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A Message from the Front Lines of Child Welfare

Kevin Enders
7 Dec 2022
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As a part of the Christian community here in South Florida, I would imagine you’ve likely heard the name “4KIDS” over the years. Since 1997, 4KIDS has been changing the lives of kids and families in crisis. In fact, this year we’re celebrating 25 years and over 30,000 lives impacted!   God is at work for the vulnerable What I would also imagine is that you likely aren’t accustomed to hearing the latest stories and updates that come straight out of our community’s vulnerable population of children and families and how God is using His people to change those lives […]

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Accident Victim Chooses Forgiveness over Bitterness

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn
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At Palm Beach Atlantic University, often the tables are turned as we educators learn from our students and alumni. On the Monday before Thanksgiving, we honored alumnus Carter Viss, who by his actions has taught us much about perseverance, forgiveness and letting God bring good out of tragedy. On Thanksgiving Day 2019, Carter was snorkeling near The Breakers resort on Palm Beach when a boat bore down on him. Its three propellers sliced into all four of his limbs, and Carter saw his severed right arm fall onto the reef below. He would have drowned, bled to death or died […]

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What’s the most interesting documentary you’ve ever watched?

The Good News
22 Nov 2022
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This month, Good News Wants to Know… What’s the most interesting documentary you’ve ever watched? My attention was amazingly arrested by the documentary/movie “ENEMIES WITHIN: THE CHURCH” (2021). The film powerfully calls the church to purge and purify itself from the poison of Marxism and the Social Justice Gospel. Bernard King Sr., Pastor, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship Michael Moore’s “Bowling for Columbine” forever changed the way I thought about gun control. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting A tough one for sure! To me a good documentary is measured in part on the impact it has on those who view it. I’ll […]

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Habitat for Humanity Kicks Off “Women Build”

The Good News
14 Nov 2022
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Business leader and philanthropist Rita Case challenged other extraordinary South Florida women to meet a dire need in our community—and those leaders rose to the occasion. Rita Case Women Build During the recent groundbreaking ceremony at “The Rita Case Women Build”, this powerhouse group committed to sponsor eight new homes at “A Rick Case Habitat Community” in Pompano Beach, bringing the total number of completed homes in the community to 66. The women are united in their commitment to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to the underserved in the area. Since its launch in 2002, Habitat Broward’s “Women Build” […]

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“I Care” Gala Celebrates 100 Years Serving the Homeless

The Good News
9 Nov 2022
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Miami Rescue Mission/Broward Outreach Centers, also known as The Caring Place, celebrated 100 years of serving the homeless and needy on October 15th during their “I CARE” Centennial Gala. More than 500 people attended the momentous event at The Signature Grand. 100 years of care “It truly was a once in a hundred years’ celebration of God’s faithfulness and grace as the ministry has helped hundreds of thousands with meals, showers, shelter, education and housing,” said Marilyn Brummitt, vice president of The Caring Place. “Most of all the homeless and hurting have found that God really cares, and many have […]

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Manne Foundation, HOPE South Florida and Legal Aid Join Forces to Prevent Homelessness

The Good News
8 Nov 2022
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Broward County residents facing imminent homelessness now have one more option to prevent being evicted from their homes – accessing services from the newly formed Manne Foundation Homeless Prevention Program (MFHP). Husband-and-wife team Bob and Grace Manne are donating one million dollars over five years to fund legal services to curb evictions. The couple’s decades-long career as attorneys inspired the program, which is being executed by a collaborative effort between HOPE South Florida and Legal Aid Service of Broward County. MFHP Program supports staff at both organizations, allowing them to provide free legal and other support services to anyone in […]

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Billy Thompson Delivers Winning Message at Men’s Outreach Breakfast

The Good News
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More than 175 men heard a winning message from five-time champion Billy Thompson at The Gathering of Men’s Fall Outreach Breakfast on October 25. Thompson shared personal highlights, inspirational stories and professional encouragement from his NBA career, including his seasons with the Miami Heat and back-to-back championships with the LA Lakers. In college, the Louisville Cardinals won an NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship with Billy as their forward. He also led Hapoel Jerusalem to two State Cup titles for the first time in Israeli history. A born-again Christian, Thompson presently pastors Jesus People Proclaim International Church with his wife of 30+ […]

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CBMC Holds Regional President’s Council Dinner

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On October 4, 2022, CBMC held the South Florida Regional President’s Council Dinner at The Signature Grand in Davie. Attending were 100 business leaders, executives, business partners and Marketplace ministry leaders as well as CBMC USA President David Myers and incoming CBMC International President, Chris Simpson and other CBMC USA leadership. The event provided the South Florida business community with the opportunity to visit and share in the CBMC USA initiative One Ministry/One Mission/One Million to connect with one million men by 2030 and CBMC South Florida’s mission to connect to 2000 men by 2024. The night included sharing CBMC […]

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Avoiding Disputes, Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution

William C. Davell
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The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month, William “Bill” C. Davell and Paul Lopez, COO of Tripp Scott. of Tripp Scott PA, answer your questions on avoiding litigation. __________________________________ Bill Davell: We’ve heard about so many cases where things go wrong in a business or contractual relationship and issues end up in court – where you can never be sure of the outcome – or one party simply ends up being shortchanged. How can we avoid ending up in litigation or just as bad, not getting […]

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Father Knows Best

Omar Aleman
7 Nov 2022
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“Kids rarely listen to their parents but seldom fail to imitate them.” Those words were on my mind shortly after the completion of our Tuesday night Bible study. That, in turn, shifted my attention to a very talented songwriter, singer and storyteller who left us during his prime. As talented as Harry was, it was difficult for his songs to be played on AM rock stations, since they were mostly stories that expanded beyond the usual 3 to 4-minute recording. They included such hits as “Taxi,” “A Better Place to Be” and “Mr. Tanner.” His most popular recording, released in […]

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