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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Bible Technology for 2012

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Modern technology is changing the way that each of us accesses, consumes and communicates the Word of God. Look around most church sanctuaries on any given Sunday and you will be sure to find no shortage of Kindles, iPhones, Androids, iPads and tablets being used in place of Bibles. While the use of these devices in a church setting may draw criticism from some, for others, accessing the scriptures electronically is both an innovative and convenient means of learning, growing and changing. Whether you’re at church, at home, or on the run, here are a few fun and powerful tools […]

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The Best Job in the World

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GN: What is 4KIDS of South Florida?   TL: 4KIDS of South Florida is a non-profit organization that exists to rescue the modern day orphan from the depths of despair and lead them to a path of hope. We do this through a paradigm of: Prevention, Protection, Provision, and Permanent Solutions. GN: When you say “modern day orphan”, what do you mean by that? What does a modern-day orphan look like?   TL: A modern-day orphan looks like your son or daughter. They are innocent victims of abuse, neglect, or abandonment at the hands of their own parents. They look […]

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Victoria Harrison

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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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The Missing Link: A Role Mode Resource Guide for the Single Parent

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Are you a single parent? If so, you may have struggled to find positive role models for your kids, those that can help bridge the gap left by the absent parent. With society and the media offering little to no help in this area, what’s a single mom or dad to do to help provide the godly influence, affirmation, and investment that’s lacking with one parent out of the picture? The following are resources that the Good News hopes will help provide the missing link in your child’s life. Children’s/Youth Ministry Your church is a great place to start your […]

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Sexual Baggage

Justin Young
7 Mar 2012
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Last year, TLC released a new one-hour reality TV special called “The Virgin Diaries.” Purporting to be an objective documentary on those who have chosen to save themselves for marriage, the show ended up being a thinly-veiled mockery of virgins as unattractive, naïve freaks who are missing out on “all of the fun” the rest of the world is having.  Indeed, virginity is the exception and not the rule in 2012. According to a Guttmacher Institute study released in February 2012, the average American loses his/her virginity at age 17.  According to the same study, 70 percent of Americans, both […]

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The One Conference

Justin Young
12 Jan 2012
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Imagine a weekend where some of the most dynamic pastors and speakers of our day gather together for a powerful time of sharing God’s word. Imagine music for that weekend being led by Hillsong United, today’s very essence of cutting-edge modern worship. And imagine that this is all taking place in your back yard in just a few short weeks. Well, my friend, there will be no need to imagine any further when the One Conference hits South Florida February 10th-12th. “We are presenting this event to unite the church and ignite a passion for Jesus in the Christian community,” […]

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The Elephant Room

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The Elephant Room

If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you have undoubtedly encountered other Christians who have very different views and beliefs on various issues. When it comes to things that the Bible doesn’t spell out in black and white, much room is left for personal interpretation and subsequent debate. Whether it’s the timing of the rapture,  the role of women in the church, speaking in tongues, or any other debatable issue, one is bound to find many different viewpoints and sometimes quite a bit of contention among those whose opinions differ. Unfortunately, some pastors and church leaders […]

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Lessons Learned From Steve Jobs

Justin Young
23 Dec 2011
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Back in 1976, when 20-year-old Steve Jobs co-founded Apple computer in his parents’ garage, he could not have imagined in his wildest dreams the global impact the brand would one day have. Yet 35 years later, at the time of Jobs’ October 2011 passing, Apple was the world’s largest technology company, with a worldwide following bordering on the cult, and a corporate worth of roughly $40 billion. And although it was neither wealth nor notoriety that Jobs set out for all those years ago, he did know one thing – that he wanted to make an impact. After all, it […]

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