federal Highway, the property acquisition marks the culmination of a strategic vision shared by the Westminster Academy community and was made possible through a unified commitment of prayer, faith and financial support. “This is more than a land purchase—it’s a generational investment in the future of Christian education,” said George Barbar, Chairman of […]

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Through your eyes, can you identify something specific that you see God doing in our community now?

The Scriptures tell us that God is at work. Good News Wants to Know… through your eyes, can you identify something specific that you see God doing in our community now?   I see God powerfully at work in the next generation, our children and youth. More than ever, I sense a hunger for truth, a longing for purpose, and a willingness to look to God for answers. Through First Priority and Game Day, I get to witness it firsthand. Week after week, I see students on campus choosing to follow Jesus, connecting with local churches, getting baptized, and stepping boldly into […]

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Attend a Christian College Fair

The 50th Annual Florida Christian College Fair Circuit will be held in September at more than a dozen Christian high schools in Florida. Admission representatives from Christian colleges across the country will meet with junior and seniors at the following local high schools.   Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale; Monday, Sept. 8, 9 – 11 a.m. Atlantic Christian Academy, West Palm Beach; Tuesday, Sept. 9, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Calvary Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale; Tuesday, Sept. 9, 5 – 6:30 p.m.   Christian College Fairs are also being held at First Baptist Academy in Naples and Evangelical Christian School in Fort […]

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Andrew Holmes: Thin Spaces

Have you ever heard the term “thin space”? It’s an ancient phrase, rich in spiritual meaning. A thin space is a moment, a place, an experience where the veil between heaven and earth seems especially fragile — where God’s presence feels near and tangible. You can’t always explain it. But when it happens, you know. Thin spaces are often found in moments of prayer or worship. Sometimes it’s during a church gathering, other times it’s when you’re alone in your car and clarity breaks through like a beam of sunlight. It’s as if the noise quiets, and God whispers something […]

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Stanley Goldenberg: Record Number of Faith-Based Movies Coming to Theaters

The number of faith films scheduled for the latter part of 2025 has simply exploded – now totaling 18 with of more to come!  Supporting these films in theaters helps them touch and change many lives. These movies will bless believers and provide an opportunity for outreach to the unchurched.    Faith-Based Theatrical Releases Check film websites for information. Films with “start” date, run at least one week. For family-friendly reviews of these and other films, check pluggedin.com. Check FaithFilmFan.com for lots of information, bit.ly/sharingmoviesworthy for helpful interviews, FaithContentNetwork.com/films for how your church can show some films and sign up […]

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