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Patrick J. Kelly: Grading Our Investment IQ

Patrick J. Kelly
3 Jun 2025
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Patrick J. Kelly, Kelly Advisory Group, Good News Media Group, June 2025

Some believe that our investment IQ goes up at the same pace as our favorite index. Humorous, but all too often true. That is until the index goes into freefall, and we quickly realize the risks we were taking, and, perhaps, just how softheaded towards markets we can sometimes be. Risk emerges when not knowing what we’re doing but thinking that we do. Fiat (paper) money is a miracle of the human political economy. A government takes a piece of paper, puts its seal on it, and declares it legal tender for all debts, public and private. It is used […]

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Graduates with Purpose: Voices of the Class of 2025

Shelly Pond
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As we celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s graduating seniors across South Florida’s Christian high schools, we honor not only their hard work but also their unwavering faith and commitment to living out their values. In this 9th Annual Good News Graduation Section (on pages 25-40), we recognize all the valedictorians and salutatorians whose stories and aspirations inspire us. CLICK HERE TO READ THE GRADUATION SECTION. Below, the valedictorians share what they believe is most needed in the world today—and how they hope to be part of the solution. A message to the graduates Ronald Farrar, assistant headmaster and upper […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: The Promise of Salvation

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Good News Media Group, June 2025

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31 NKJV).   It is okay to ask questions. ln fact, there are more than 150 questions recorded in the gospels that came from the lips of our Lord Himself. And these are only the ones that were recorded and found their way into the sacred writ. Jesus was always asking questions. It did not matter whether He was in a one-on-one conversation, in a small circle of people, or in the midst of a gathering crowd, He probed the hearts of His hearers by asking questions. He […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: What If Prayer Was Important?

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
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We talk about prayer. Most parents reading this article would say prayer … communicating with God… is extremely important. Many still reading know the verse in Jeremiah says God knows the plans He has for us (Jeremiah 29:11) and that we are each fearful and uniquely made by God so that we can fulfill those specific plans (Psalm 139). That being said, do we as parents actually put the training of prayer into our parenting curriculum? Do we teach our children to pray? What if we really believed it was important to communicate with God? What if we believed that […]

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Good News Wants to Know…What song instantly takes you back to your high school graduation year?

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Since it is graduation season, Good News Wants to Know…What song instantly takes you back to your high school graduation year? Earth, Wind and Fire’s “Shining Star,” Fleetwood Mac’s “Rihannon” and Bee Gees’ “Nights on Broadway.” Larry Lacy, Pastor, The Answer Church   Great question!  “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” and “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction.” I’ll answer for Les Feldman: “Mrs. Brown You’ve GotS A Lovely Daughter.” William “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott Most embarrassing: “Hold My Hand” by Hootie & The Blowfish. Least embarrassing: “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting The song that resonates with me […]

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40 Days of Christian Music: World’s Largest Christian Music Festival Returns to Ark Encounter

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. — The final lineup for the world’s largest Christian music festival, the 40 Days of Christian Music at the Ark Encounter, has been announced, promising 40 days of powerful performances by more than 150 musicians. This year’s festival will run from July 29 to September 6 in Northern Kentucky, south of Cincinnati, and will include concerts held at both the Ark Encounter and its sister attraction, the Creation Museum. Christian music’s brightest stars The event, now in its fifth year, will feature some of the biggest names in Christian music. Five-time Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Matthew West, who […]

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Andrew Holmes: Have a Good Summer

Andrew Holmes
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It’s summertime, and it has me nostalgic thinking about my summers as a kid. I spent so much time outside year after year every summer. Some summers were spent in the Midwest, visiting my grandfather, others as I got older were filled with sports and other activities, but those early summers as a kid I was mostly outdoors, with family, making good memories.    Doing good Good memories can also come from doing good for others – especially others who are in need. There’s a unique opportunity that comes around this time of year; we can slow down a little […]

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Stephan Tchividjian: Sleep

Stephan Tchividjian
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Sleep is an interesting behavior we all experience. We are hard wired to need it. Babies sleep a lot, almost as much as cats. Children need to sleep a lot but fight it because they don’t want to miss life. Adults, on the other hand, are all over the map. They say the average adult sleeps (or at least needs to sleep) between 7-9 hours a day, in essence, one third of our lives dedicated to sleeping. I know some people who seem to sleep a lot — they consider it a hobby — and others who hardly sleep; they […]

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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn: The Spiritual Significance of the Election of Pope Leo: Echoes for Our World and Our Christian University

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
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In our modern world, social media, rapidly evolving technologies, and global events can easily distract us from keeping our eyes on Christ. Today, we need leaders who prioritize compassion, humility, and unity over popularity. As Dr. Bryan Froehle of PBA’s School of Ministry shares below, leaders who want to impact the world for Christ must first surrender to God’s will. Lessons on leadership No matter how we identify ourselves as Christians, we can all learn something from the recent election of Pope Leo. Recent events were full of drama: the death of Pope Francis the day after Easter, the funeral […]

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