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“Get Better” Doesn’t Work

Tullian Tchividjian
4 May 2014
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In a New York Times op-ed, Oliver Burkeman suggests something counter-intuitive, but obvious: the more you force someone to have fun, the less fun they’ll have. His piece is called “Who Goes to Work to Have Fun,” and the money quote is this one: “Psychologists have shown that positive-thinking affirmations make people with low self-esteem feel worse; that patients with panic disorders can become more anxious when they try to relax; and that an ability to experience negative emotions, rather than struggling to exclude them, is crucial for mental health. And these are just the hazards of trying to enforce happiness […]

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An Incredible Night to Remember at ReachFest 2014

The Good News
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More than 5,800 South Floridians gathered at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton last month to hear Christian performers MercyMe, Britt Nicole, Jamie Grace, Colton Dixon and Citizen Way during ReachFest 2014, and it was one amazing night. “I am blown away by what I saw our Lord JESUS do that evening as He walked amongst us!”said Jennifer Aluart, Reach FM Station Manager. “From the weather, to the incredible messages that each artist had to share, to Pastor Billy Venezia’s message and all that were saved, to even the whimsical glow sticks and confetti that shot out over the […]

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Regain Control of Your Child’s Education

Shelly Pond
3 May 2014
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Looking for a way to regain control of your family and put God back at the center of your child’s education? Home education may be the solution. With a focus on common core curriculum, crime in schools and the removal of God in the classroom, Mary Hood, Ph.D., author of The Relaxed Homeschooler, said she believes “we have to band together to create real options to public education.” Whether it is through private education or homeschooling, “parents must take control of their children’s education.” Speaking at the South Florida Homeschool Convention in Davie last month, Hood quoted from Martin Luther […]

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God’s Warrior Princess

The Good News
2 May 2014
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At 21 years old I heard God speak to me in my dreams. He came to my rescue. It was the night I planned to take my own life. I was ready to end it all. And then, God shouted to me “I love you! I love you!” I was consumed. His love rendered me speechless, and he put a new song in my heart. He replaced the lies my father told me about myself. I was completely redeemed the night I planned to take my life. My addictions, the men, the drugs and alcohol were now replaced with a […]

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Glorifying God with Laughter

Cresonia Hsieh
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After a history of abuse and overcoming homosexual tendencies by finding a relationship with God, Christine Sneeringer managed to find a way not only to smile again but to laugh. Today Sneeringer runs an interdenominational Christian parachurch ministry in South Florida called Worthy Creations and performs stand-up comedy. Glorifying God through humor, Sneeringer does so by sharing her testimony, establishing the fact that she used to be a lesbian and then joking about her gender insecurities and dating life. “My comedy is so new that I’m still figuring it out,” said Sneeringer. “But there is a ministry aspect to my […]

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Tell Mom How Much She Means To You

The Good News
1 May 2014
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“For Mother’s Day this year, I want . . . .” If you’ve ever heard your mom utter these words, consider yourself among the fortunate. For the rest of us, Mother’s Day can be a somewhat stressful holiday filled with indecision and confusion as to what to buy for the woman who gave us birth. Not to worry, though; with a little forethought, Mother’s Day can be a breeze. Here are a few ways to let mom know she’s appreciated. Service and memories We often think that gifts need to be physical, but it isn’t so. Some of the best […]

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Debuts as a Magical Ballet

Shelly Pond
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Presenting an exciting original ballet, Expressions of Joy will bring the classic story of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for one night only on Saturday, June 14. This timeless allegory weaves the life-changing message of the gospel into a great adventure expressed through the beauty of ballet and accompanied by a musical recording by the Symphony of the Americas from Maestro Brooks.  “This is a great opportunity for outreach through the performing arts and many community partners are helping by coming along side to support the vision,” […]

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Encountering the Homeless

Edwin Copeland
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People frequently ask me, “How should I respond to the homeless I encounter?” If you live in or around South Florida, interacting with a homeless person is almost unavoidable. Gas stations, grocery stores, street corners and medians — just to name a few — are all common places many of us encounter persons experiencing homelessness. Some hold up signs asking for work, money, or food; others appear at park benches, bus stops or outside the doors of your church or business — all looking for some type of help. Do I talk with them? Do I lock my doors? Should […]

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The Isaiah 61 Christian

Terry Morrow
1 Apr 2014
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Are you an evangelist? Evangelism means sharing the euangélion—the gospel or the good news. When Jesus began his public ministry, he referred to the call in Isaiah 61 to preach the good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim freedom for the captives, and renew our cities. There is power within each of us who call ourselves Christ-followers to be Isaiah 61 Christians. It is up to each of us to find our calling or pathway to serve, renew, bind up, and proclaim freedom. Below is a sample of organizations and initiatives promoting compassion and service in our […]

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