LETTERS 10 october 2025 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida edition people support is better than a larger church where each one gives a dollar and they struggle to maintain the building and utilities. - Pat Kennedy The church is where two people come together to confess Jesus. - Daniel Wray Swesey This week Charlie Kirk posted, "Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life... Tell someone about Jesus this weekend." by Franklin Graham, President and CEO, Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association DO NOT TICKLE THEIR EARS. Speak the truth with conviction. - David Ceiga He seemed to live for our LORD. His death at such a young age is sad. And people try to deny that Satan is real! However, we are not to make a god of him for this is only one GOD to be worshipped. You may not understand the makeup of Heaven’s Creators as is three or only is one. I personally believe that GOD is all things. For He is the Sprit of love. He has all power. His powers of the Holy Gost is the Spirit. The Holy Ghost overshadowed the Virgin Mary causing the development of a baby boy named JESUS. - Floella Parsons He told millions before his death and millions more after! - Alan Focke I talk to our 3- and 6-year-old grandsons about Jesus. And today I bought them their first Bible. - Rhonda Sleznikow Now Charlie is with Jesus. RIP - Mel Hatton “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is no being done, the saving of many lives” (Genesis 50:20). - Greg Haibon I believe Charlie Kirk has opened up the world of new Christ followers. - David Barker Hopeful Horton (and the lessons I can learn) by Stephan Tchividjian, CEO and Co-Founder, National Christian Foundation South Florida Wow! Stephan’s article is one of the GREATEST, MOST HELPFUL articles I have ever read. And incredibly timely. It’s so obviously of God because it was written before this week’s events. Thank you, Stephan, for being so guided by God. - Dr. Bob Barnes Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward Marks 60 Years of Changing Lives by Shelly Pond, Good News Editor Thank you so much to Good News for helping us celebrate 60 years of shaping futures and creating lasting impact for hundreds of thousands of youth right here in Broward County. Over the past six decades, we’ve seen lives transformed, communities strengthened and generations empowered through education, mentorship ad opportunity. As we look to the future, our mission remains clear: to invest in the potential of every young person and build a stronger, more resilient community for all. - Chris Gentile, Co-CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Absolutely perfect! 100% - Paolo Garay Great organization! - Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson Christian College Guide 2025 How to Choose the Best College for You by Shelly Pond, Good News Editor Great publication. Union University is featured this month in the guide to Christian colleges. My grandfather and great grandfather served on the board at Union U. I drove through the campus on a visit to Crockett County, TN, in July. Keep spreading the Good News! - Dan Arnold III Good to know. - Tania Naftel Is There a Right Size? by Leslie J. Feldman, Good News Publisher I visited a small church in the inner city a while back. Wednesday night, crowded, but nice. The pastor went on to say that small church We Get Letters PUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 HOPE Is a Good 4-Letter Word – by Leslie J. Feldman WE GET LETTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Embarrassed – by Stephan N. Tchividjian IN THE WORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Franklin Graham: Teach God’s Word Without Compromise – by Franklin Graham FAITH & CULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 A Turning Point for America – by Dr. Rob Pacienza PARENTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Train Children Not To React but To Respond – by Dr. Bob and Torrey Roberts THE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 The Promise of Eternal Security - by Dr. O.S. Hawkins HEART AND SOUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Listening in Love: Why Civil Discourse Matters in Higher Education – by Dr. Debra A. Schwinn COVER STORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 - 25 Charlie Kirk 1993 – 2025 A Life Dedicated to the Restoration of Faith and Rebirth of Patriotism – by Shelly Pond FOSTER CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Giving and Receiving – by Andrew Holmes ENCOURAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Truth or Consequences – by Omar Aleman HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Your “Yes” Can Change Everything: 30 Years of HOPE in Action – by Joseph D. Kenner GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 – 34 Is there a phrase or saying you’ve adopted that inspires you to be your best each day—or something you repeat to yourself during challenging moments that helps you press on? COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . . . .38 - 40 CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 - 47 South Florida Edition • Good News October 2025 • Volume 27, Issue 7 CONTENTS
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