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Worship at the Waterfront

Carl Foster
12 Sep 2013
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PraiseFest 2013 takes center stage downtown West Palm  to glorify God at the Meyer Amphitheater on October 12. When God first gave gospel singer, David Hugo, the vision for PraiseFest several years ago it came during personal times of struggle. After attending a prayer meeting with Evangelist Rienhard Bonnke, whose African crusades have led millions to a closer walk with God, Hugo knew as believers in Jesus Christ we face many struggles but with God all things are possible. ”The vision of PraiseFest has come under much attack from the enemy. Even so, the Lord has opened doors that no […]

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The Five Best “No Gym Required” Exercises

Edwin Morales
11 Sep 2013
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“I just don’t have time” or “I can’t afford it.” These are the most common excuses in the physical fitness world. In today’s economically tough times, yes, anything can be expensive; and, yes, most of us lead very busy lives. However, taking control of your health and fitness does not have to be overwhelmingly time consuming or cost any money whatsoever. If you are ready, motivated, and prepared for change, here are five great exercises that can be done starting today, right now, with no driving, gym membership or equipment required. Remember to always warm up before exercising, and concentrate […]

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Egypt My People

Dr. Susan Michael
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Scriptural references regarding Egypt can seem a bit contradictory. Most refer to Egypt in negative terms, alluding to bondage and idolatry, while others foretell a national revival and times of restoration. Egypt is also mentioned more times in scripture than any other nation, second only to Israel who also was warned of impending judgment while promised national, spiritual restoration. In fact, in Isaiah 19 God refers to Egypt as “My people” and Israel as “My inheritance.” Therefore, current events in Egypt need to be considered in light of these scriptures and hearts need to be moved to a place of […]

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Get Your Date Night On

Patricia Hartman
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A recent study sponsored by The National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia reported that married couples who had one-on-one couple time at least once a week were over three times more likely to report being very happy in their marriages, highly satisfied with sex, and highly satisfied with communication. Is that how your friends rate their marriages? How about you? With local divorce rates exceeding 60 percent, having a regular date night might be just what your relationship needs. Relational by design God has created us as relational beings. In Genesis 2:18, God said, “It is not good […]

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When Private Becomes Public

Robin Revier
10 Sep 2013
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Bill Clinton, Arnold Schwarzenneger, Michael Vick, O.J. Simpson, Dan Marino, Riley Cooper. What do all of these men have in common? They are famous men in their own right, all with stories of both success and failure. What sets their lives apart from yours and mine is that their failures became public and ours, in most cases, remain tucked away in the privacy of our own hearts. That small difference is a game changer. Lives that get turned upside down as a result of poor judgment have served America with some of the finest entertainment available. Sad isn’t it? But […]

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The Dangerous Side Effects of Fame

Dabney Hedegard
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A toxic mixture of heroin and alcohol tragically ended the life of 31-year-old Glee heart throb Cory Monteith on July 13, 2013. Staff members from a Vancouver hotel found his body after he missed his noon checkout. As soon as the news hit the media, heartbroken fans paid their respects by leaving flowers and messages along the outskirts of the building. One read, “R.I.P. Cory. Hollywood eats their young. Hollywood North [Vancouver] does the same. The Party. The Drugs. The Excess all Kill.” It’s not so much that Hollywood eats their young. It’s that we all have an insatiable thirst […]

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Local Golf Tournament to Benefit the FCA

Carl Foster
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Former Miami Dolphin linebacker, and the 2013 solo inductee to the ‘Fins Ring of Honor, John Offerdahl, will once again be the celebrity host for the 7th Annual FCA Celebrity Golf and Tennis fundraising event presented by the Good News. The event is set for Monday, September 30 at the beautiful Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale. Offerdahl will share his testimony at the Awards Luncheon of how he accepted Christ as a young man at an FCA Huddle. Offerdahl played for the Dolphins from 1986-1993, during which time he was named to five straight Pro Bowls, as well […]

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Getting Too Close

Lori Harding
9 Sep 2013
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As I sat by the pool during a recent sunny Saturday afternoon getaway, I noticed a young boy and his father playing the proverbial launch-me-into-the-deep-end game that resulted in the little guy exclaiming, “Do it again!” and, “Higher next time!” as he squealed with devilish delight. The father gladly complied, obviously enjoying his son’s pleasure. After a series of throws, the boy swam away from his dad. Immediately, the dad reached out, grabbed him and threw him up in the air with a smile, certain his son would love it. Well, not only did the son clearly dislike that spontaneous […]

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Writin’ 4 Da Son

Justin Young
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Graffiti is literally everywhere in South Florida. Bus stops, warehouses, billboards, train cars and more are easy targets for area youth to vandalize. Recently, graffiti tagging became front page news when Miami Beach police used a tazer on Israel Hernandez-Llach after pursuing him for vandalizing an abandoned building with graffiti. Hernandez died as a result of that incident, sparking widespread outcry and protests over an alleged use of excessing force by the officers. But what if Hernandez had a safe and legal venue through which to express his graffiti art? Could this tragedy have been avoided? Local woman Karyne Laurent, […]

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Social Security Insecurity

Jeff Masters
8 Sep 2013
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After paying into the Social Security system for their entire career, many Americans on the edge of retirement suddenly realize they don’t understand how the system works. They have heard conflicting strategies of when to start taking their benefits. Some say it is best to start collecting a reduced benefit at age 62, others recommend that it is best to delay collection as long as possible because the delayed benefit will be much larger. Other arguments exist about when couples and surviving spouses should claim benefits, and whether or not to take benefits while you are still working. Social Security […]

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