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White House scrambles to clarify funding of abortions in PA

  The Obama Administration scrambled into “clarification” mode following a revelation that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved $160 million in taxpayer funds going to Pennsylvania that could be used to fund abortions.  In a speech to a joint session of Congress last September, President Obama made the following promise, “Under our plan, no federal dollars will be used to fund abortions.” Attempting to assuage fears, HHS responded with a statement on July 14, saying the president’s executive order would prevent taxpayer-funded abortion in Pennsylvania, as well as in other states. However, Mary Harned, staff counsel with […]

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The No-Gossip Zone

Close your eyes and think back to the last thing you said about somebody: Was it a positive or negative statement? Was it something that you would be proud of or ashamed of?In today’s world, communication has been taken to another level. Between high tech cell phones, Facebook, Twitter, blogging, personal Web sites, MySpace, and so on, we live in a time in which communication seems to be traveling almost as fast as the speed of light.Because we are communicating at such a rapid speed, with Facebook updates and text messages being sent within seconds, are we really taking the […]

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Career adjustment: Chiropractor to author

There are times in life when you know God is moving you in a new direction, but you may be unsure of where He is leading you. It is during these times that we must remember that His plan for our life is always something spectacular and that we always wind up in a place far beyond what we could have imagined. This is what kept coming to my mind when I recently interviewed Boca Raton chiropractor, and now author, Mark Adduci. I hope that you enjoy this quick glimpse into his life story and how he never expected God […]

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Cece Herrero – A Song of Hope

The Christian Music Explosion evening of competition and Culture benefits the 4KIDS of South Florida Life of Independent Living. Cece Herrero is one of the stories behind the Life .Cece was born into an abusive household.   At the age of two, her mother and father separated and Cece, along with her mom, were left homeless in Miami.  They wandered from place to place for a number of years before her mother was able to settle down.  Without any real structure in her life, Cece began acting out at school and soon found herself involved in drugs, both as a user […]

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Christian Music Explosion in South FL

The Christian Music Explosion (CME) seeks to identify South Florida’s top amateur Christian performer as a panel of judges looks for that outstanding combination of talent, passion, uplifting message, and star quality that will mark the ultimate winner. Throughout July, contestants submitted entries of their vocal talent ranging from contemporary to traditional including rock, pop, rap, country, and soul. On Friday, August 20, the top twenty contestants will have one chance to impress the audience and judges alike with the winner receiving a professionally produced music video.Tony LeBron, national winner of the Gospel Channel’s Gospel Dream 2009, is well acquainted […]

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Interview with: Bruce G. Roberts

Biographical information:Birth Place: Brooklyn, NYYears in Florida: since 1964House of worship: St. Coleman’s Catholic Church, Pompano BeachMarried to: Scharlene since 1979, with 2 Children Occupation: A police officer since 1973, he served as the Chief of Police for Ft. Lauderdale from 2001 to 2008. Family/human interest:Q:     Where did you grow-up and what was it like?  A: My family moved down here in 1964 and my father retired from the Air Force -he was a colonel.  We moved to Ft. Lauderdale when I was 16, so I finished my last two years of high school at Cardinal Gibbons. Subsequent to […]

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Rap Star Rawsrvnt on Trump’s reality show

The chatter over the internet blogosphere was abuzz with questions and strong opinions –”Why on earth would a Christian rap star go on a reality dating show? Is a Christian artist really competing for the heart of America’s toughest reality show villain–Omarosa?”South Florida-based Christian rapper Rawsrvnt (Eddy Puyol), the subject of such debate, tells the Good News what the reality is–-he was in the dark when it came to the details as he was cast for Donald Trump’s show, “The Ultimate Merger.”“I didn’t know exactly what the show was about. I got a call from a friend of mine at […]

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God-given talent leads woman to Life

Jacqueline King’s mother walked by her bedroom door and saw her daughter sewing a sleeve into a dress. Knowing her own ineptness at sewing, she asked the 10-year-old Jacqueline, “How do you know how to do this?” Jacqueline remembers replying, “I read the directions, and I just did it.” Anyone who has battled to insert a sleeve would agree with Jacqueline when she says that even as a child, years before she surrendered her life to Christ, God had gifted her with the ability to sew.Growing up in upstate New York with four sisters, Jacqueline was the only one who […]

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Boy Scouts of America Celebrate 100 Years

In northern New Mexico, The Boy Scouts of America own the largest youth camp in the world. Philmont Scout Ranch covers 137,000 acres in the Sangre de Cristo – the “blood of Christ” –Mountains. Every day this summer, approximately 300 Scouts, Explorers, and their leaders will arrive at Philmont. More than 18,000 participants will complete a 12-day Philmont trek, hiking at least 50 miles over mountains that reach up to 12,000 feet.And there are at least that many more on a waiting list. It has been that way for 10 years. “We’ve never been stronger,” said Philmont’s Director of Programs, […]

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Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission’s Josiah Road extends its reach

As a part of its effort to call students to “influence, stand and lead,” the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission announced a new partnership with NavPress and Student Leadership University in promoting the ERLC’s Josiah Road initiative.Josiah Road was launched in 2007 as an Internet-based Life . It has expanded into a suite of products, including a five-week Bible study, weekend discipleship kit and trade book.Richard Land, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, and Jay Strack, president of Student Leadership University, announced the new relationship between the university, ERLC and NavPress. The announcement came at a Student Leadership […]

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