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Human Trafficking Support Center Opens in Miami

The Good News
21 Jun 2012
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Miami, June 19, 2012 – The Life of Freedom Center, Miami’s first walk-in support center established to serve victims of commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking, officially opens on Tuesday, June 26th.  An opening day, ribbon-cutting reception will include special guest Jeanette Rubio, wife of Senator Marco Rubio (R, FL), Tuesday, June 26th, at 7 PM.  This facility, the first of its kind in Miami, was inspired by the vision of SOL.Media Network and Resources, Inc. of Miami, in conjunction with Fields of Hope, rehabilitation and life skills training organization, based in Asheville, NC. “Miami is a hub city of […]

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Meth to Missions

Justin Young
5 Jun 2012
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Meet Jeff Stone. Home in Fort Lauderdale for a brief missions respite. Nothing about Jeff’s warm demeanor and clean-cut appearance give any hint of the life that he once lived back in Las Vegas. However, once Jeff sits down and begins to open up, he tells an intriguing and powerful story of his transformation from crystal meth addict to Christian missionary. Jeff begins, “As a young boy, my dad would bring me along to his baseball games where most of the guys were drunk most of the time. From an early age I saw alcohol as a normal part of […]

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Does the Bible Promise Health, Wealth, and Happiness?

Justin Young
25 May 2012
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Oprah Winfrey recently interviewed Joel Osteen on her new OWN show, Oprah’s Next Chapter. The following is an excerpt from Winfrey and Osteen’s discussion regarding the “prosperity doctrine” that many criticize Osteen for preaching and promoting. Take a look: Oprah:  Some of the criticism is that you’re preaching prosperity. I was reading some of the critics, and I was thinking, “Why would anybody criticize you for preaching prosperity?” Because what kind of God wants you to be poor and miserable? Osteen:  That’s the way I feel as well. I mean, I don’t know who would say that you’re not supposed […]

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The Power of a Women’s Vote

Keri Williams
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Women could decide the 2012 presidential election. Lindsay Ferrier, election correspondent for CafeMom says, “Moms, particularly the kinds of moms who frequently shop at discount superstores like Walmart…are expected to be a pivotal block of swing voters in the November election—and this news has the presidential candidates sitting up and taking notice.” They sure are taking notice. Recent headlines are proof of that: Fox News: “GOP, Obama fight to win over female voters.” Huffington Post: “Single Women Voters: Democrats and Republicans Woo Unmarried Ladies.” Politico: “White House targeting women voters, also.” WCTV: “Appealing to Women Voters is Key for GOP.” […]

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From Anguish to Activism

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Does your memory hold a particular day when your life was changed forever? Not the date that you surrendered your life to Christ (if you have already done so), but another monumental day in your life that revealed just how badly you needed God in your life? For me, that date was April 22, 2001. On that day, a little over eleven years ago, my life was forever changed. I was 23 years old and having the time of my life. God had been trying to reach out to me, but I ignored Him. I grew up Catholic; I was […]

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Victoria Harrison

Justin Young
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In 2004, New York club promoter Scott Harrison had reached a place of despair in the midst of his hedonistic and self-indulgent lifestyle. Desperate to, in his own words, “revive a lost Christian faith with action,” Harrison volunteered as a photojournalist aboard a humanitarian Mercy ship bound for Liberia, West Africa. After being exposed to the overwhelming human need in Africa, Harrison never returned to his former life of pleasure-seeking. Set ablaze with a desire to help people, Harrison returned to the U.S. on a mission. He used his 31st birthday party in 2006 as the fundraising kickoff for his […]

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Kids Helping Kids

The Good News
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Stars in the Universe, a theatrical production company featuring home-educated children, believes a well-told tale can stir the heart to action. That’s why they’re teaming up with 4KIDS of South Florida to raise awareness for modern-day orphans as they tell the story of Tom Sawyer’s adventures on May 18, 19, and 20 at Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton. Known for their phenomenal large-scale productions produced yearly, Stars brings together the energy of talented students ranging in age from six to 18. The leads of this year’s show will be Jordan Maurodis as Becky, Cobi Goddard as Tom, Curt […]

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Big Cardio Event – Helping Kids in Crisis Within Our Community

The Good News
25 Apr 2012
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When families break down in our community, children suffer the consequences. Recently, a father drove his family to a Deerfield Beach trailer home and killed the occupant, and then, the man stabbed his wife and two sons. The older son died on the scene. The younger son, a seven year-old child, waited more than seven hours before police were able to rescue him and his mom. Both were hospitalized for several days. Andre Morris, SafePlace Director of 4KIDS of South Florida, immediately went to the hospital to meet the seven year-old victim. “During the four days this boy was in […]

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Mormons are Christians, Right?

Dabney Hedegard
8 Mar 2012
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Mormons are Christians, right

Tolerant, loyal, considerate – all words that represent our Mormon friends. Yet, asking hard questions about differing religions initiates twitchiness in the most kindhearted individuals. As much as the world paints the picture of similarity between Mormonism and evangelical Christianity, one thing is certain: both beliefs can’t be right. The Good News interviewed Pastor Dan Plourde of Calvary Church, a former cult Life leader, to sift through this sensitive topic. Here is what Plourde had to say: Good News (GN): The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) believes that Jesus Christ is the savior of the world and […]

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10 Trends to Watch in 2012

Jerry Newcombe
7 Mar 2012
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I’m not a prophet, nor the son of a prophet. But it doesn’t take a prognosticator to predict a few trends I believe we’ll see in the next year. Here are a few trends to watch in 2012, in my humble opinion. The world will not end in 2012, contrary to Mayan predictions. To borrow a line from the late D. James Kennedy: “If you disagree, let’s have coffee and discuss it–in January 2013.” There will be major turnover at the ballot box, as many Americans are tired of “business as usual.” Americans will continue to become more pro-life. Science […]

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