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Why The Church Needs New Songs

Terrence Gooden
9 Oct 2019
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Why do we need to write new songs? Aren’t the old ones good enough? We have hymn books that contain hundreds of songs, and many of them have endured for several centuries. These are the songs that past generations used in services week after week and many people feel they shouldn’t be thrown out now. But when we read the Bible, we find instructions like this: “Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!” (Psalm 96:1). “Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy” (Psalm 33:3). “Oh sing […]

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The Sick Receive Healing in Naples

Cindy Horrocks
7 Oct 2019
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Everyone knows Naples is a step up. A quiet town for the wealthy and retired. A beautiful getaway with colorful landscapes and well-kept streets. But Naples has a secret trend developing. One that has been kept quiet until now. Nestled near the Coastland Mall off 10th Street sits an oasis. A place where love reigns supreme and judgement is a pariah. Naples has a healing church. Do you know the greatest thing about this healing church? The regulars that attend there are not ill, they simply want God – and with God comes healing.  Oasis Naples Church is the oldest […]

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Stephan Tchividjian Embarrassed by Some Christians

Stephan Tchividjian
4 Oct 2019
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After speaking to Stephan Tchividjian he gives us this insight: Lately I have been embarrassed by some Christians. That bothers me because it’s like saying, “I am embarrassed by my husband, my wife or my kids” and that is never a good sign. I must also be cautious of feeling embarrassment in the first place. The concept of embarrassment is a loaded one, and it reeks of an unhealthy self-love and early signs of narcissism. Therefore, it has caused me to ask myself some questions, mostly around a simple, “Why?” Stephan Tchividjian continues to say: I look at our culture […]

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How To Use Storms For Good…

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts
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Are storms good for anything? Jesus sure thought they were. On more than one occasion He sent his Disciples directly into a storm. Jesus used storms as great learning tools, and as parents, we can certainly follow His example. Since storms are unavoidable, it is important for parents to take advantage of the training opportunities that come with storms. How Jesus uses storms for good On one occasion Jesus went with His disciples into a storm (Mark 4). When the storm began to sink the boat, the Disciples went to the front and woke Jesus up from a nap.  “Don’t […]

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Learning From Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins

Rob Hoskins
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In honor of pastor appreciation month, I wanted to share what Kim and I have enjoyed learning from a local dynamic duo, Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins. Todd and Julie Mullins are the Senior Pastors of Christ Fellowship in West Palm Beach, Florida. Todd and Julie took over the leadership from Todd’s parents, Tom and Donna Mullins, who began the church in their home with five families in attendance. Christ Fellowship currently has eight campuses throughout South Florida, plus online services, where more than 30,000 people attend each week.   Birds of a feather I was drawn to Todd as […]

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The Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant Thrills Audiences With A Message Of Hope

Shelly Pond
2 Oct 2019
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A South Florida mainstay, the Emmy-Award-Winning Fort Lauderdale Christmas Pageant returns for its 36th season this year, focusing on “The Thrill of Hope.” And what’s more thrilling than the circus? “It’s Barnum the Musical meets the revival of Pippin and The Greatest Showman,” announced Service Programming Director at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale David Gross. Promising to bring plenty of nostalgia, Gross explained, “We’re lacing circus elements within recognizable Christmas music.” Every number from the choir concert was inspired by Romans 15:13. “ Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe…” (CSB). This […]

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Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground in Miramar

The Good News
18 Sep 2019
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Habitat for Humanity of Broward held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate six new homes for deserving families in Historic Miramar last month. “This groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new future for these families in need of affordable homes,” said Nancy Robin, CEO and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Broward. Dignitaries at the event included Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, Commissioner Winston F. Barnes, Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers and Commissioner Yvette Colbourne. Miramar is redeveloping the area near U.S 441 and County Line Road to promote commercial growth and to expand affordable housing opportunities for Broward’s workforce. […]

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What is God?

Dr. Warren Gage
12 Sep 2019
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One of the most popular search terms on Google is the question, “What is God?” This question shocks most Christians, who would have expected the question, “Who is God?” But Christians assume a personal God. Let’s back up for a moment to the very beginning and consider the Great Question from its inception.                                                                                                […]

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Montel Williams Military Makeover Celebrity Golf & Gala To Benefit Local Heroes

The Good News
11 Sep 2019
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BrandStar Cares presents the Inaugural Montel Williams Military Makeover Golf & Gala Tournament on November 17 and 18 at Parkland Country Club to support military families and local charities ThankYouFirstResponder.org and ParklandCares.org. Military Makeover with Montel® America’s Leading Branded Reality TV Show offers hope and a helping hand here on the home front to members of our military and their loved ones. A veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Navy, talk show legend and military advocate Montel Williams creatively co-produces the show along with a colorful cast that seeks to transform the homes and lives of military families across the […]

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Food For The Poor Donors Empower Women in Guatemala

The Good News
9 Sep 2019
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The women of Sololá, Guatemala, are weaving a brighter future for themselves and their families, thanks to a generous Food For The Poor donor. In Sololá, a small community of 5,000 about 80 miles west of Guatemala City, slightly less than half the population lives in extreme poverty, earning an average of $1.25 or less per day. The indigenous women have a rich history of weaving, but the main barrier between a life of poverty and financial independence is access to a viable market. Now, through a partnership between Food For The Poor, Caritas and Mercado Global, these artisans are […]

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