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Merging Churches Announce They Are Better Together

Shelly Pond
1 Mar 2016
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  Calvary Sawgrass and The Lighthouse Church joined forces as Calvary Lighthouse United celebrating their first weekend together February 6 and 7. With the word UNITED as a backdrop on the stage, Gary Mauro, formerly senior pastor of Calvary Sawgrass for 25 years, and Eric Gamero, formerly lead pastor at Lighthouse Church for almost four years, each shared their vision for the marriage of the two churches where they will share leadership. “It’s two histories, two God stories, two families united as one to reach the world and to serve our city for Jesus,” they agreed. Worshipping to the song […]

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Broward Youth Coalition Receives Tickets to Black Violin Performance

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In continuation of his support for the community and the arts, Zach Hoffman, CEO/Founder of Exults, presented United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse’s Broward Youth Coalition (BYC) with tickets to Black Violin’s Fort Lauderdale show on February 5th at Parker Playhouse. The tickets were distributed to 50 students and chaperones from BYC, a program focused on developing youth advocates in substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion. BYC members are trained to lead youth coalitions and participate in drug-education workshops at their respective chapters at schools throughout the county. The group of students enjoyed the show headlined […]

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People with Special Needs Experience A Night to Shine

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Tuxedos and gowns, a red carpet and crowns for everyone. For over 32,000 people with special needs, Night to Shine, a prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and held on February 12th at over 200 churches in 48 states and 8 countries, was the experience of a lifetime. St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Boca Raton hosted 100 guests this year with support from over 250 local volunteers. “Church is more than a building,” said Steve Carretto, Sr. Pastor. “It’s about showing God’s love to our community and to the world – to be people loving and caring […]

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My Life Lens

John Hawkins, Sr
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We all look at life through a certain perspective or lens. For some it is positive; for some it is negative. Another way we can state these two views are the blessed one or the cursed one. The cursed one feels nothing good ever happens to him. The blessed one is amazed at God’s goodness in his life. However, my lens determines what I choose to focus on — the good or the bad. What is reality? Is there such a thing as God’s blessing or His curse on a life? What does it mean to be blessed, and how […]

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Gala Funds Scholarships for Spirit of America Leaders Youth Summit

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The 43rd George Washington Birthday Fundraiser Gala took place on February 19, at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale. The guest of honor and keynote speaker was Melvin Morris, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2014 for his valorous actions on Sept. 17, 1969, when he led an advance across enemy lines to retrieve a fallen comrade and single-handedly destroyed an enemy force that had pinned his battalion from a series of bunkers. Morris was shot three times as he ran back toward friendly lines with the American casualties, but did not stop until he reached […]

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Trinity International University Expands in Kendall, Rekindling its Miami Heritage

Shelly Pond
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  Returning to its history and heritage, Trinity International University (TIU) has announced it is expanding its reach with the opening of a new site in Kendall in an endeavor to better serve students and the community. The facility, located at 9010 SW 137 Avenue in Miami, formerly the home of Everest College, will feature expanded course options, five classrooms, access to library resources, a high-end computer center with study cubicles, a student lounge complete with WiFi, tech support and a director of campus programs on site. The public is invited to a grand opening celebration on April 16 from […]

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Interactive Bible App for Kids Surpasses 10 Million Downloads

Keisha McDonnough Virtue
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Originally launched on Thanskgiving Day 2013, the Bible App for Kids surpassed ten million downloads recently, leveraging technology to actively engage children and youth with the Bible. The app has been downloaded in every country of the world and is currently available in 13 languages. Partners YouVersion and OneHope created the app to connect today’s digital natives with God’s Word on a platform where they already spend a lot of time. A 2010 study from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 8-18 year olds spend an average of 7 hours and 38 minutes on screens daily. “Technology is a game […]

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How Scalia Stood Strong for Decades

Jerry Newcombe
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A great man has died, Antonin Scalia. Imagine his great homecoming to be with his Lord, whom he ultimately served. If there is not a royal battle over the appointment of his successor, then it would appear that the Republican Party has no pulse. Such a battle will be about what the future of America is to be – Constitution or no Constitution?   For the Constitution Appointed by Ronald Reagan in 1986, Scalia stood fully for the Constitution, including its original intent. Growing up in modern America, we assume that it’s just natural for the Supreme Court justices to […]

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The Question of Easter

Dr. Seth Tarrer
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Why do you look for the risen among the dead? He is not here, but has risen” (Luke 24:5, NIV).   The question Our lives are full of questions. Some of these can define who we are. From “Will you take this woman?” to “Are you aware of how fast you were going, sir?” these questions demand answers. A question has the power, when posed correctly, of cutting through all the noise and clutter of our lives to expose what we really want. Answering honestly shows who we truly are. Scripture is full of them. Think of Adam and Eve […]

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God As A Kid in The Young Messiah

Anitra Parmele
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So what was it like to raise the Son of God? When He was learning to walk, did He know He had made the flowers his feet crushed? Was He popular? Did He make childhood friends? Is it at all telling that no one ever steps forward claiming to be His best friend after His public ministry is launched? What did being fully man and fully God look like in the body and life of a seven-year-old Jesus? “The Young Messiah” in theaters around the country on March 11, begins with these words: Inspired by Scripture and rooted in history, […]

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