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Stylists and Students Bring Dignity to Kids in Foster Care

Speak Up For Kids of Palm Beach County recently hosted its annual community hair care and confidence-building event, bringing together professional stylists, student leaders, and volunteers to support children living in foster care. Held in partnership with Downtown Roots Salon, the event was designed to promote dignity, normalcy, and self-worth for children who have experienced trauma. For many children in foster care, experiences that may seem routine such as professional hair care play a critical role in reinforcing identity, confidence and emotional well-being. This event was led by the STUDENTS Speak Up For Kids chapter at Spanish River High School, exemplifying the […]

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Ignite UR Faith Inspires Confidence in Sharing the Gospel

South Florida Christians gathered for a morning of worship, humor and testimonies as well as techniques in sharing the gospel during the inaugural Ignite Conference at Grace Church in Pompano Beach on February 28. The event was presented by Ignite UR Faith Ministries (IUF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry founded by Brody Howell, a South Florida pastor, evangelist, and speaker, with a vision that “the gospel is good news for everyone, so it should be fun to learn and easy to share.”  Studies show a significant generational gap among Christians ages eighteen to forty who lack confidence in sharing the good […]

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Andrew Holmes: The Father’s House

A place prepared There has been a song on repeat in my life lately. Not in a casual way, but in the kind of way that stops you mid-thought and settles somewhere deeper. It’s centered around the Father’s house. And if I’m honest, that phrase can feel overly familiar. We’ve sung about it. We’ve said it. We’ve framed it in ways that sometimes felt sentimental. But recently, it has felt anything but sentimental to me. It has felt steady, solid and deeply necessary. In John 14:2–3, Jesus says, “In My Father’s house are many mansions… I go to prepare a […]

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Eighteen Churches Unite with Habitat Broward to Build a Home

Habitat for Humanity of Broward gathered faith leaders on February 19 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Apostles Build 2026, a transformational partnership bringing together eighteen churches to help fund and build a home at 2711 NW 9th Court in Fort Lauderdale for a family in need of safe, affordable housing. Apostles Build is a transformational partnership where each church contributes financially and through volunteer time on the construction site, supporting the approximately $300,000 needed to build a new home for a deserving family, and providing in-kind support for Habitat’s Homeowner Education Classes and Youth Empowerment Program. Build days will take place […]

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Patrick J. Kelly: Treasure Hunt

If you were the devil, what would you do to keep people from God? Our AI model gave us this answer: If I were to embody the devil, I would seek to distract people; employing a variety of strategies that play on human weaknesses and desires such as: Manipulating desires and fears. This could involve promoting materialism; encouraging a relentless pursuit of wealth and possessions leading individuals to focus on superficial goals, neglecting deeper relationships and growth; Instilling fear; creating a sense of fear or anxiety about the future at the expense of enjoying the present. This might involve spreading […]

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Antony Tchividjian: My God Story

I’m excited to share that I’ll be starting a monthly column in GOOD NEWS where I’ll be highlighting real “God Stories” from the front lines of organizations I oversee, Calvary House and Recovery United. Every month, I’ll share testimonies of redemption, restoration and lives being rebuilt — not because of a program, but because of what God is doing in the hearts of men and families. My hope is that these stories will encourage you, strengthen your faith and remind you that no one is too far gone for God’s grace. So, I thought that I would share my God […]

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Omar Aleman: God Doesn’t Move Parked Cars

“Failing to plan is planning to fail”… fair enough, since this quote has been attributed to both Ben Franklin and Winston Churchill, wise leaders indeed. This judiciousness was missing during the siege of Constantinople (Istanbul) when the Byzantines left a gate unlocked causing the Turks to storm the city and destroy their empire. How about the lack of prudence of the White Star Line, which failed to provide sufficient lifeboats on the Titanic? This proclivity was devastating to both Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler, who tried their hand at invading Russia and returned home with “their tail between their legs.” […]

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StrikeForce Giving Awards $389K to Seven Ministries

During a historic Celebration Event at the Lauderdale Yacht Club on February 24th, StrikeForce Giving gave more than $389,000 in grants to seven Christian nonprofit ministries in South Florida, adding up to a total of more than $2 million in funding allocated to ministries since its inception. A women’s giving circle, StrikeForce Giving members pool their resources for greater impact, deciding together which Christian ministries will receive their grants to fund special projects that help those in need and proclaim the gospel. Christine Auker, president of StrikeForce Giving, said “This is more than a celebration, it’s a testament to the […]

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Leslie J. Feldman: The Chauffeur

From time to time, I just prefer to keep it lighthearted. Being reminded of some wonderfully entertaining stories about some of the great leaders in the kingdom, I submit a great story from the late Reverend Billy Graham. Before he died, Billy Graham was returning to Charlotte after a speaking engagement. When his plane arrived, there was a limousine waiting to transport him to his home. As he prepared to get into the limo, he stopped and spoke to the driver. “You know,” he said, “I am 87 years old, and I have never driven a limousine. Would you mind […]

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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: Rebuilders Take Personal Responsibility

“And I said: ‘I pray, Lord God of heaven, O great and awesome God, You who keep Your covenant and mercy with those who love You and observe Your commandments, please let Your ear be attentive and Your eyes open, that You may hear the prayer of Your servant which I pray before You now, day and night, for the children of Israel Your servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel which we have sinned against You. Both my father’s house and I have sinned. We have acted very corruptly against You, and have not kept the […]

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