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Lifesavers in the Storm

marissat
1 Oct 2014
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As one of the highest abortion impact areas in the nation, Broward County is home to 23 known abortion clinics. Last year alone more than 12,000 abortions were reported in the county; however, based on the economics of running an abortion clinic, many experts feel these numbers may be highly under reported, possibly reflecting only those abortions paid for by check or credit card. It also does not include hospitals and doctor’s offices where abortions are performed. A lifeline for women in distress In the midst of this great need for protecting human life, Hope Women’s Centers operates five pro-life […]

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Same-Sex Marriage Battle Continues

Keisha McDonnough Virtue
12 Sep 2014
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Despite a Florida law defining marriage as a union between a man and woman, the battle over the definition of marriage continues to be fought in Florida and throughout the nation. In April of this year Key West bartenders, Aaron Huntsman and William B Jones – who have been a couple for 11 years – sued Monroe County for a marriage license. Similarly, same-sex couples along with LGBT advocacy group, Equality Florida Institute, sued the Miami-Dade County for the right to marry. The gay marriage battle in Florida is being mirrored across the entire nation. In fact in 2013, the […]

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The Root of 9/11

Jerry Newcombe
11 Sep 2014
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Did you know that since 9/11, there have been 23,780 separate deadly terror attacks carried out by Islamic extremists, according to thereligionofpiece.com? The 13th anniversary of 9/11 is upon us. Why did it happen at all? We get a hint of why from a statement from the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hasan al-Banna (1906-1949) of Egypt. He said, “It is the nature of Islam to dominate, not to be dominated, to impose its law on all nations, and to extend its power to the entire planet.” Motivation But there’s another factor as well, and that deals with the personal motivation of […]

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When Will Gaza Learn Terrorism Doesn’t Pay?

Dr. Susan Michael
10 Sep 2014
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The 25-mile strip of land between the Mediterranean Sea and Israel’s southwest border known as the Gaza Strip, has been home to over ten thousand rockets launched at Israel since 2006 and in return has suffered billions of dollars of damage. As a result of the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords, the territory was designated to be a part of a Palestinian State under the same Palestinian Authority that governs the West Bank. Hamas, however, won local elections in 2006, and subsequently kicked the PA out of Gaza in 2007. Hamas has been ruling the area since. Who is Hamas? Hamas […]

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Knox Theological Seminary Names President

The Good News
9 Sep 2014
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Dr. Samuel Lamerson has been named President of Knox Theological Seminary. Following the resignation of Dr. Ronald Kovack from the presidency in 2012, the seminary has had interim presidents including Dr. Lamerson since January 2014. Dr. Lamerson is the longest serving faculty member and has advanced through roles such as director of admissions, dean of students and dean of faculty. A member of the first graduating class at Knox in 1993, he has been at the seminary since 1989 when Dr. D. James Kennedy founded it under the guidance of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Dr. Lamerson will continue to teach […]

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Place of Hope Dedicates Cottage for Extended Foster Care

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Place of Hope held a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication for their newly remodeled Honda Classic Cottage at the Villages of Hope campus in Lake Park on August 26. With a generous donation from The Honda Classic’s host foundation, Children’s Healthcare Charity, Villages of Hope was able to begin renovations on their Extended Foster Care (EFC) dormitory including a new metal roof, impact glass windows, and a fresh coat of paint on the interior and exterior. The EFC program, “My Future, My Choice,” gives youth the option to remain in foster care following their 18th birthday through the age of […]

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Runners Compete in TKA Lion Run 5K

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More than 250 runners in ages ranging from 4 through 76 participated in The Sixth Annual The Kings Academy Lion Run 5K and Kids’ Run on August 25 in West Palm Beach. The Kids’ Run included a 1-lap route around the track where kids raced against the TKA lion mascot. The 5K race was a more challenging course that traverses the campus. Medals were presented to first, second, and third place winners male and female overall, first place male and female masters, and first place male and female in each age division.  Johnny Marting (18:08) and Annie Vallace (21:46) took […]

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A Taste of Germany: Checkers Old Munchen

Shelly Pond
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Checkers Old Munchen

Floridians can experience a taste of the old country without pulling out their passports when they visit a quaint family restaurant tucked away in Pompano Beach. Checkers Old Munchen, located just east of Federal Highway on Atlantic Blvd., serves up authentic German fare in a fun, friendly atmosphere. A History of Checkers Old Munchen The Zagat-rated restaurant was established in 1982 by Detlef Neman, who came to South Florida from Munich where he worked at a 5-star hotel. Although he passed away, his recipes, once tacked to the kitchen wall, have been carried forward by his nephews. Mathew Moore, his […]

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A Response to Ferguson

Jerry Newcombe
5 Sep 2014
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When will the rioting in Ferguson, MO. stop? There has been much mayhem — including the police using tear gas — and much looting in the St. Louis suburb. The media covers this story heavily. Some estimate there may be as many media members as there are protesters. All of this follows the shooting death of a black teenager, Michael Brown, allegedly by a white police officer. Though the facts are sketchy, many are convinced that an injustice has been done. The reaction has created an additional crisis. Reports indicate that thugs from all over have descended on Ferguson to […]

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Taking the Gospel into Public Schools

The Good News
1 Sep 2014
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 “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” –  Matthew 9:37-38 NLT First Priority clubs exist on over 165 campuses in southern Florida seeking to share the Gospel in public schools. This is done through student-led campus clubs meeting once a week. Many are shocked to hear that First Priority only has 12 paid staff members. A team of twelve staff members network an unpaid volunteer staff of 165 faculty sponsors and well over 125 youth pastors and leaders, […]

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