Four South Florida Women to climb Mount Everest in April to “Declare Life, Declare Justice, & Declare Freedom.” This April, four South Florida women will join 40 other women from around the globe to take on Mount Everest as a part of the worldwide fight against human trafficking. Local climbers Debbie Dingle and Jill Taylor will join Tina Yeager, Director of the Freedom Climb ministry, and Jennifer Klaassens, Vice President of Programs for the Waise Foundation, on this 16 day journey up to base camp and back on the world’s highest peak. The Freedom Climb is a project of international […]

There is a well-known adage that says, “Preach the gospel always, and if necessary use words.” Obviously it is not possible to literally preach the gospel without using words, but the point is to let your life and actions speak so loudly that they demonstrate the gospel in practice. The problem with words, especially in relationships, is that they must be heard amongst all the noise! The Apostle James gave us some good advice to guard against our propensity to talk too much. “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, […]

Performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) have once again been thrust into the spotlight in recent months. After a period of relative calm, the headlines have come with a flurry. In mid-January, Lance Armstrong finally admitted to doping his way to Tour de France dominance. In the lead up to the Superbowl, Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens was accused of using deer antler spray, a banned substance, to aid his recovery from a torn tricep early in the season. Almost concurrently came a story involving Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, and a handful of other baseball players appearing on a list from […]

Have you ever heard the phrase “hate the sin, love the sinner?” If you have been a Christian for any length of time, this phrase is probably familiar to you, and you have probably even used it yourself. After all, it certainly sounds right on the surface. God hates sin, but loves sinners, right? But have you ever stopped to really consider what that phrase means and what it communicates to the “sinner?” Or, quite possibly, has it become another arrow in your Christianese quiver; one that you have learned to draw and fire with seemingly perfect accuracy in situations […]

The body of Christ is an organism of diverse parts that all play a significant role in giving God the glory he deserves. All members of the body are used by the Father, but some fall under the radar due to being misunderstood or neglected. Historically, urban brothers and sisters in Christ have sometimes been underappreciated or not celebrated in Christendom, but things have slowly but surely been changing. One of the most influential cultures in our world is undeniably that of hip-hop. Today, hip-hop has a significant platform in the Christian community. Commercials, radio, TV and movies all cater […]

On Saturday, March 2, local Christian radio station ReachFM will welcome Casting Crowns to South Florida for a night that promises to be much more than just a concert. At 7 PM, the band will be in concert at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Since 2003, Casting Crowns has earned 14 GMA Dove awards, 3 Grammy Awards, an American Music Award and has been named Billboard magazine’s top-selling Christian act several years running. Songs like “Courageous,” “Voice of Truth,” “Jesus, Friend of Sinners,” “Lifesong,” “Glorious Day” and “Praise You in This Storm” have become smash hits, making the […]

Drugs. Alcohol. Gambling. Food. Sex. Shopping. Chances are if you have never struggled with an addiction yourself, there is someone in your immediate circle of friends or family who has either battled one or is in the midst of the fight right now. A widely-held belief in modern-day drug treatment and psychology is that addictions are a disease. Most major medical plans even include coverage for the treatment of addictions, similar to the coverage provided for the treatment of a traditional illness or injury. While many advocate and work towards helping others attain successful treatment for the “disease” of addiction, […]

The New York Times reports that the October 14, 2012 season three premiere of AMC’s zombie drama The Walking Dead smashed previous cable TV records with a total of 10.9 million viewers. The Twilight saga of books and films has grossed a combined $5.7 billion worldwide as of the date of this publication. Vampire-themed shows such as HBO’s True Blood and CW’s The Vampire Diaries are wildly popular. Today’s society is obsessed with the otherworldly, but this is hardly a new phenomenon. Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt wowed audiences in 1994’s Interview with the Vampire. The Night of the Living […]

The 2012 elections brought about a first for modern-day America: the legalization of marijuana for recreational use in the states of Colorado and Washington. While these newly-enacted state laws remain in violation of federal law and policy – which still classify marijuana as a dangerous “Schedule I” narcotic with no medicinal value – it is now safe and legal for Colorado and Washington residents to possess, use and even grow marijuana without any fear of criminal charges or arrest. A hazy issue This new development in the progression of marijuana legislation has, in many cases, brought about more questions than […]