LETTERS 10 january 2026 www.goodnewsfl.org Good news • South Florida Edition No Backing Down in the Face of Persecution by Franklin Graham, President and CEO, Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Praying for great revival! - Nadine Richmond Adkins Stack Prayers for Nigeria as well thousands of Christians are being persecuted and put into camps by the Islamic terrorists. - Carolyne Renee Get some revival going in our country!!! - Elden Rockafellow What if Jesus Had Never Been Born by Dr. Rob Pacienza, Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church What if “Christians” realize that Jesus lives inside of all of us? That he didn’t come with a Bible, a flag and a church? Because then you’d be bathed in truth… - Andrea Renee Smith-Hall Christmas 2025 by Leslie J. Feldman, Good News Publisher Your article ‘Christmas 2025’ was superb! I love the stories about Andy Rooney… - Bill Kent He would still have lots of lovely things to say about Christmas but he would be so disappointed about the state of the country and the world today. - Merri Novak I really missed Andy. It was the best part of 60 Minutes. - Janice Pickett Smith Debilitating Debt by Patrick J. Kelly, President, Kelly Advisory Grou[ Pat Kelly’s article this month was really great. Thank you. - Bob Barnes Good News Celebrates 2025- 2026 Faith Leaders I’m thankful for these leaders – they are leading the changes in our communities. - Susan Bigler Our very own Ap. Jason Jackson as honored by Good News, alongside fellow servant leaders for the 9th Year. - The Lion’s Den Missions Based Our very own Pastor Newcombe is featured. Pick up your copy in the Narthex on Sunday morning. - New Presbyterian Church Great to see my friend Larry Lacy and Joe Vitkus profiled as the amazing leaders that they are in South Florida! - Jason Libby Blessings to you all. - Raymond Freer Are We Missing the Point of Christmas with Our Kids by Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts Teach them about the young Jesus. How he came to the earth so we could have eternal life. - John King Yes, because they need to know the real reason for the season not a fictional character like Santa. - David Dorothy Mendenhall The Story We Forget to See by Lisa May, Executive Director, Relate Well Live Well All lives matter. Jesus said that over 2000 years ago. - Scoop Mendenhall PUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 A Conversation with Jesus Via AI– by Leslie J. Feldman WE GET LETTERS . . . . . . . . .10 PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . .12 Sell Fish– by Stephan N. Tchividjian IN THE WORD . . . . . . . . . .14 King of Kings and Lord of Lords— by Franklin Graham FAITH & CULTURE . . . . . . . .16 Family Matters – by Dr. Rob Pacienza PARENTING . . . . . . . . . . . .18 How to Build a Close-Knit Family in a Busy World – by Dr. Bob and Torrey Roberts THE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 A new Beginning – by Dr. O.S. Hawkins HEART AND SOUL . . . . . . .22 Reimagining New Year’s Resolutions – by Dr. Debra A. Schwinn and Dr. Phil Henry GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW . . 24 – 26 What lesson did 2025 teach you that you didn’t expect? FOSTER CARE . . . . . . . . . . 28 Running with the End in Mind – by Andrew Holmes COVER ARTICLE . . . . . .30 - 31 Faith Farm Ministries Celebrates 75 Years of Faith and Restoration – by Shelly Pond STEWARDSHIP . . . . . . . . . .32 FOMO – by Patrick J. Kelly HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Devotion and Intentionality in Action: Reflections from a Weekend of Ministry – by Joseph Kenner ENCOURAGEMENT . . . . . .36 Ditch the Flesh – Pitch the Spirit – by Omar Aleman LEGAL Q & A . . . . . . . . . . .38 Power of Attorney is a Powerful Way to Protect Your Interests – by William “Bill” C. Davell and Jeff Frauer HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 A Great Goal for the New Year – by Jerr Newcombe ON THE NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 COMMUNITY NEWS . . . . . .44 - 48 CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 - 51 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . .52 - 55 We Get Letters South Florida Edition • Good News December 2025 • Volume 27, Issue 9 CONTENTS
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