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Republicans Vie for Congress in District 22

Sasha Richardson
4 Aug 2014
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The Republican Primary election on August 26 has three republicans competing to represent Florida’s 22nd Congressional District. After that date, one will have the chance to replace incumbent democrat Lois Frankel in the general election on November 4. That person will represent about 650,000 people across five cities. He or she would be their voice on the federal level. All three candidates – Andrea Leigh McGee, Paul Spain and David William Wagie – support a limited government, a balanced national budget, a simplified tax code and making changes for job growth; however, you may find that they vary on social […]

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Contini Challenges Incumbent Circuit Court Judge

Alexander Suarez
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Voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to choose Attorney John P. Contini or incumbent Judge Steven B. Feren for Broward Circuit Court Judge on August 26th. This election will determine who decides cases related to family court and juveniles, so there are many factors to consider. These cases require care and wisdom to avoid rashness or the sway of persuasion that comes through outward impressions, being able to discern right and wrong with utmost caution as those deliberating over the lives of those under their responsibility. It also means managing a full docket of cases without getting bogged […]

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Strength In Weakness

Jeremy McKeen
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How do you view your weaknesses? Do you boast in them? Weaknesses and hardships are not typically something people boast about, but they can be. You wouldn’t naturally think that your weakness is an asset, that your trial is a gift or that your problem can actually make you more effective in life, but it’s true. The Apostle Paul once had a “thorn in the flesh,” some weakness that was harassing him, but he learned how to boast in it and be content with it, and you can too. The problem of weakness One of the problems of weakness is […]

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Paddle Out in Memory of Phil Pechonis

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In memory of a beloved friend, minister and surfer, more than a hundred supporters paddled out in memory of Phil Pechonis at Deerfield Beach pier on July 18. Pechonis, the former general manager of Island Water Sports, passed away on July 14. He is survived by his wife, Megan, and his children, Max, 18; Zach, 16, Katie, 11; and Alex 10. The family moved to North Devon, England, to start a church in September of 2000. In 2002 he co-founded a Christian Music Festival, Creation Fest in Woolacombe, Devon, which has gone from a one-day to a week-long festival. “Phil […]

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Christian Persecution in the 21st Century

Bob Woods
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Often we think of the serious persecution and martyrdom of Christians as being something primarily in the early Church times or in the Middle Ages during the Holy Wars and the Crusades. Nothing could be further from the truth, as there is evidence that there is a greater degree of persecution of Christians and believers dying for their faith today than at any time since the time of Jesus Christ. According to Prisoner Alert, a ministry of The Voice of the Martyrs, Christians are being persecuted for their faith in more than 40 nations around the world today. In some […]

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Christ Fellowship Grows in Boynton Beach Mall

Shelly Pond
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Christ Fellowship Boynton Beach recently made an unconventional move to its new location in the Boynton Beach Mall. Originally meeting at Boynton Beach High School with about 850 people, Campus Pastor Dave Simile said, “We needed a permanent location and this space became available that was centrally located near public transportation lines and was less than 1.2 miles away from their original location.” The Growth of Christ Fellowship Timing the opening with Easter weekend created a lot of excitement, and Christ Fellowship Boynton Beach had more than 4,500 visitors during three services Easter morning, making use of six overflow rooms. […]

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Hobby Lobby expanding in South Florida

Shelly Pond
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Despite the controversy regarding the recent Supreme Court Case, Hobby Lobby seems to be thriving and plans to open 70 new stores in 2014. Five of those Hobby Lobby stores are opening right here in South Florida. In April, a Hobby Lobby South Florida craft store opened in Davie with grand openings slated for Miami on August 18 and Boca Raton on September 29. Additional locations are in the works for Coral Springs and Deerfield Beach with opening dates to be announced. Founded by David Green in an Oklahoma City garage in 1972 with $600 in borrowed funds, Hobby Lobby […]

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South Floridians Rally to Support Israel

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More than 3,500 people attended a rally to support Israel in Miami Beach on July 20 in an effort to Stand United for Israel.  Organized by Christians United For Israel (CUFI) at Florida International University, the event was held in order “to raise awareness of the current conflict and to send support and unconditional love to our brethren in Israel and the Israel Defense Forces.” The CUFI announcement stated, “We want to expose the truth– Hamas is the enemy, not Israel. The State of Israel is a peace loving nation and, like all other nations, has the right– and responsibility– […]

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Covenant Retirement Communities Awards Scholarship

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Covenant Retirement Communities (CRC) awarded Kari Cook, a senior at Calvary Christian Academy and resident of Sunrise, a $1,225 scholarship to help fund her college education at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where she plans to study business marketing. –“Covenant Retirement Communities is dedicated to individual development and fulfillment. The scholarships underscore that key commitment,” said Deborah Tate, CRC vice president of human resources. CRC bases awards on career pursuits consistent with CRC values, an essay explaining career goals and the student’s involvement in extra-curricular activities. During high school, Kari volunteered at CVF and worked as a waitress on campus. […]

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Dog Days at Church by the Glades

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Churchgoers brought their dogs to Church by the Glades to attend services in the worship center during Dog Days Weekend July 26 and 27. For this free event the church set up a “VIP” section for the four-legged guests that included a photo spot, doggy treat center, fresh water and of course plenty of toys to keep the fur-babies occupied. Entering the worship center, guests were greeted with Duran Duran’s version of “Hungry like the Wolf” (all the songs kept with the Dog Days Weekend theme), and volunteers in hazmat suites labeled Poop Patrol perused the isles providing clean up […]

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