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Motivating Your Child to Try

Bob Barnes
8 Apr 2011
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More times than I can count I have heard a frustrated parent say, “I know my child can do better, but he just doesn’t seem to try!” Parents want to know the answer to the same question: How do you motivate a child to do their best?  There are a few questions parents need to answer before they work on motivating the child.  As a parent, what is my motivation for motivating my child?  Do I want my child to do his best for me (the parent’s self-esteem) or for his self-esteem?  Am I interested in seeing great effort or […]

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Grace Card

Lisette Frevola
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Do you let God teach you lessons that you don’t want to learn?  Has God ever put a difficult person in your path?  Have the wounds inflicted through trauma in your life become the weapons used against those you love the most?  These questions are posed in the movie The Grace Card.  Released in theatres February 2011, the film was a first time collaboration between Hollywood and Memphis based Calvary Church of the Nazarene. Bringing together veteran screenwriter Howard A. Klausner (Space Cowboys) and award winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr. (Grandpa George), this faith-based film not only explores the issues […]

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Good Christian B**ches

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Well, it looks like ABC and parent company Disney are taking inappropriate television shows to the next level. Soon to air on your television: Good Christian Bitches. No, that wasn’t a typo. The Parents Television Council (PTC), along with countless Christians, are not happy with the title or subject matter of ABC’s new show. PTC President, Tim Winter, recently stated, “The ‘B-word’ is toxic and is used to degrade, abuse, harass, bully and humiliate women. And the ‘Christian’ element only adds insult to injury.  Would ABC even consider another faith to denigrate?  Would they even consider a program title or […]

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Saying

Allen Baumgarten
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It is no overstatement to say that Jesus is the greatest example of the revelation of God’s grace, character and plans for us. Never did two feet ever grace the shores of the Sea of Galilee like those that later carried a wooden cross through Jerusalem to procure our salvation. During His Life, Jesus faced and conquered the very temptations that you and I face every day. And, by saying “no” to those temptations, Jesus demonstrated for us the opportunity to live a holy life through the power of the Holy Spirit. In Luke 4, we read of a rather […]

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Do You Have The Right Perspective?

Cory Nickols
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In life, we can go through circumstances and feel like we are seeing clearly, but in actuality we are incorrect in our assessment of the situation. The Bible says, “For as he thinks in his heart so is he,” (Proverbs 23:7 Amplified). This means that we can believe something to be true, even if it is not true and it can become a reality to us. This happened to the Israelites when God asked them to possess the land of Canaan. God asked Moses to send 12 spies in to survey the land and bring back samples of the land’s […]

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Raise the Bar, Don’t Lower the Standard

The Good News
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The decision for Brigham Young University to suspend one of their best players this month for having premarital sex generated a flurry of reactions. Some supported the decision, as I did, saying that BYU acted fairly and commendably because students who attend the school sign the honor code prohibiting the behavior. Others disparaged the move to dismiss the star player – he’s a college student, it was just sex, who cares? The episode was a rare example of a moral standard being upheld in the often immoral world of college campuses, where sexuality is unfettered and abstinence until marriage is […]

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Are You an Impulse Spender?

Rob West
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Does money burn a hole in your pocket? Does buyer’s remorse set in after you have spent your money? If this sounds familiar, you might be wondering how you can manage your spending so that you can buy the things you need now and also save for the things you need in the future. Most people would admit that at some point or another they have spent beyond their means, but that does not classify them as impulsive or compulsive spenders. However, compulsive spending is prevalent in our country, and it is becoming increasingly more difficult to identify unhealthy spending […]

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God’s Perfect Plan of Salvation

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
1 Apr 2011
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As Easter approaches, we are entering the season in which we commemorate the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am often asked from friends and family who do not yet have a relationship with Jesus how he was different from other men who have walked on this earth and why he was chosen to bring salvation to mankind. When we share our beliefs about Jesus and the gospel with others, I think it is important to explain why Jesus was the only person who could have been sent here for the task of saving mankind. Though […]

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Coming Live to a Venue Near You!

Anitra Parmele
2 Mar 2011
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Florida is known for its vibrant music scene. With all the top touring acts insisting on making a South Florida stop, we have access to the best music available. This month you’ll have a chance to bang your head and lift your hands as some of the most popular artists in Christian music appear in concert. From a fairground to an elegant theater, where the concert is held is as much a part of the experience as the artists who are appearing. There is nothing like experiencing music live. Grab your wife, your kids or your neighbors and make plans […]

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New Warriors of Worship – Two Artists To Watch

Anitra Parmele
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Glance down the latest Christian music charts and you’ll see that a disproportionate number of artists hail from our fair state. The Sunshine State’s rolls include Francesca Battistelli, Jonny Diaz, Anberlin, Flyleaf, Submission Red, Fireflight and Group 1 Crew to name a few. In addition to all of these amazing musicians and groups, you can now add two new artists to that list – Kerrie Roberts and Andrew Ehrenzeller. Andrew Ehrenzeller: Beauty is What Remains It all began with praying for a drum set at the age of seven. This one instrument would begin a lifetime romance intertwining his love […]

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