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Prayer – What’s The Point?

Dr. John Hawkins
7 Sep 2013
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Have you ever wondered, “If God already knows what he is going to do, is there any point to us praying about anything?” If God is sovereign and always accomplishes his purposes, what is the point of prayer? Thinking like this shows a lack of understanding concerning prayer and its purpose. Prayer is a spiritual discipline designed by God to achieve a purpose in the life of a believer. Balancing divine and human responsibilities The free will of man and the sovereignty of God are balancing concepts. Like many truths taught in the Bible, this is one that is difficult […]

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There Are No Monsters

Doug Sauder
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A child’s first night in foster care is a confusing and fearful moment in time. The best word I can use to describe that moment is vulnerable. I wish everyone could witness that moment so they could grasp both the depth of helplessness and sorrow of a broken family, as well as the power and comfort of a Christian family. I know for certain that if you witnessed those first few moments, it would change you forever. That’s what happened to a new foster family I talked to recently. They told me about their anxiety-filled car ride to pick up […]

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I’m Gonna Let it Shine

Chrissie Ferguson
6 Sep 2013
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If you attended Sunday school as a young child, it was an easy environment in which to proclaim your love for Christ. Your teachers, friends and parents all talked about Jesus, and identifying yourself as a Christian was easy and comfortable. Remember the lyrics to the children’s song, “This Little Light of Mine?” Your light was going to shine for him. And no one and nothing was going to blow it out. But as you grew up, shouting your love for Jesus from the rooftops may not have been as easy. There were other things to worry about, like fitting […]

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The Other Side of Sunshine

Robin Martin
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Robin Martin Good News When was the last time you met a South Florida native? Think about it. Every day I meet people from all across our community and rarely do I find someone who was born and raised here in the tri-county area. To call South Florida a transient population is an understatement, as the growth of the region has primarily been on account of migration and tourism. With the airport, seaport, and railway, Florida is easily accessible for those who want to take in the wonderful weather and the beautiful cities. Founded as a magnet for those seeking […]

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First Prioirity

Sarah Hajduk
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The United States ranks as the fourth-largest mission field in the world. Millennials (those born between 1978 and 2000) in our nation number 95 million, with only 15 percent identifying themselves as evangelicals. This is the very definition of a post-Christian nation. A staggering 96 percent of South Florida’s population is lost or unchurched, even though many vibrant gospel-centered congregations exist in our community. The answer is not replacing the church but connecting Christ and culture through the local church. Author and Pastor, J.D. Greear, reminds us that “of the 40 miracles recorded in the book of Acts, 39 happened […]

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Is There Hope for This Year’s Dolphins?!

Jonathan Ebanks
4 Sep 2013
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Dolfans, it is time to celebrate! Football season is back, and on September 5, the NFL season will be in full swing as the defending-champion Ravens take on the AFC’s Super Bowl favorite Denver Broncos. As exciting as that is, this year’s Miami Dolphins bring equal buzz after their busy offseason. All the new faces in town leave the team substantially different from last year, but are they better? Is there any hope on the horizon for this struggling team?! The Miami Dolphins have been abysmal recently and their four-straight losing seasons have tied a franchise record with their first […]

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9 Principles for Young Professionals

Rick Deal
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It’s a tough and competitive world out there, and with unemployment statistics as they are, many of us in our 20s are happy to take work where we can find it. Others are already working in their desired fields but, in either case, we are all trying to move forward and build our futures as we go. With that in mind, here are a number of principles for young professionals that will help you grow and serve you well in any industry. Time management Many people have an idea that staying later than everyone else in the office will prove […]

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Why Sponsor a Child?

Bob Woods
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As we go about our day-to-day lives, working, raising children, shopping, and involved in community and church activities, we see the appeals for child sponsorship, sometimes on our television screens, or in our church bulletins. We see a needy child with wide, empty eyes, without his or her basic needs being met; without love and without hope. What can be done about it? The need is apparently so great and the resources few. The questions come to mind: isn’t the United Nations or another secular or government agency better equipped to help? What can a middle-class family, couple or single […]

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A Tale of Two Lunches

Tullian Tchividjian
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Below is an excerpt from my forthcoming book One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World (David C. Cook, October 2013) I was sixteen when my parents kicked me out of the house. What started out as run-of-the-mill adolescent rebellion in my early teens had, over the course of a few short years, blossomed into a black hole of disrespect and self-centeredness that was consuming the entire family. I would lie when I didn’t have to, push every envelope, pick fights with my siblings, carry on, and sneak around—at first in innocent ways; later in not-so-innocent ways. If someone […]

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Be Rad for Good

Justin Young
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South Florida’s premier surf and skate shop, Island Water Sports (IWS), has an exciting skate contest series happening right now, with three contest events leading up to their 35th annual Daytime Radness (formerly Midnight Madness) event taking place on Friday, October 18 in Deerfield Beach. Whether you are a skater, the parent of a skater, are into the surf/skate scene, or are just a South Florida resident looking for a fun day for the whole family, you won’t want to miss out on this incredible event coming up next month. An opportunity to give back Proceeds from this year’s event […]

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