We are proud of our renowned, top drawer monthly columnists and their incredible contributions. We also honor our standing features like “Good News Wants To Know” featuring 30 to 40 prominent South Florida Christian/ business leaders, our traditional 4-month calendar and many other features, but here we highlight our front cover features and noteworthy articles published each month in timely news worthy fashion for our readers. We had a very active year. January: Christians stand with Israel. After brutal October 7th attack. COVER FEATURE: Dr. Susan Michael, USA Director International Christian Embassy Jerusalem leads a contingent in Washington, D.C. to stand with Israel, under brutal attack from HAMAS And rising antisemitism in America, and the need to stand against it. Cover Feature Story. Inside: BBX Capital Inc. Deepens commitment to Habitat for Humanity of Broward with generous $150,000. Hanna’s Home breaks ground on expanded housing. Holy Cross Hospital surpasses $7 Million in foundation gifts. February: BiG Children’s Foundation announces Education Center for At-Risk Youth. For Teens in Foster Care. Cover Feature Story. Inside: Samaritan’s Purse Provides Ambulances in honor of fallen Israeli Medics. Open Doors World Watch List Reveals increase in Christian Persecution. Danny Gokey to perform at West Palm Beach Music Festival. March: Ark Encounter, Williamstown, Kentucky. Brings the Epic Story to life in actual Biblical Proportions. Cover Feature Story. Inside: Galentine’s Brunch raises $70,000 for 4KIDS. Boca Raton Christian School turns 50. Metropolitan Baptist Church in Hollywood, Florida in “Christ over Cupid” Seminar Reaches Youth. The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) presented Coral Ridge Miniseries (CRM) with the prestigious “Milestone Award.” FCA Baptizes Athletes. April: Pastor Doug Sauder: A Decade of Collaborative Leadership Leads Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale into its 40th Year. Cover Feature Story. Inside: SUMMER CAMP GUIDE, 8-Page pull-out section with 46 Christian camps and vacation Bible Schools with dates, locations and options. 4KIDS Opens doors in Miami. 16th Annual BIG CARDIO EVENT, BiG Children’s Foundation for At-Risk Children. StrikeForce 421 Marks $1.5 Million in Giving. CBMC National Prayer Breakfast in Omaha, Nebraska features Good News columnist Omar Aleman as Keynote speaker. May: GOOD NEWS CELEBRATES WOMEN OF DISTINCTION 2024. Cover Feature Story celebrates nine Women who make a difference. Inside: South Florida celebrates Easter 2024. Dr. Robert J. Pacienza and Coral Ridge Ministries commission 2024 Spiritual State of the National Survey to Coral Ridge Ministries’ supporters. 4KIDS CULINARY TAKEOFF. HOUSE OF PROTECTION celebrates 20 years. June: Congratulations Graduates! Class of 2024 graduates with expectancy for a bright future. Cover Feature Story. This is the eighth annual Good News Feature, celebrating graduating seniors in a 16-Page pull-out Section. Inside: Billy Graham statue unveiled in the United States capitol, With Graham-Tchividjian families. Cavalry Christian Academy unveils newly constructed Fieldhouse. Knox Seminary graduates encouraged to cultivate trust. PUBLISHER 6 January 2025 www.goodnewsfl.org Good news • South Florida Edition South Florida Edition • Good News • January 2025 • Volume 26, Issue 10 Advertising: We reach over 110,000 readers each month. 80,000 in print and 30,000 via our online digital edition. Placing an ad in our publication is affordable and effective to help grow your business. Call us today! Distribution: Available in more than 800 locations throughout South Florida. To become a free distribution point for the newspaper, please contact Shelly. The Good News is published by Good News Media Group, LLC, Reproduction in whole or part strictly forbidden without the consent of the publisher. Copyright 2025. All rights reserved. Good News Media Group, LLC. PO Box 670368, Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-564-5378 • www.goodnewsfl.org Publisher: Leslie J. Feldman [email protected] Editor: Shelly Pond [email protected] Advertising & Marketing: Robert “Buddy” Helland Jr. V.P. Sr. Marketing Manager [email protected] Art Director: Milton McPherson [email protected] Associate Art Director: Joseph Sammaritano [email protected] Social Media Manager: Ariel Feldman [email protected] Editorial Assistant: Eric Solomon [email protected] Cover Photography: Justus Martin [email protected] PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 My Rabbi – by Stephan N. Tchividjian IN THE WORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Franklin Graham: Until Jesus Comes, We Have Our Marching Orders – by Franklin Graham PARENTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Give Children the Gift of Learning Time Management - by Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts MARRIAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Intentionally Meaningful Conversations – by Lisa May ENCOURAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 To the Future and Back – by Omar Aleman HEART AND SOUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Nation of Unity: A Lesson from President George Washington – Dr. Debra A. Schwinn THE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Who Am I? - Dr. O.S. Hawkins FOSTER CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 A New Creation – by Andrew Holmes GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW . . . . .24 – 26 What is your most cherished memory of 2024? COVER STORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Hope Women’s Centers - Creating A Culture of Life – Shelly Pond YOU ASK WHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Let that Light of Yours Shine - Dr. Tommy Boland HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Reading the Bible and Human Flourishing - by Jerry Newcombe LEGAL Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Selling Goods in Florida? Here’s What You Should Know – by William “Bill” C. Davell and Charles Tatelbaum WE GET LETTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . . . .38 - 40 CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 43 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 - 47 A Look Back at 2024 through the Pages of GOOD NEWS On The Cover The leadership team of Hope Women’s Centers is creating a culture of life by encouraging and equipping women and men to make informed life-affirming decisions regarding unexpected pregnancies while sharing the love of Christ. Pictured from left to right: Ted Key, Board of Directors Vice Chair; Judy Ryan, Board of Directors Chair; Chris Cottone, Board of Directors Treasurer; Joy Wright, Executive Director; Bernita Blanton, Board of Directors Secretary; Not pictured: Dr. Tina Spires, Board of Directors; and LeeAnn Hansen, Board of Directors. This photo was taken at BrandStar Studio in Deerfield Beach thanks to their willingness to partner with us by making their state-of-the-art facility available to serve the community. Special thanks to Co-Founders Doug Campbell and Mark Alfieri; Devon Vital, Director of Operations; Sarah Mohammed, Operations Manager; Duane Vaiani, VAD / VFX Supervisor, and their talented team for their creative assistance. Photo credit: Justus Martin www.justusmartinphoto.com - Leslie J. Feldman - Good News Publisher (Continued on Pg. 16) C O N T E N T S Good News • January • Volume 26 Issue 10
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