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When God Shows Off

Stephan Tchividjian
3 Aug 2017
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The idea birthed from a conversation Lisa and I had about what we could do for our kids at Christmas. Our family continues to grow with two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, three grandchildren and the random foster child here or there. Lisa thought laser tag in the front yard would be great fun…seriously laser tag in the front yard? I then suggested something a little more primitive, something so not us, something that would scream, “out of my comfort zone, nobody loves me.” Camping!   Camping The family, ours that is, does not have any experience in camping, no equipment, no […]

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25 Years After Hurricane Andrew, What Will This Hurricane Season Bring?

Stanley Goldenberg
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Hurricane season officially lasts from June 1st through November 30th, and 2017 has already seen four systems reach tropical storm strength. However, most activity typically occurs during August through October – the peak months of the season. August 24th will mark the 25th Anniversary of Hurricane Andrew. Andrew was one of only three hurricanes known to have made landfall in the United States at Category 5 intensity, was the most destructive hurricane in Florida’s history, and up until 2005, was the costliest storm in U.S. history. Most people want to know if their home or community will be impacted during […]

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Kids Can Feel Confident about Heading Back to School

Chrissie Ferguson
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For many children, the first day back to school is an exciting one. Students are ready to take on the year with new haircuts, backpacks, school attire and supplies. But for less fortunate children, whose families are unable to afford these things, the first day back to school can be a little more daunting. In an effort to make sure that all children throughout south Florida feel ready and confident for the new school year, many local organizations are holding Back to School Drives this fall. Here are just a few of them.   Urban Youth Impact – Back 2 […]

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Rock the Universe Returns to Universal Orlando Resorts™

Shelly Pond
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Florida’s biggest Christian music festival, Rock the Universe™ returns on September 8 and 9 with a weekend of soul-stirring music, faith and fun! The two-day event can be a great outing for church youth groups, families and friends. You can enter to win tickets from the Good News online at www.goodnewsfl.org/RTU2017. Rock the Universe Performers Enjoy performances by some of Christian music’s most compelling artists. This year’s roster of GRAMMY, Dove, and Billboard award-winning acts includes Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, Kari Jobe, Lauren Daigle, 7eventh Time Down, Social Club Misfits, Steven Malcolm, Hollyn, GAWVI and Kolby Koloff performing on Friday. Saturday […]

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Is That All There Is?

Patricia Hartman
6 Jul 2017
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In 1969, Peggy Lee sang a haunting song questioning life. After seeing a house go up in smoke as a child, was that all there was to things? After going to a circus, was that all there was to the big top? After being dismissed by a boyfriend, was that all there was to love? It highlights our disappointment with things, achievement, pursuing vain pleasures and loves. It’s the kind of thinking that fuels mid-life crisis. The fingerprints of midlife crisis on marriage are all around us: midlife men of God giving up their pulpits and wives in shame, midlife […]

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Interdependence is Better than Independence

Steve Davis
3 Jul 2017
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“Free,” she sang! The short soprano’s powerful voice firmly hit and held such a high note I actually looked up to see if the glass in the chandelier would shatter! We were standing in the outside lobby at the American Adventure pavilion in Epcot at Disney World Orlando. A group of eight professional singers were entertaining us. They were amazing! The presentation included several patriotic songs featuring the different singers one-by-one. The tall lady soprano had a strong lush tone perfect for her part. Next, a short thin man with an amazing high tenor voice rich with tone delighted the […]

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The Sword of Suffering

Dr. Tommy Boland
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“And a sword will pierce your own soul too” (Luke 2:35). These were the prophetic words that Simeon, a righteous man who had been waiting for the promised Messiah, spoke to Mary, the mother of the child Jesus. Simeon’s prophecy was fulfilled when Mary witnessed the awful process of crucifixion carried out in the life of her son, our Lord Jesus Christ. At the deepest level, Simeon’s inspired words are spoken to all the saints of God. When we submit our will to the will of God, as Mary did, we should count on the sword of suffering piercing our […]

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Control – The Grand Illusion

John Hawkins, Sr
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We want control; that is the human condition. Different personalities can express their desire for independence in various ways. Some will be overt and very aggressive in their words and actions. Others will act more compliant but be passive aggressive. The people pleaser will take years to build up enough resentment to rebel. However, the reality is control is an illusion. There is very little in life we have control over. We can’t control the weather, the economy, other nations, nature, time, people – even ourselves at times. This list could go on. So why do we fool ourselves into […]

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Governor Scott Signs Religious Liberties Act to Impact Schools

Penni Bulten
27 Jun 2017
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The last day of the regular Florida State House session, representatives overwhelmingly approved SB 436, the Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act. The vote was 103 to 12, though the Christian Family Coalition (CFC) was alone in its effort to pass the law. CFC not only endorsed the bill, but also submitted testimony, testified, and e-mailed supporters about this bill. Though the Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act was derided by groups such as the Anti-Defamation League, the Florida Humanist Society, and the National Organization of Women, the Christian Family Coalition prevailed after hearings in the […]

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Elijah’s Call to Pure Worship

Dr. Susan Michael
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  Mount Carmel is at the tip of a beautiful 24-mile long wooded mountain range nestled inbetween the Mediterranean Sea to the west and the Jezreel valley to the east. “Carmel” means “vineyard of God” or “garden of God” and the Bible describes it as a beautiful and fruitful region. Most Bible students, however, associate the area with the famous confrontation between the prophet Elijah and the prophets of the Canaanite fertility god, Ba’al, found in 1 Kings 18. While there are no archeological remains to verify the exact place of this event, the Stella Maris Monastery is said to […]

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