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South Florida Food & Fun Guide

Justin Young
6 Nov 2012
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Whether you are a South Florida native or are brand new to the area, a fresh idea for a date, a day of fun with the family, or a great place to grab a bite are always welcome. This month, we have compiled a list of our favorite places to go and things to do. Food Here are some of the best restaurants unique to South Florida. If you’re in search of something new to sink your teeth into, we’ve got you covered! Breakfast Old Fort Lauderdale Breakfast House 333 Himmarshee Street Fort Lauderdale o-bhouse.com Price: $$ With breakfast served […]

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The Little Christmas House

The Good News
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Anne Bosworth TIU-Florida Staff Writer It’s about community. It’s about housing. It’s about HOPE. It’s about what people like Eddie Copeland are doing in the South Florida community. Eddie and his wife Sarah recently moved to South Florida so that Eddie could become a full-time graduate student at Trinity International University – Florida, as well as a full-time employee at HOPE South Florida (formerly The Shepherd’s Way). Eddie became the program manager of HSF’s emergency overflow shelter program; ironically called “Faith-In-Action,” as Eddie had a strong desire to put the gospel into practice. He says of his efforts, “All I […]

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Upcoming Events For Teens: Fall 2012

Madison Iszler
2 Nov 2012
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Do you, as a teenager, ever find yourself saying, “There’s nothing to do around here?!” Parents, do you hear your children complaining of boredom often? Teens, grab your family and friends and try something new to cure the boredom bug. Check out the year-round and upcoming special event activities below. The Struggle Tour featuring Tenth Avenue North, Audrey Assad and the Rend Collective Experiment 2009 New Artist the Year Christian rock group Tenth Avenue North will be performing at Spanish River Church in Boca Raton on November 16 along with Audrey Assad, a contemporary Christian artist and multiple GMA Dove […]

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Fighting for the Unborn

Karen Gushta
7 Oct 2012
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Can prayer be one of the most powerful tools in the campaign for the sanctity of life across America? John Aman, president of Broward Right to Life, thinks so. He sees it as a “local solution to a national problem.” Therefore, Aman and others have acted locally to join a national campaign called “40 Days for Life,” which is taking place this fall in 314 cities. Starting on September 26, activists started gathering in front of abortion centers in 49 states and the District of Columbia, as well as locations in seven Canadian provinces and four overseas nations. The most […]

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New Spanish Christian Radio

Justin Young
3 Oct 2012
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Did you know there is a brand new Christian radio station in South Florida that broadcasts completely in Spanish? WDJA 1420AM is the first and only Spanish-speaking Christian radio station in Palm Beach County. WDJA reaches the Hispanic-American community in South Florida with diverse programming, relevant local content, community outreach events and more. WDJA covers all of Palm Beach County and reaches into significant areas of Broward and Martin Counties as well. While the station broadcasts plenty of music, WDJA’s programming also includes a morning show, afternoon show, sports news, local and international news, and Christ-centered teaching programs designed to […]

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Emmazing Grace: Answering the Call

Cresonia Hsieh
7 Sep 2012
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Have you seen a 12-year-old girl lately? If so, they were probably texting on their shiny new cell phone, watching a movie at the movie theater, shopping at name brand stores with their mothers, or belting out lyrics to the latest Billboard Hot 100 song from the car next to you at the red light. But, have you ever met a 12-year-old girl attempting to change the world? Well, if you have had the pleasure of meeting Emma Rice, then you certainly have. Emma Rice is a normal 12-year-old girl who enjoys dancing to music, making arts and crafts, hanging […]

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Go Forth & Feed My People

Crystal Durham
6 Sep 2012
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It is instilled in all of us to live and, in order to do so, we seek the things pertinent to our survival: breathing, shelter, water and sustenance. There is nothing as troubling as going without these necessities. Just as a fish without water, a child without food suffocates. In the Bible there are numerous accounts of Christ feeding his people and offering to us the ability to do the same. This can be taken in one of two ways. We can literally offer food to those who are without and we can also offer the word of God to […]

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Are Christians Bigots?

Dr. John Hawkins
5 Sep 2012
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We are fast approaching, if not already in, a time in our nation when being a Christian will be considered synonymous with being a bigot. By Christian, I am referring here to one who decides to be a true follower of the teachings of Jesus verses a nominal Christmas and Easter church attendee. Bigotry is the opposite of tolerance. Tolerance is a trait highly valued in today’s society and a prized characteristic to have attached to your name. The dictionary defines tolerance as “freedom from bigotry or prejudice regarding the beliefs or practices of others who are different from one’s […]

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RENEW South Florida

Justin Young
4 Sep 2012
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Did you know that there are brand new churches popping up all around us in South Florida?  Check out Sojourn Church (sojournsouthflorida.com), Truth Point Church (truthpoint.org) and Crossway Church (crosswaychurch.net), for example. All three of these South Florida churches have sprung up in just the past couple of years. These young, vibrant congregations are on the cutting edge of what God is doing in a fresh way here in our community. Now, you may be asking yourself, “Don’t we already have plenty of churches here in South Florida?”  Consider the following quote from church leader and church planting guru, Pastor […]

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Former Orphan Gives Back To Haiti

Madison Iszler
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Hannah Lowenstein, a former orphan, lives very differently today than she did in earthquake-ravaged Haiti less than less three years ago. Jerry and Susan Lowenstein, Hannah’s adoptive parents, met Hannah when she was one and a half years old. They visited the Canaan orphanage in Haiti, where she was living with 100 other orphans.  “This little girl crawled across the floor toward me and it was love at first sight,” says Susan. Six years later, Hannah came to live with the Lowensteins in Pompano Beach, Florida. The couple had faced many difficulties going through the adoption process. Susan says, “Every […]

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