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American Support for Israel

Dr. Susan Michael
14 Jan 2014
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A retired Army General and formerhigh ranking official in the Obama Administration, recently spoke at a well-known American university. During the questions following his remarks he was asked by a student why“25 percent of US Foreign Aid goes to Israel.” The General stumbled around and gave no real answer other than, “It’s complicated.” What he did not say was that the premise of the question was wrong to start with because the percentage of U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel is nowhere near 25 percent . He also failed to list the numerous reasons that America’s financial assistance to Israel is […]

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Remembering Sandy Hook

Terry Morrow
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On Friday, December 13, 2013, the City of Sunrise held its second annual remembrance for the victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting where 26 children and adults were killed in their elementary school. December 14 marked the one-year anniversary of this tragedy. Mayor Michael Ryan encouraged residents to unite and build bonds of fellowship and hope. Ryan stated, “Tonight, we are joined together in an unbreakable embrace of peace, compassion, love and hope of a better day.” He invited attendees to shake hands with their neighbor, give them a hug or deliver their own personal message. The evening was […]

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Six Must-See Destinations

Keisha McDonnough Virtue
10 Jan 2014
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Have you been dreaming of the trip of a lifetime? Is 2014 the year you are going to finally make that dream a reality? Here are some absolute must-see destinations for you to consider! For beach bums: Negril Take a journey with me, along a meandering coastal road, dotted with almond trees, small homes, and tantalizing glimpses of clear blue ocean. As you disembark, what you see before you is almost beyond description; powdery white sand and breathtakingly clear turquoise water gently caressing the shore. You wade in the warm current and wiggle your toes. Twenty feet out, you are […]

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Delray Beach Open

Carl Foster
9 Jan 2014
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Starting back in 1993 as the Red Clay Championships in Plantation, Florida, the Delray Beach Open is the only event in the world to host the ATP Champions Tour event and the ATP World Tour event in the same venue the same week February 14-23, 2014. Mark Baron, tournament founder and director, has made changes to the structure of its five-year-old ATP Champions Tour event, rebranding it as the ATP Champions Cup and adopting a format similar to the Davis Cup competition. Featuring former world No. 1 Andy Roddick among a field of six players, the event will be held […]

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Addicted?: Now is the Time to Change

Carl Foster
8 Jan 2014
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With the New Year upon us, it is a great time to reflect on changing and improving our lives. For many people, improving negative behaviors, overcoming internal struggles and being more positive can be somewhat attainable goals. But what if you struggle with all of the above along with some sort of addiction? For many people struggling with addiction, the biggest and toughest step toward recovery is the very first one: deciding to make a change. Change is never easy – and committing to sobriety involves making necessary changes that can be a difficult to do alone. One organization in […]

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Best South Florida Wedding

Tori Sollars
7 Jan 2014
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They say, “Love is all you need.” However, when planning that perfect and long-awaited day, there’s one more thing you will need… the perfect wedding venue. Choosing a special place to tie the knot is one of the most important decisions you will make in the planning process. If you’re anticipating a wedding day in the future, it’s safe to say South Florida is just the place to be. The array of scenic outdoor spaces is wide in range and vast in variety. With our peaceful beaches and warm air, our vibrant flowers, and natural beauty, South Florida has become […]

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A Burden for Bethlehem

Dr. Susan Michael
7 Dec 2013
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By: David Parsons of ICEJ Bethlehem, known as the birthplace of Jesus, has historically been a largely Christian Arab town that relied heavily on Christian tourism. But the influx of visitors dropped sharply during the second Palestinian intifada in 2000 and is only now starting to recover. The local Arab Christian community is also struggling, as Muslims are now in the majority and there are few jobs available for local Christians. Over recent decades, many proud Christian families in Bethlehem have been pressured to sell their homes and businesses to Muslims and have moved abroad. Barely 10 percent of Bethlehem’s […]

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So You Want to Be a Missionary…

Cory Nickols
6 Dec 2013
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If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you probably have heard of incredible, inspiring stories of missionaries who have sacrificed the comforts of their homeland for a life overseas being Jesus’ hands and feet. They share of God’s miraculous working power, testimonies of people coming to Christ, financial breakthroughs and more. Their stories stir and captivate all who listen, and may have even caused you to ponder the idea of becoming a missionary in some foreign land yourself. If that is you, here are six tips to finishing your long-term missionary journey successfully. You must be […]

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HOPE for the Holidays

Edwin Copeland
5 Dec 2013
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It is easy to understand things in terms of their opposites. For instance, we know light because we know darkness. We know cold because we know hot. We know peace because we know unrest, and we know unrest because we know peace. Similarly, we know hopelessness because we know we know what hope feels like. Where is hope? If we survey our lives for just a moment, we can easily find clear, tangible areas where we’re not experiencing peace and are longing for hope. Turn on the TV and watch five minutes of the local news and you’ll clearly see […]

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Holiday Safety Tips

The Good News
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By: Sheriff Scott Israel As we enter the holiday season, the Broward Sheriff’s Office reminds you of a few important safety tips to help protect your identity and keep you safe now and throughout the year. Usually a festive time of celebration, the holidays are also a time when people become vulnerable to identity theft and other crimes. Too often, opportunistic criminals prey on holiday shoppers – both online and in retail stores. When making purchases this holiday season, BSO reminds you to follow these important safety tips. REMEMBER – To protect your identity: • Pay for purchases with a […]

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