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Q Commons Explores Cultural Topics and Advances Good in South Florida

Edwin Copeland
19 Feb 2016
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Take a look around South Florida…what do you see?Some see beauty – roadways lined with palm trees, breathtaking sunsets, endless beach, perfect weather, leading philanthropy, attractive people, yachts, cruise ships, expensive cars, a thriving economy and carefree smiles of people from across the world saying, “hello Sunny!” Others see brokenness. Income inequality – impoverished low-income housing across the street from a Ferrari dealership. A homeless epidemic – men and women with small children standing on street corners asking for a meal and safe shelter. An overtaxed foster care system – sirens wailing, first responders removing children from their homes. Overburdened […]

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Celebrating the Daughters of the King

The Good News
2 Feb 2016
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One of the most exciting times in the life of a man is when he is told he is going to be a father. The most terrifying time in the life of a man is when he is told he is going to have a daughter. From the moment she is born, this little girl that God has perfectly created holds the keys to our hearts and there is not one day that goes by that we don’t worry about them. A mother’s love for them is one thing, but they are and will forever be, “Daddy’s Little Princesses.” From […]

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One Local Ministry Provides an Oasis for those Impacted by HIV/AIDS

Terry Morrow
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Florida ranked first among the 50 states in the number of HIV diagnoses in 2013, and despite the lingering stigma associated with the disease, one ministry is providing an Oasis for those impacted by the disease. According to Aids.gov (2016), over 12 million people in the United States are living with HIV and about 1 in 8 or 12.8 percent do not realize they have it. The incidence of HIV infection has remained somewhat consistent with approximately 50,000 new cases diagnosed per year. Approximately 1 in 4 or 25 percent of those new infections are among youth age 13-24, and […]

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Making a Difference for Life

Tewannah Aman
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Last September Denise sat in an abortion clinic on Oakland Park Boulevard. Financial pressure and embarrassment took her there.  “I was determined. I mean, I don’t believe in abortion. But I was facing a situation.” So she told herself, “Okay, I’m going to get this done.” Surrounded by the clinic’s bare walls on a Saturday morning, she filled out paperwork and grew anxious. “I saw my life flash before me.” She walked out to the parking lot and spotted four people talking with the friend who brought her. “And I’m like, ‘Are you kidding me? Right now?’”They told Denise they were […]

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World LEADERS Conference Brings National Speakers to Palm Beach

Carl Foster
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The 2016 World LEADERS Conference is bringing some of the most esteemed leadership experts in the world together on March 2 and 3 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Designed to provide participants with a uniquely personal experience in an intimate setting, the two-day conference provides opportunities for interacting and networking with other businesses and focuses on the critical issues and trends that are shaping business today. The message of the conference is that true leadership begins with serving others first. Urban Meyer, coach of the 2014 National Champion Ohio State Buckeyes and former University of Florida coach is […]

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Explorer Program Gives Youth a Taste of Public Service

Geoffrey Still
1 Feb 2016
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Imagine you are a police officer. It’s late at night and you’ve just pulled over a suspicious vehicle. As you and your partner approach the car, you must analyze and decide your next move in milliseconds. Suddenly, the driver jumps out of the car and approaches you shouting that he “wasn’t speeding.” As you firmly ask the driver to sit back in his car, the front passenger steps out and pushes past your partner. As your partner commands him to get back in the car, the passenger abruptly turns towards you and reaches for a dark object in his pocket. […]

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Race for Faith Encourages Faith, Fitness and Funds

Gabriella Morris
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Now in its 13th year, the Race for Faith 5K Run, Walk and 10K Challenge will be held at 7:30 a.m. on February 13th at John Prince Park, 2700 Sixth Ave at the Center Pavilion, in Lake Worth. An estimated 600-900 people are expected to lace up their shoes to participate in the race designed to encourage people in their faith and fitness while raising funds for a good cause.   Fundraising Cindy Martel, an avid marathoner, started Race for Faith as a way to reach people for Christ and raise money for deserving, local organizations. The race has raised […]

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Battle for Our Nation at the Polls

Jerry Newcombe
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Another election year is upon us. With so many big issues in play, there is a lot at stake. And much of the battle will be fought in the primaries. For the most part, the die will be cast at that time. But many Christians too often choose to sit on the sidelines. Some are not even registered to vote. What kind of a world are they leaving for their children, grandchildren, and neighbors? I remember seeing a bumper sticker on a car with Christian bumper stickers that said something like, “Why vote? It’s all rigged anyway.” Something to that […]

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Be Secretly Incredible with Bob Goff at Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Shelly Pond
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On March 31st thousands of city leaders, ministers and citizens will gather at the Broward Convention Center for the 54th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast with a mission to unite and encourage our community in fellowship and prayer. Bob Goff, bestselling author of Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World, will give the keynote address. When I asked him what message he planned to share, he said simply, “Love everybody always.” It was a shockingly simple reply.  But after reading his book, I should not be surprised because Bob, as he would prefer to be called, has […]

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Risen is Sure to Captivate Audiences

Bryon Mondok
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I know I’m not supposed to, but I have to admit it I love a good fight. The new New Testament era movie “Risen” starts with a brilliant Roman era battle scene. This is where director Kevin Reynolds set the hook in me. The scene was not over done. It was a simple, believable depiction of a confrontation between rebels and Romans that made the conflict real rather than cinematic. This is how I knew I was in for a good yarn that would have the kind of tension we love to experience in a film done well.   At […]

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