Islam – Religion of Submission By Beverly Joseph Islam is estimated to be the world’s fastest growing religion with adherents of approximately 20 percent of the world’s population.  That being the case, should Christians simply sit back and watch as Islam rises without concern for the gospel, or should we engage our Muslim friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances for the sake of the gospel?  Choosing the latter requires preparation as the likelihood is that you will encounter inquisition and antagonism as well as, perhaps, honest curiosity.  Understanding the fundamentals of Christianity and Islam are a minimum necessity.  Being able to […]

When was the last time you heard a sermon on hell in church? Hell has almost become a forgotten doctrine in most churches. That is until earlier this year when 40-year-old Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan came out with his new book, Love Wins. In this book, he stirred up a controversy about his view of hell. Bell’s view departs from the historical Christian view of hell and casts doubt on the doctrine of the eternal punishment of the wicked. His premise is that in the end God’s love wins everyone over, a view […]

He comes to kill, steal and destroy. It is time to know your enemy!

In the middle of Broward County, there is an equestrian oasis that is detached from the hustle and bustle that is known as South Florida. This peaceful sanctuary, called Horse Gate Equestrian Center, has one mission – to minister to abused and at-risk children and spread the message of Jesus Christ through an equestrian environment. Founded in 2004 through Glenna Waggoner’s combined love of horses and hurting children, Horse Gate bonds neglected or abused horses with at-risk children in a way that no therapy session could match. A Bump in the Road “I grew up around horses my entire life. […]

The children were lined up for lunch in the cafeteria of a Christian school. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The teacher made a note, and posted it on the apple tray, “Take only one. God is watching.” Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. One child whispered to another, “Take all you want. God is watching the apples.” It is said that laughter is the best medicine. Even the Bible tells us this in Proverbs 17:22, which states, “A […]

Australia’s hottest Christian worship band, Hillsong United, is making its way to the United States over the next few months to promote their newest album, Aftermath. The band, which was birthed through members of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia, is well-known around the world with their mega-hits Mighty to Save, Hosanna, From the Inside Out and Lead Me to the Cross, among others. Hillsong is comprised of a strong and faithful team of musicians, singers and songwriters and the “numbers” speak for themselves in terms of the band’s success; albums such as Tear Down the Walls and All of the […]

THE WAR against Human Trafficking will not be won until we all band together to create awareness and attack the organized infrastructure that makes up this network of slavery, prostitution and exploitation. No longer can we stick our heads in the sand and believe in our hearts that this is not taking place in “my town” or “my neighborhood”. The longer that we turn a blind eye and take a stance that “someone else will deal with the problem”, or continue to naively believe that we as individuals can’t make a difference, the longer that these innocent victims will have […]

Known for her idiosyncratic costumes splayed across magazine covers and on stage, Pop Icon Lady Gaga rose to worldwide fame with chart-topping hits like “Just Dance” and “Poker Face”. Recently, however, Gaga made headlines for a different reason. Her current “Judas” track (from the Born This Way album) has critics claiming she’s gone too far. In it, she sings: “I’m just a Holy fool, oh baby he’s so cruel, but I’m still in love with Judas, baby … I wanna love you, but something’s pulling me away from you, Jesus is my virtue, and Judas is the demon I cling […]

If a prostitute shared her story, the preconceived notion may change from an addict choosing the lifestyle to a vulnerable child tricked into the industry. And it’s happening in your backyard. “Florida is in the top three states for human trafficking in America where the average age of prostitution is twelve years old,” said Bonnie Jo Daniels, Project Coordinator for Hope for Freedom at Christ Fellowship. With the over – sexualization of our culture and its blatant attack on our men, you maybe surprised how sexual addiction begins. Here is one example: A young boy gets a glimpse of pornography; […]