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Wreaths Across America Adorns the Graves of Fallen Heroes

All across the nation, American citizens expressed thanks to those who served in the military on Veterans Day. Veterans, both young and old, were given their day of love and reflection. Some, however, never live to experience that honor. That’s where Wreaths Across America comes in. When one sees the spectacular vision of graves with wreathes decorated in a festive and honoring fashion, it expresses a true sense of honor and gratitude. What is Wreaths Across America? Morris Worcester was the owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Maine. They specialized in delivering wreaths to people across the state. In 1992, however, a […]

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A Hometown Christmas Near the Beach

South Florida will celebrate a hometown Christmas with music, dancing and fun for all ages at the 9th Annual Christmas Near the Beach on December 12th from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Arts Park at Young Circle in Hollywood. The event will include bands, ballet, drama, a kids zone, a sports zone, Christmas food drive, vendors, classic car show and a free photo with St. Nick at his “Beach House.” It will kick-off with some worship and soon St. Nick will arrive in a convertible and give a gift to baby Jesus. The inspiration behind this was to appeal […]

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Emmy Winning Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant is Back to Dazzle

The Emmy-Award winning Ft. Lauderdale Christmas Pageant, hosted by First Baptist Fort Lauderdale, will delight Floridians once again this November 27-December 13. For over thirty years, First Baptist FTL has undertaken the mission of producing this spectacular Christmas celebration. More than just a Christmas play, the Christmas Pageant prides in bringing to life the greatest story of all through a Broadway-style stage production in a state-of-the art venue. The Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant delights in exhibiting a dynamic show full of original music, merry costumes and vibrant choreography. In its opening acts, the pageant features traditional Christmas Carols with a […]

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Urban League to Host 10th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast

People from all walks of life, cultures and faiths will gather for the Urban League’s 10th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, December 5, at the First Church of the Open Bible in Lauderdale Lakes. Focusing on the theme of thanksgiving, the Urban League of Broward County invites community, business, educational, religious and political leaders, including state legislators, mayors and other public officials, to convene in the spirit of prayer, peace and unity as they close out their 40th Anniversary year. Urban League Talk Rev. Henry “Trae” Green, III, pastor of Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, West Palm Beach, […]

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Wow Date Nights…Mission Possible?

Men, your mission—should you chose to accept it—is to create a WOW date night with your wife. Why? If you and your wife are like most: You are busy with your career(s). You are busy with your kid(s). You are busy watching or playing sports. Your marriage has become routine and lacks vision. You spend more time interacting with your phone than with your wife. Your wife is not as available as you would like her to be. You spend less than three minutes daily meaningfully interacting with your wife.   Are you falling in or out of love? In […]

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New Prayer App Invites God into the Action

This may shock you, so hang on. According to many theologians, Biblical research reveals that prayer does NOT change things. Now, please catch your spiritual breath and allow for a short explanation. Praying goes beyond a presentation of problems and troubles. Praying does something else. Biblical prayer asks for God to come on the scene and activate His goodness. The first request of The Lord’s Prayer is “Thy will be done on earth as it is done in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Without asking for His will to be done, God is shut out of the game and kept on the […]

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Authenticity – When Image Matches Reality

Every public figure has an image. On a regular basis there is a news story about some public figure where the image is found to not match the reality. No profession is immune to this disappointing and disillusioning event, be it politician, pastor, business person, teacher or whoever. It has been said, “You impress people from a distance but you impact them up close.” Most of us would like to be a better person and have a positive impact on others, especially those we care deeply about. Why is it we so often can’t measure up to our own ideals? […]

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Fostering Gratitude

Gratitude has more to do with our reactions to our circumstances than the actual circumstances. Gratitude starts within the heart. How easy to have a pity party and say, “Why me?” Once, I was struggling with despair and a dear friend responded to my self-absorption with, “Why not you?” This truth made me stop and think. I learned (which wasn’t easy or quick) to look at my obstacles as opportunities to see how God wanted me to change, what He was trying to teach me, and how I could foster a grateful heart. Gratitude is a training field requiring time, […]

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The Impact of High School Sports

Whatever the sport of choice, many students dedicate 10 hours or more each week to participation in high school athletics, but is this time well spent? The Aspen Institute Project Play compiled the following facts from different studies on the benefits of sports on students: “When researchers from RWJF/Harvard/NPR asked about the positive effects playing sports has had for their children, they pointed to physical health (88%), giving the child something to do (83%), teaching discipline or dedication (81%), teaching how to get along with others (78%), mental health (73%), social life (65%), skills to help in future schooling (56%), […]

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Free Flights For Veterans on Veteran’s Day

Paul Kramer’s Learn to Fly Center is grateful for the service of our Veterans. As a token of their gratitude, PKLTFC invites Veterans to “come fly WITH us, ON us” during Veteran’s Day. On November 11th from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Veterans will be treated to a first flight lesson in one of our exceptionally well-maintained Cessna 172’s or Piper Warrior completely free of charge. Flights normally cost $195/hr plus fuel, with instructor. There will be a stand down at 11 a.m. for a moment of silence in respectful remembrance of those who gave all. Veterans will be flown by the […]

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