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A Second Chance

Chrissie Ferguson
5 May 2014
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Daniel’s Story Not everyone believes in second chances. But Daniel Cadorette and Theresa Gold know they exist after the family’s loss eventually led to new hope for life. Cadorette, a 22-year-old Palm Beach Atlantic University student, from Snellville, Georgia, was raised in a loving home. “My mom was always very involved in my life,” Cadorette recalls of his mother with whom he had a close relationship. But life began to change for Cadorette’s family when his parents decided to file for divorce in 2004. It was an emotional year for Cadorette and his younger sister, Isabelle. “At times, I felt […]

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An Incredible Night to Remember at ReachFest 2014

The Good News
4 May 2014
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More than 5,800 South Floridians gathered at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton last month to hear Christian performers MercyMe, Britt Nicole, Jamie Grace, Colton Dixon and Citizen Way during ReachFest 2014, and it was one amazing night. “I am blown away by what I saw our Lord JESUS do that evening as He walked amongst us!”said Jennifer Aluart, Reach FM Station Manager. “From the weather, to the incredible messages that each artist had to share, to Pastor Billy Venezia’s message and all that were saved, to even the whimsical glow sticks and confetti that shot out over the […]

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Dolphins Can Start Fresh in 2014 NFL Draft

Jonathan Ebanks
3 May 2014
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The NFL Draft represents a fresh start for each NFL organization and offers each team an opportunity to add fresh talent who can help improve upon the problems of yesteryear while hopefully developing into the studs of tomorrow who will carry the club to greatness. The Miami Dolphins are an organization that has spent at least the last decade botching high draft picks, failing to prioritize their needs and misguidedly placing an emphasis on physical attributes and athleticism over raw talent and intangibles. However, each new year brings new football prospects. New prospects mean a new draft. And a new […]

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Glorifying God with Laughter

Cresonia Hsieh
2 May 2014
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After a history of abuse and overcoming homosexual tendencies by finding a relationship with God, Christine Sneeringer managed to find a way not only to smile again but to laugh. Today Sneeringer runs an interdenominational Christian parachurch ministry in South Florida called Worthy Creations and performs stand-up comedy. Glorifying God through humor, Sneeringer does so by sharing her testimony, establishing the fact that she used to be a lesbian and then joking about her gender insecurities and dating life. “My comedy is so new that I’m still figuring it out,” said Sneeringer. “But there is a ministry aspect to my […]

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Had A Great Fall: The Recurring Story Of Mega-Pastors And Mega-Sinners

The Good News
29 Apr 2014
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I first met Bob Coy 25 years ago when I was home from seminary on a summer break. He was the guest on my dad’s TV talk show, “FeedBack.” He made quite an impression. The subject was evangelism and this young, fiery, hilarious, transplant from Las Vegas stole the show. In his jeans and T-shirt, he stood out on the panel of clergy wearing their Sunday best. He was whimsical and passionate, and it was no surprise to me how in a few short years he would build the largest congregation in Fort Lauderdale, a city infamous for church plant […]

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Summer Camps to Prevent the Summer “Brain Drain”

Press Release
3 Apr 2014
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Pick Up The Children’s Trust Summer Programs Guides in Winn-Dixie Stores and Online after April 15 MIAMI, FL — April 1, 2014 — Many students lose up to two months of math and reading skills every summer, according to the National Summer Learning Association, but the summer “brain drain” can be prevented with enriching summer camps that include an academic component. For tips on choosing the best summer camp, how to keep your youngster engaged and learning during the summer, and much more, look for a copy of The Children’s Trust 2014 Summer Programs Guide, available starting April 15 at all Miami-Dade Winn-Dixie stores, at other select […]

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4KIDS BiG Cardio Blends Fitness, Sports and Fundraising to Help Kids

The Good News
1 Apr 2014
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This spring, thousands of South Floridians are rising to the challenge to train and raise money to make a difference in their community. In honor of National Foster Care Month in May, the annual 4KIDS BiG Cardio 5K, Fitness and Sports Event sponsored by Walgreens, will be held on Saturday, May 3 at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. Anchored by a 5K Run/Walk, the event also promises a ton of fun for everyone—from the sports tournaments to fitness classes to the family Fun Zone. Proceeds from the event fund 4KIDS of South Florida’s initiatives to help kids in crisis. […]

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ReachFest: Five Incredible Acts, One Unforgettable Night!

Anitra Parmele
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ReachFest 2014, taking place on Saturday, April 12 at Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Boca Raton, will feature an incredible lineup of MercyMe, Britt Nicole, Jamie Grace, Colton Dixon and Citizen Way. “With the success of our 2012 concert with Jeremy Camp and then 2013 with Casting Crowns, we are thrilled this year to present our first music festival,” ReachFM station manager Jennifer Aluart explained. But ReachFest is not your run of the mill Christian concert and not even your average festival. Aluart continued, “With many multi-artist events, the artists are only on stage for two or three songs. For ReachFest, we’ve […]

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The Importance of Remembering

Dr. Susan Michael
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Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah, is a sacred day in memory of the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust. This year it will be marked on April 28 with many ceremonies, all with the Israeli national flag flying at half-mast. At 10:00 a.m. sirens will sound throughout Israel for two minutes during which people will cease all activity, even stopping their cars in the middle of the street, in order to stand at attention in silent tribute to the dead. On the eve of Yom HaShoah, South Florida residents may participate in a March of Remembrance on […]

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Recovering God’s Design for Broken Families

James A. Smith Sr.
25 Mar 2014
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Soon after arriving in 2008 as the new lead pastor of First Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, Jimmy Scroggins realized he was no longer in the Bible Belt. The realization occurred when seven of eight couples who signed up for a marriage preparation class were already living together—some after other marriages, some with children from multiple prior relationships in and out of wedlock, and most were not even Christians. A native of Jacksonville, Fla., Scroggins’ more than 15 years of pastoral ministry experiences there and in Louisville, Ky., were meager preparation for what he found in South Florida. Scroggins, […]

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