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I Will Not Be Silent

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
3 Nov 2011
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As most of us know, the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were founded upon biblical precepts drawn by our Founding Fathers, who were primarily Christian men. Today, many of these principles are being breached in lieu of a liberal, progressive worldview. “The moral principles and precepts contained in the scriptures ought to form the basis of all our civil constitutions and laws. All the miseries and evils which men suffer from vice, crime, ambition, injustice, oppression, slavery and war proceed from their despairing or neglecting the precepts contained in the Bible,” stated Noah Webster, author of the […]

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The Making of a Nation

Dr. John Hawkins
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Can you remember sitting in school and asking the question, “Why do I have to take this course?” History is one of those courses about which you should never have those thoughts. It has been said that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. America has been a unique and great nation in the annals of history. It has not been a perfect nation – however, America has done a lot of good in this world. More importantly, it has played an important role in furthering God’s kingdom on earth. America was founded upon spiritual […]

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Passing the Test

Allen Baumgarten
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Tests can be challenging. I remember studying relentlessly for a calculus test back in college. The instructor had the goal of ensuring that his students learned certain concepts by the end of the course and had written his test to discover whether or not we had in fact learned those concepts. Happily, I aced it, even the bonus questions. In so doing, I was awarded a perfect score and had the satisfaction of having learned the material for future use in my professional career. God often tests His people with respect to spiritual matters. Why does He test us? Ultimately, […]

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Ready for a Season of Change?

Cory Nickols
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I live in Northeast Indiana where there are four distinct seasons. It is an exciting time of year because we are currently leaving summer behind and entering fall. The leaves on the trees are changing colors, the air is getting cooler and each day seems to get shorter and shorter. Eventually, fall will end and be ushered in by winter. Just like the different season changes in Indiana, God takes His children through season changes. I am reminded how Moses spent 40 years in the wilderness and then one day out of the blue God spoke to him in a […]

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The Great Omission

Dabney Hedegard
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At the age of nine, I vividly recall mom’s dependency on welfare. She sold our couches, fans and lamps to the landlord in lieu of rent when times were extra lean. Eventually, after one lamp offer too many, the landlord declined, suggesting instead Mom attend his church in exchange for one month of free rent. This sacrificial gesture changed the course of our lives forever. It didn’t take long to realize aliens had abducted Mom … at least that’s what my young mind imagined when her random curse words disappeared and the smile across her face wasn’t from something she […]

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Pastor in Profile – Pastor Phillip Dunn

The Good News
2 Nov 2011
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Name: Phillip Dunn Birthplace:  Farmington, MO Job title: Lead Pastor, NorthStar Community Church How did you become a Christian? I came to know the Lord through my home church as a kid and I placed my faith in Christ at 11 years of age. I had the opportunity to grow up in church mostly through the kindness of those who personally picked us up for church. For several years I attended church through the bus Life . Get involved in Life ? I surrendered to the Life at the age of 17. I had felt the Lord dealing with my […]

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So You Think You Can Grill?

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Join some of Broward greatest chefs (from your favorite restaurants!) and renowned Dolphin players on November 18 when the 2011 Gridiron Grill-Off hits the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre. Celebrities, charities and friendly competition will unite once again for John Offerdahl’s Second Annual Gridiron Grill-Off. Offerdahl, previously an all-pro linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, has been scouring South Florida’s tailgate parties and backyards for the next great recipe. Though he never officially attended culinary school (he actually has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry), Offerdahl spent most of his younger days firing up the grill with his father … and fell in love […]

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Be A Hero – Reasons You Should Adopt An Orphan

Dr. John Hawkins
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4KIDS of South Florida has launched an innovative video project called Undercover Heroes that allows South Floridians to walk in a vulnerable child’s shoes and glimpse into a world they’ve never imagined. Doug Sauder, president of 4KIDS, says their goal is to take people behind the veil and have them experience the world of the new American orphan. This 30-minute documentary will air on prime time on local television stations during the month of November and be available on DVD. “We hope to educate people about the foster kids in our own backyard and partner with 1,000 sponsors to help […]

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Where Will You Spend Eternity?

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
30 Sep 2011
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Have you recently been trying to share your faith with someone special in your life who is a nonbeliever? Maybe you have been inviting a certain family member or friend to attend church with you, but they haven’t been ready to take that next step. If you can relate to either of these scenarios, a wonderful opportunity to share the gospel with those around you is coming this month to the Christian Life Center in Fort Lauderdale. The church will be hosting Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames, a renowned dramatic and life-changing play that depicts many difficult situations that people […]

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Time To Perform A Family Audit – More Family Time

Bob Barnes
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It’s seven weeks into the school year and you’ve already lost control.  This is not the way you saw the family schedule going.  Every man for himself, everyone going in different directions and there is no family time whatsoever.  It’s like the whole family fell down a steep hill and everyone is rolling faster and faster … in different directions. Once the family activity year gets rolling, putting on the breaks is difficult.  Most parents just give up and let it roll.  Mom is the one who usually realizes that this just isn’t the best plan for the children. Before […]

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