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Christmas Near the Beach Will Attempt Caroling World Record

The Good News
14 Dec 2016
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Having celebrated the wonder of Christmas for past 10 years in Hollywood, Christmas Near The Beach this year hopes to attain the Guinness Book of World Records title for “Most People Caroling.” Deena McDaniel, co-founder and producer of Christmas Near The Beach, said, “I wanted to do something unusual to celebrate the 10th year and what better way than to sing Christmas Carols and hymns to the Lord!” This free family-friendly variety show began as an idea in 2007 to bring the Gospel to streets of South Florida in a time of year when people can experience the truth about […]

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Remember Worthy Charities in Your Christmas Giving

Shelly Pond
9 Dec 2016
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Christmas is the season when there is a focus on spreading good will toward men. Many ministries are hoping you will remember to send them a gift as you plan your Christmas giving. In fact, an analysis of the Digital Giving Index found that 31 percent of annual giving occurred in the month of December with 12 percent of annual giving taking place on the last three days of the year, according to Charity Navigator. This is a huge time for many ministries,” said Melodie Stoligrosz, director of client relations for Ministry Ventures, a coaching organization that helps nonprofits develop […]

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Finding the Star of Bethlehem

Tom DeRosa
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Was there an actual “Star” of Bethlehem or was it an apparition that God miraculously set in the skies that led three Magi (Kings or Wise men) to the Savior of the world? Could the star actually be an unusual pattern of heavenly bodies aligned over Bethlehem? Some think it was an angel that appeared as a star. The mystery of the Christmas star has always been subject to much discussion by scholars and followers of Christ. The Star of Bethlehem appears in Matthew 2:3-11 where we are told that there was a sign in the heavens that lead the […]

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A Christmas Fantasy

John Hawkins, Sr
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Two thousand years ago on a Judean hillside an angel appeared to a group of shepherds keeping watch over their sheep by night. He announced good news that would bring great joy to all people. A savior – Christ the Lord was born. Then suddenly the sky was ablaze while an angelic choir proclaimed peace on earth and good-will toward men. The shepherds were given instructions on how to find this new baby in the village of Bethlehem. They went there and worshipped the baby Jesus. What a wonderful story. It tells us the real meaning of Christmas. There are […]

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Bethlehem Revisited Takes Visitors Back in Time

Melia Diana
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First Church of Coral Springs invites you to Bethlehem Revisited, a living interactive recreation of the town of Bethlehem. It is a chance to watch the town of Bethlehem come to life as it was more than 2,000 years ago during the time of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. This five-day annual event will open Friday, December 9 and continue till Tuesday, December 13. Bethlehem Revisited started over 20 years ago. There are more than 300 volunteers from staff to local churches, uniting together for this live event. Janet Brockway, event and drama coordinator, said, “All volunteers are trained […]

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Former NFL QB Jeff Kemp on Turning Trials to Triumphs

Carl Foster
6 Dec 2016
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Former NFL Quarterback Jeff Kemp is dedicated to strengthening families and strengthening teams. He is passionate about advancing collaboration to support marriages, families and children. In 2012 Jeff joined FamilyLife as vice president and catalyst for helping others. FamilyLife is a national ministry leader in marriage conferences, radio outreach and empowering resources to heal and strengthen families. Jeff founded and led Stronger Families in the Pacific Northwest from 1993 to 2010. Stronger Families united communities around strengthening marriages and today assists military and high-stress couples in protecting their marriages. Jeff is the author of Facing The Blitz – Three Strategies […]

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Leaders See Things Differently

Paul Greasley
5 Dec 2016
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Leaders are people, like all of us. But there is something different about a real leader. Leaders see things with a clarity that brings life into focus. Leaders see things that other people don’t see. Physical eyesight is one of the five senses. We take special care to preserve our vision. A few years ago the total vision care market in the U.S. generated about 34.5 billion dollars. Eye sight is important. We often use the analogy of sight to express our agreement or disagreement with each other. Sometimes we say that we see eye-to-eye about a certain situation. At […]

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Community Event and 5K Planned to Support Local Police Officers

Shelly Pond
29 Nov 2016
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  In a show of support for law enforcement and the community, North Creek Presbyterian Church will host its 8th Annual North Creek Explorer 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, December 3. However, this year’s activities have been expanded to include community outreach and interaction with officers beyond what they have done in the past. Activities begin at 3 p.m. with the race starting at 5 p.m. from North Creek Presbyterian Church, located at 4601 NW 71st Place in Coconut Creek. Given tensions that have recently developed around the country between some communities and the police, Gary Fallon, North Creek […]

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It’s the Little Things

Patricia Hartman
18 Nov 2016
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“Name ten things you love about your husband,” I challenged a friend at the end of her marital rope. “Nothing. I can’t think of one thing,” she replied. I prompted, “Does he provide?” “He brings home a paycheck. That’s it.” She had no trouble listing the things he did wrong. Facebook post I posted the same challenge on Facebook. Early in the day, I got one response. One person wrote one thing. I replied that I had asked for ten things, but there was no further reply. Was that it? Finally, LouAnne chimed in with her Carlos rocks 10: He […]

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WeROne Music Festival to Unite Hollywood with Music, Food and Art

The Good News
17 Nov 2016
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“There is strength in numbers. We’ve all heard that phrase and there is much truth to it. It speaks of many people putting their hands together for the work at hand, and the result is that much gets done. It speaks of unity, harmony and agreement. That is what WeROne means to me,” explained Fidel Gomez, pastor of Calvary Chapel Hollywood. “It’s a group of people that, although they may be very different, are willing to put aside differences that there might be unity and harmony.” On Saturday, November 19, the WeROne Music Festival will present its inaugural full-day event […]

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