PUBLISHER 6 MARCH 2025 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition Stewardship has somewhat of an acceptable, universal understanding within and that understanding also comes with responsibility; Luke 12:48, which states "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required." When you have a voice, don’t allow it to be silenced. If you have eyesight enjoy the view and don’t close your eyes to the darkness. Stewardship is the act of managing or caring for something with responsibility and care. It can refer to managing resources, finances or organizations. I feel like I’ve been here before; that’s an understatement. We are under attack, and we must stay the course and be good stewards. Examples of stewardship • Environmental stewardship: Cleaning up litter, planting trees, restoring habitats and removing invasive plants. • Financial stewardship: Managing money and resources to achieve financial goals. • Organizational stewardship: Managing an organization's funds to protect the interests of stakeholders. • Biblical stewardship: Using spiritual gifts to serve God, including giving God a portion of earnings. • Church stewardship: Using God's resources to achieve God's purposes, including time, talents, people and finances. Examples of stewardship in the Bible include the Parable of the Talents and the story of Joseph. • 1 Peter 4:10 instructs Christians to use their spiritual gifts to serve others, as stewards of God's grace. • Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus teaches that followers should use their gifts and resources wisely. • Genesis 41, Joseph demonstrates responsible management and foresight during times of plenty and need. • Corinthians 4:2 says that those who have been given a trust must be faithful. The 7 pillars of stewardship The wholistic principles of stewardship are shared at every opportunity with the following outcomes: 1) magnify the devotional life, 2) achieve debt-free living, 3) make good wellness lifestyle choices, 4) energize faithful tithing, 5) maximize spiritual gifts potential, 6) stimulate local giving, 7) inspire generous living. The pinnacle of Jesus' stewardship is found in his sacrificial death on the cross. In Mark 10:45, Jesus states, "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” •There are many versions of the truth to those depending on which point of view they embrace; leadership to some means don’t make waves and leadership to others insist that you speak out. What does the Bible say about being outspoken? Peter exhibits the character of an outspoken leader of the disciples, willing to challenge Jesus’ actions and teachings (John 13:6). Although quick to commit to Jesus' challenges (John 13:9), he is unsteady in demonstrating his commitment during Jesus' time of suffering (John 18:15, 25). We learn in Psalms 119:105, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” We are not to be outspoken in a rude way, but about the things of God. I often use the example of Franklin Graham, who is outspoken and who willingly shares his opinions even when not asked and faces backlash and a torrent of ridicule. I counter; with his leadership over Samaritan’s Purse a global disaster response organization, who never asks those in need if they are Democrat, Republican or Independent…. he just loads the trucks and airplanes with lifesaving equipment, with virtual hospitals on demand; doctors, nurses, food and medicine in an effort to save all of God‘s children. I’m sure he shares in the verse ‘to whom much is given, much is expected.’ Amen. South Florida Edition • Good News • March 2025 • Volume 26, Issue 12 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 Embarrassed (Are you talking to me?)– by Stephan N. Tchividjian IN THE WORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Franklin Graham: When Good Is Evil and Evil Is Good – by Franklin Graham PARENTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 What To Do When Your Child Misbehaves – by Dr. Bob and Torrey Roberts MARRIAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Good Wife? – by Lisa May CHURCH UNITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Strengthening and Amplifying the Voice of Half the Church – by Allie Hix THE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Christ Is Our Plumb Line – by Dr. O.S. Hawkins FOSTER CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Process, But Progress! – by Andrew Holmes HEART AND SOUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Creating Change Makers Through Christ-First Higher Education – by Dr. Debra A. Schwinn GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW . . . . . . . . . .24 – 26 If you were tasked to give a TED Talk on a random topic about a hobby of yours or an area of interest outside of work that you've long desired to delve into, what would it be about? COVER STORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 – 29 One More Suicide Is One Too Many: Heather Palacios’ Mission to Save Lives – by Shelly Pond YOU ASK WHY? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Exchanging the Creator for Created Things – by Dr. Tommy Boland ENCOURAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Social Security Administration – by Omar Aleman WE GET LETTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . . . .36 - 40 CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 - 43 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 - 47 Responsibility On The Cover Heather Palacios, Founder of Wondherful, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to saving the lives of those who are struggling thru mental crisis, sits among Life Boxes that will be rushed via priority shipping to encourage and uplift those who are struggling that they are not alone, because one more suicide is one too many. Read the full article on page 28. Photo Credit: Justus Martin www.justusmartinphoto.com - Leslie J. 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