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Rock and Redemption
As I waited for the bookstore clerk to hand me a copy of the latest autobiography I was assigned to read, I was filled with trepidation and albeit a little fear. As I glanced at the cover, I couldn’t help but be a bit offended. Hanging on a cross of guitars, bare chested and enshrouded with tattoos was a…
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Hospital Healings and the Role of Faith
After being miraculously healed from endometrial cancer 32 years ago, Abby Abildness, author of the new book Healing Prayer and Medical Care: God’s Healthcare Plan, has been spreading a message of healing and fusing God’s healing power with patients and healthcare workers in hospital settings. Abildness, who is the Founder of Healing Tree International and President of Hershey Aglow…
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2011 Summer Movie Guide
In the sweltering heat of a typical summer day in South Florida, nothing quite beckons like the cool comfort of the local movie theatre. Ice cold mega-sized soda in hand and vat of buttered popcorn at the ready; we wait in the darkness with eager anticipation to be swept away into an engaging escape. Whether the genre is action,…
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2011 Summer Reading List
A bad book is a time thief, and with four kids to chase (a form of exercise, I assure you) choosing material wisely is a must. Sifting through book reviews and excerpts allows me to locate my preferred writing style — one I know will hold my attention until the last page. A good find is much like a…
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To Glee or Not To Glee…That is the Question!
Glee raked in 19 Emmy and 11 Golden Globe nominations (the most nominated series of the year), taking home four Emmy and two Grammy Awards in 2010. Parents, be afraid. Be very afraid... This mesmerizing, toe-tapping musical comedy-drama advertised to teens, focuses on inclusion for the high school glee club members as they sort out their relationships, sexuality and…
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10 Films to Watch About Human Trafficking
Knowledge is the first step to fighting the war on human trafficking. These ten films and documentaries shine a spotlight on this global epidemic. Their tragic depictions will motivate you to take a stand in the modern day abolitionist movement.
The Dark Side of Chocolate
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Artists of the Abolition
Throughout the Old Testament, God continuously instructed Israel to send their worshippers into battle in advance of the army. Though much has changed about the details of warfare, some things have not as God continues to use musicians and worship leaders to inspire, challenge and encourage in the battle for social, political and spiritual advancement. Here are just a…
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Come and Drink
As part of the worship team at one of the fastest growing churches in the country, Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, Matthew Reed became accustomed to playing before thousands of people. “In 2004, I moved to Nashville to make a name for myself as a producer,” he explains. The big break proved elusive. “I was away from…
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Thor :Humility and Sacrifice Overcome Arrogance
THOR, the latest superhero movie from Marvel Comics, begins with the powerful but arrogant warrior getting a lesson in humility from his father, Odin, the king of Asgard. Thor’s reckless actions almost reignite an ancient war between Asgard and their long-time enemies, the Frost Giants. So, Odin strips Thor of his alien super powers and, via a wormhole, banishes…
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Songs of the Revolution
Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Kelly Williams displayed talent at a young age. “When I was only three or four years old, I would sit on the floor and bang on the pots and pans,” he explains. A good student, Kelly’s parents got called to school only when Kelly was acting up for his classmates. It would be…
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New Warriors of Worship - Two Artists To Watch
Glance down the latest Christian music charts and you’ll see that a disproportionate number of artists hail from our fair state. The Sunshine State’s rolls include Francesca Battistelli, Jonny Diaz, Anberlin, Flyleaf, Submission Red, Fireflight and Group 1 Crew to name a few. In addition to all of these amazing musicians and groups, you can now add two new…
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Coming Live to a Venue Near You!
Florida is known for its vibrant music scene. With all the top touring acts insisting on making a South Florida stop, we have access to the best music available. This month you’ll have a chance to bang your head and lift your hands as some of the most popular artists in Christian music appear in concert. From a fairground…
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All About Florida - Land of Sunshine
Remember the tourism campaign from years ago- Florida- See It Like A Native? Like the New Yorkers who never make it to the Empire State Building, too often it takes a visit from out of towners to encourage us to sample all that our state has to offer. Maybe the slogan should have read- See It Like A Tourist.
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The Corruptible
Ray Quinn is cynical, bitter and somewhat aimless. You can’t really blame him. Crippled by a gunman’s bullet, Ray was forced into retiring from his life as an Orlando homicide detective. His new life is bookended by his two “friends” Jim and Joe. Ray relies on Jim Beam to get him to sleep and a “cup of joe” to…
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For The Love of Men
Greg Arnold is on a mission - a mission to help men “live boldly” by connecting Christ with every aspect of their daily lives. Shortly after the beginning of this new year, Greg, the founder of Core12 Ministries, launched an innovative and one of a kind e-zine for men - or “men-zine”, as he likes to call it. The…
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South Florida Men’s Conference
“Men attending Christian churches every Sunday are facing overwhelming opposition,” says Pastor Martin Vargas of Sheridan Hills Ministries.
In 2004, on a memorably cold day in January, Vargas gathered together a handful of men to travel to a men’s event held in Woodstock, Georgia. The theme of the gathering was Grace for the Race. For the… -
A marriage redeemed - One woman’s story of redemption
Deborah Ross has a story to share - a journey that weaves together almost losing everything and joining it to an ending that is filled with redemption and faith. Coming from a divorced family, Deborah promised herself that she would never go through a divorce. When her marriage began to crumble, she admits that the thought did cross her…
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Happily Ever After?
February, the month of love, has finally arrived! For many, it is a time filled with excitement, admiration and a chance for them to show love to the “object of their affection”. For others, this month can be a reminder of difficulties that they make be experiencing in their marital life. Couples that are currently going through a difficult…
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See it … Feel it … Experience it
Each year, three thousand kids in South Florida are taken from their homes and placed in the foster care system. What is it like for a young child to leave the only life they’ve known—albeit a life of neglect and abuse—and start the unknown journey toward hope and healing?
Walking through a crisis
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Having a good laugh with Taylor Mason
A man walks into a church holding a life size pig puppet. The pig says…
Have you heard this one before?Then you might have seen comedian, musician and ventriloquist Taylor Mason on one of the Thou Shalt Laugh DVD’s, Gaither Homecoming Concert Tour DVD’s, or at one of his numerous concerts around the country.
Taylor…
