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Emmy Winning Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant is Back to Dazzle

Linda Nunez
29 Nov 2015
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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

Shelly Pond
25 Nov 2015
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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?

Patricia Hartman
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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

Steve Davis
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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

John Hawkins, Sr
12 Nov 2015
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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

Vickie Estler
8 Nov 2015
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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

Gabriella Morris
6 Nov 2015
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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

The Good News
5 Nov 2015
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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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Affordable Care Act Takes a Bite

Bill Kohn
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Some people say that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is a dog.  Well, for 2016 this dog finally has developed some sharp  teeth.  Maybe you noticed when you did your 2014 taxes this year that you had to pay a small penalty for not having health insurance.  The penalty you will be paying shortly for not having insurance in 2015 may be more than three times  the 2014 amount, and it will more than double in 2016.  Ouch! So what does this mean?  In 2014 if you didn’t have health insurance, you only had to pay a penalty of 1 […]

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TIU-Florida’s Alumni Association Celebrates Distinguished Alumni

The Good News
3 Nov 2015
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The Trinity International University-Florida Alumni Association had an evening full of activities Last on October 15 that reconnected old friends at the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale’s-Velocity Center. They also honored Trinity International University-Florida and Miami Christian College Heritage Alumni and celebrated their influence, impact and faithful participation in God’s redemptive work in the world. The event was hosted as part of the 1015-2020 Association’s vision to help the University expand their alumni membership goal. They celebrated with a world class-catering menu and had the opportunity to hear a memorable speech on Christian Leadership from keynote speaker, Danisa Suarez […]

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