LETTERS 8 MARCH 2026 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition Why Apology Is a Powerful Act of Love by Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts, Sheridan House Family Ministries As a writer my advice is “show, don’t tell.” Don’t tell me you’re sorry. Don’t do it again. Fix what you can. Don’t say you love me. Let me trust you. Tell me the truth. Care for me and you will get that in return. We are human. We all make mistakes. Laugh at the small ones. Deal with the larger ones. Either way, don’t just give lip service. Maammy Telly If you are wrong, but what I see too much of is kids more or less running loose and the parents preoccupied. Helen Lincoln A Pat on the Back Who encouraged you when it mattered most? by Dr. O.S. Hawkins, Chancellor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary My piano teacher, Mrs. Dunn… at Bethany Nazarene College. The wife of Professor Dunn, the head of the music department and the Acapella Choir. She gave me the confidence to continue even when I felt so alone. My mother was dying from cancer, and she gave me the courage to continue. I will always remember her not letting me give up on a piece I was having trouble memorizing. She wanted me to achieve college standing. - Rebecca Neuschwanger Christianity and American Freedom by Dr. Rob Pacienza, Senior Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church I am concerned about Trump’s efforts to merge Church and State. Where do you stand on this? To me, they need to remain separate. The First Amendment demands it! I’m not here now to urge one church over another, they all have the right to do their thing, as long as they don’t break any laws. - John McGowan Jesus is the Messiah of the world. If you do not accept Him, you won’t go to Heaven. If you are ok with that, then there’s not much else we can say. - Sherry Fotta The Salvation Army Marks 100 Years Doing the Most Good by Shelly Pond, Good News Editor Outstanding new stand for ringers. High winds were always a daily problem with the tall stands and sign that 7 feet by 3 feet. - Harold Frederick Love this ministry. They helped me when I was a single mom with three kids at Christmas many years ago. I donate to them every year. - Lawana Waring Truly the best charity to support, IMO. - Anita Fister Always love my charity. You helped me a lot growing up. - Tammy Witherspoon My husband and I support the Salvation Army because they do help families that are down and out. - Diane Huffman Sleepy Storms What does it mean when Jesus sleeps in the middle of a storm? by Stephan Tchividjian, CEO and Co-Founder, National Christian Foundations South Florida It means everything is alright. - Donald Holmes To show us tha He is ever ready to answer our call. - Vic Toria No fear. He is in control. - Merle Anderson Jesus never sleeps. However, how about testing the Apostles’ trust and faith? - Terry Dunn Very imaginative stuff. - Mike Mac He can calm the storms! Have faith, He will give us that peace that passes all understanding! - Lana Mourning PUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 The Chauffeur – by Leslie J. Feldman WE GET LETTERS . . . . . . . . .8 FAITH & CULTURE . . . . . . .10 Principals, Partners or Pawns? Parents’ Role in Their Child’s Education – by Dr. Rob Pacienza FOSTER CARE . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Father’s House – by Andrew Holmes IN THE WORD . . . . . . . . . .14 God’s Word — A Firm Foundation – by Franklin Graham PARENTING . . . . . . . . . . .16 Raising Wise Kids in an AI World – by Dr. Bob and Torrey Roberts THE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Rebuilders Take Personal Responsibility – by Dr. O.S. Hawkins STEWARDSHIP . . . . . . . . .20 Treasure Hunt – by Patrick J. Kelly HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Choosing Love Over Luck – by Joseph Kenner HEART AND SOUL . . . . . .24 Forty Days in the Dust – by Dr. Debra A. Schwinn and Dr. Austin Stevenson GOD STORIES . . . . . . . . . .26 My God Story – by Antony Tchividjian GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW . . . . . . . . . .28 – 30 What features do you like in the GOOD NEWS? What content would you like to see more of? What content would you like to see less of? COVER ARTICLE… 32 The Chosen: Millions Are Watching Jesus’ Story in a New Way – by Shelly Pond ENCOURAGEMENT . . . . . .34 God Doesn’t Move Parked Cars – by Omar Aleman LEGAL Q&A . . . . . . . . . . .36 Taxing Matters: “Escape from New York” May Be Harder than You Think – by William “Bill” C. Davell and Zachary King ON THE NET . . . . . . . . . . .38 COMMUNITY NEWS .40 - 48 CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . .42 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . .44 - 47 We Get Letters South Florida Edition • Good News March 2026 • Volume 27, Issue 12 CONTENTS
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