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William “Bill” C. Davell, Esq.: Navigating Florida’s Judicial System

William C. Davell
10 Apr 2025
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William “Bill” C. Davell, Esq., Tripp Scott, Good News Media Group, April 2025

The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month features a conversation with Robert Meacham, a director at Tripp Scott Law Firm, who represents a wide variety of clients in the fields of construction, business and real estate law, including litigation and transactional representation. Courts can be scary places. Seemingly all-powerful robed judges hover behind a tall bench, gavel in hand. Court rules and language are often unfamiliar, no matter how many TV legal dramas we’ve watched. Typically, parties or loved ones are in court because something untoward […]

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Adventure, Faith and Fun: Your Guide to Summer Camps

The Good News
9 Apr 2025
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Summer camp isn’t just about roasting marshmallows and splashing in the lake — it’s about discovery, growth, and lifelong friendships. For many kids, it’s a time to explore new skills, build confidence and deepen their faith in an environment that’s both exciting and meaningful. Whether your child is eager for outdoor adventure, creative arts, scientific exploration or spiritual enrichment, there’s a Christian camp nearby ready to welcome them. We’ve gathered a list of local camps, organized from south to north, to help you find the perfect fit for your family. Get ready for a summer filled with faith, fun, and […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: Is It a Problem When Parents Do Not Agree?

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
3 Apr 2025
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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts, Sheridan House Family Ministries, Good News Media Group, April 2025

Is it okay for a husband and wife to disagree on the way they parent their child? This is a question asked a lot! It is not only okay; it is natural! It is actually in the top three areas of conflict in a marriage We all arrive at the wedding ceremony operating from different backgrounds, raised by different parenting styles and with different temperaments. It stands to reason that our differences are going to be most impassioned and challenging when it comes to dealing with our greatest areas of interest — our children. The differences in opinion are not […]

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Chris Simpson: Blinded To Our Blessedness

Chris Simpson
1 Apr 2025
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This week, I read an article by an American evangelical writer — someone who, by his admission, primarily writes for European and African audiences. Like much of his recent work, this piece was deeply critical of the current American administration. A well-known global Christian organization then amplified it, sharing it with a vast audience. I commented, and to his credit, the author reached out. We had a respectful exchange, and he invited me to respond on his blog. I prefer to journal about it in my own forum. So here it is. For American evangelicals — hear me — I […]

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Chris Simpson, Good News Media Group, April 2025

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn: Creating Change Makers Through Christ-First Higher Education

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
13 Mar 2025
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Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Good News Media Group, March 2025

Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has long been a place where tomorrow’s leaders can grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. In the last year PBA has been recognized as the third fastest-growing institution in the nation for applications, and for the third consecutive year, we celebrated our largest incoming class. This surge in enrollment reflects a significant trend: today’s students are increasingly drawn to a liberal arts education deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian principles. While we carefully measure our successes at PBA, celebrating initiatives and milestones that strengthen the light we shine for His Kingdom, I believe the […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: What To Do When Your Child Misbehaves

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
4 Mar 2025
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“I know I need to do something when my child is talking back,” a frustrated mother blurted out, “I just don’t know what to do!” A mom made the news once when she reached such an incredible point of frustration that she put her child in a car wash as a consequence. She knew the child’s behavior needed to be dealt with, but she had no idea what the proper response should be.   Be prepared Parents should expect their children to misbehave and rebel. Why? Because they’re children! Understanding that reality, it should also be expected that parents need […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts, Sheridan House Family Ministries, Good News Media Group, March 2025

Lisa May: Good Wife?

Lisa May
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Lisa May, Relate Well Live Well, Good News Media Group, March 2025

I was recently asked to share my thoughts on being a good wife. I had to laugh on the inside because I haven’t been a wife in a long time. My first thought was a mental picture of the television show “Leave it to Beaver.” June and Ward Clever lived a very traditional, 1950’s lifestyle and June vacuumed in a dress, heels, pearls and lipstick. Together they had two sons. She was a stay-at-home Mom and Ward appeared every evening in time for dinner with the family, never seeming to be late, hurried, frustrated and neither seemed haggard. No apparent […]

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One More Suicide Is One Too Many: Heather Palacios’ Life-Saving Mission

Shelly Pond
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Every 40 seconds someone in the world dies by suicide, according to the World Health Organization. In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports rates have soared by more than 35% in the last two decades, hitting young people especially hard. Heather Palacios knows this battle firsthand. Having fought suicidal thoughts since early childhood and survived an almost fatal attempt as a young pastor’s wife, she is now on a mission to keep others alive.  Through the nonprofit she founded, Wondherful Inc., she and her dedicated team have distributed more than 19,500 LifeBoxes filled with tools for […]

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Heather Palacios, Wondherful, Good News Media Group, March 2025

William “Bill” C. Davell, Esq.: How Do We Avoid Surprise Partners in Our Family Business?

William C. Davell
14 Feb 2025
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William “Bill” C. Davell, Esq., Tripp Scott, Good News Media Group, February 2025

The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month features a conversation with Douglas H. Reynolds and Henny Lawrence Shomar, directors with Tripp Scott. In starting a family business, you hear and read about unexpected changes in family structure that leave outsiders or even family members not originally in the company with unintended control.    Bill Davell: How do families avoid or manage such “surprise partnerships?”   Douglas Reynolds and Henny Shomar: It’s right to be concerned. Family businesses are big business in America – they account for […]

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50 Years of Grace and Growth: How the Barnes Family Helped Transform South Florida Families and Churches

Shelly Pond
5 Feb 2025
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This Year’s Legacy Families Feature For over five decades, the Barnes family has woven their faith and resilience into the fabric of South Florida, redefining what it means to serve both church and community. At the heart of this legacy stands Dr. Bob Barnes, whose tenure as CEO of Sheridan House Family Ministries has not only uplifted single mothers and at-risk youth but also catalyzed a movement for stronger families across the region. His wife Rosemary, a powerful partner, has served alongside him, mentoring women through her weekly Bible studies. Rosemary’s family is rooted in a remarkable lineage, including five […]

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Sheridan House, Good News Media Group, February 2025