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Omar Aleman: The Final Exam

Omar Aleman
4 Jun 2022
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Omar Aleman, Aleman and Associates, Good News Media Group, June 2022

A few days ago, as I loitered at the gym in an impossible attempt to acquire muscles at this advanced stage of life, an adolescent girl of Asian descent interrupted my pretense to join me in conversation. She had learned that I had taught classes at a local university where she planned to attend and wanted “my take” on the institution. Always amenable to take a break from exercise, we proceeded to converse about the value of education and how it impacts the work ethic and performance of the individual upon graduation.   The chalkboard Jesus used parables to teach […]

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Dr. Maria E. Saunders: Compassionate Education

Dr. Maria E. Saunders
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When I’m asked about the differences between the Elementary Education program at Trinity Florida and that of other local universities, my answer is always the same, “Nothing, but everything.” On the surface, they seem identical. We all have a state-approved teacher training program; we teach the same basic course work; our professors are all highly qualified, and we issue the same degree – a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. However, the difference is not in what we teach but how we teach. When filtering education through the work of Christ, we emphasize a parallel between Jesus’ ministry of compassion and […]

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Dr. Maria E. Saunders, Trinity International University–Florida, Good News Media Group, June 2022

Edwin Copeland: Church United Discusses Digital Transformation in the Church

Edwin Copeland
3 Jun 2022
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Edwin Copeland, Church United, Good News Media Group, June 2022

Last month Church United hosted a special gathering with Mart Green, of Hobby Lobby, and technologist Ben Elmore, of Intevity, to discuss the changing landscape of missional engagement and the unprecedented evangelistic opportunity that stands before the churches of our region. Mart Green reminded the pastors and ministry leaders in attendance that the opportunity in front of the Church requires a united, collective impact and held up Church United as a national model and example of collaborative impact for gospel advancement. Ben Elmore gave practical insight into how technology is impacting our missional front door. and that while churches have […]

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Stephan N. Tchividjian: Grunts

Stephan Tchividjian
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Once in a while I tend to be petty. For example, I’ve been noticing a lot of grunts around me of late. Grunts are audible noises that one voluntarily makes… usually. Pigs grunt, but that’s not the type of grunt I am talking about. I’m noticing the human grunts. My daughter grunts when I ask her how her day was… I’m not sure how to interpret that; is it good or bad? I have also noticed the loud “come on” or “hmmmm” in a crowd… I think they call that a loud listener. I am not much of a grunter […]

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Stephan N. Tchividjian, National Christian Foundation, Good News Media Group, June 2022

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn: NCAA Student Leader Sees ‘Way Too Much Pressure’ on Young Athletes

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
1 Jun 2022
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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Good News Media Group, June 2022

With summer sports camps now in full gear across our communities, we need to talk about a painful subject. And on this subject, Palm Beach Atlantic soccer player Michaela Boyd has insight for parents that could prove lifesaving.  At least three NCAA athletes died by suicide in less than two months this past spring, according to news reports. That breaks Michaela’s heart. And she knows from experience how mental health crises in college athletics can develop from attitudes found in organized sports for children. Michaela began competing at a young age, and she sees great benefits in team sports. “It […]

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BigCardio 5K Fitness Event Benefits Teens in Foster Care

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After a two-year hiatus, BiGCardio came back this year. And what fun it was! If you’re not familiar with the event, it is a fun community event that takes place annually on the first Saturday in May to raise awareness of National Foster Care month, and to benefit teens in foster care through BiG Children’s Foundation. The event includes a 5K run or walk, fitness classes, sports tournaments and lots of activities, entertainment, booths, food and a fun zone for all ages. Businesses, churches, groups, and schools form teams and come out for a day of smiles, fellowship, and fun. […]

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BiG Children’s Foundation, Good News Media Group, June 2022

Franklin Graham: The Eternal Peril of Progressive Christianity

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Franklin Graham, Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Good News Media Group, January 2022

For decades, a war has been raging against Biblical Christianity that goes under the seemingly innocent name of “progressive Christianity.” It has cropped up in the halls of seminaries, infiltrated the pulpits of thousands of churches and been propagated by a godless liberal media. It is bent on casting doubt and undermining the foundational principles of God’s Word. Many of the Apostle Paul’s letters were written to churches that were experiencing serious doctrinal errors. One of his sternest was penned to the church in Galatia, which is part of modern-day Turkey. In it, he launched into a stern rebuke for […]

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Faith Based Summit Kicks Off 7th Annual Behavioral Health Conference

The Good News
31 May 2022
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More than 400 health professionals from across the region joined United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Florida Department of Children and Families, FHE Health and Signature Grand, for the 7th Annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power Of Prevention, where renowned psychologists, professors, trauma and grief specialists, DEI experts and prevention specialists provided crucial continuing education to Broward’s behavioral health professionals. Behavioral Health and the Power of Prevention With this year’s event focused on the Power of Prevention in reducing substance use, the materials promoted behavioral health as […]

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United Way of Broward County, Good News Media Group, May 2022

Newton Fairweather: The Road Less Traveled

Newton Fairweather
25 May 2022
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Newton Fairweather, Faith and Joy Church, and CBMC Fort Lauderdale Board Chaplin, Good News Media Group, May 2022

I have always had a healthy respect and appreciation for brothers and sisters who labor in missions all over the world and those who champion the needs of others in the U.S. such as foster care organizations, shelters for men and women, feeding programs, after school programs and local inner-city programs, etc. These programs are the boots on the ground. In spite of the need for “all hands on deck,” the work is plenty, but the laborers are still few. There are so many mission fields, some right in front of us. How many of you know what your mission […]

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Julie Anne Vargas: How to Create a New Song

Julie Anne Vargas
19 May 2022
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Songwriting has always been a central part of Village Hymns, and we believe that songwriting is a form of worship. Psalm 96 lays it out perfectly; it begins by saying, “Sing to the LORD a new song…proclaim his salvation day after day.” Every year Village Hymns invites local worship leaders and musicians to participate in a 28-Day Songwriting Challenge – challenging them to write for 10 minutes every day for the month of February. It only takes 10 minutes a day to get started, then it only takes 28 days of writing until songwriting is a daily habit. Years go […]

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Julie Anne Vargas, Village Hymns, Good News Media Group, May 2022