LETTERS 8 MAY 2026 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition A person tied up to politics has no ground to pretend he’s a Christian. - Rudy Santana All of GODS Promises are still true yesterday, today and tomorrow!! - Kenny Ashcroft God made a promise to Netanyahu? That’s funny. - Gordon Langley Someone should tell the Jewish people about the man named Jesus Christ! - Doug Updike Canada’s New Hate Law and the Future of Religious Liberty by Dr. Rob Pacienza, Senior Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church Dr. Rob Pacienza's article warning of the assault on religious liberty in Canada, and ultimately in the USA, was a welcome foray into the culture battles that are too often ignored by the church until it is too late. Government hostility to Christianity is exploding around the world while tolerance of, and outright support for, Islam and Sharia Law continue mostly unabated. Florida and Texas are leading the fight against this pernicious political system disguised as "religion" but, as Dr. Rob stated in his message, "The question is whether we will recognize the warning while there is still time to respond." - Mike McDermott Far too many critics of Israel and by extension, Jews, have apparently not been to Israel to see the mixed multitude of religions living and working together at all levels of education, occupation without restrictions, for themselves. - Bruce Portnoy Sad, the moral fiber of Canada, UK, etc. all around the USA is crumbling. And the USA was on the brink of doom when Pres. Trump was elected. He has made it known WE ARE ONE NATION UNDER GOD and has made sure we have religious liberty. Thank God for President Donald J. Trump. - Dorothy Ann Holloway-Taylor The problem is that “hate” laws are another way to stifle freedom of speech. In Great Britain, you can be jailed for criticizing Islam, but Muslims are free to disparage Christianity and Judaism. - Sean Tresach It becomes hate when you try and force your beliefs on others or try to persecute them simply for existing. You know, like the conservatives do to gay and transgender people and immigrants who aren’t white. Or to anyone who doesn’t follow their religious beliefs. - Cris Armbruster If a pastor in Canada calls out certain lifestyles as sinful then they are in big trouble. I am glad that the Equality Act never became law in the USA because Bible preachers here would be prosecuted for hate speech. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil. Woe means that you are in big trouble with God. So, how are you doing? - Bill Myers Censorship is the beginning of fascism. - James L. Baker Hate speech is already criminalized in Canada, and rightly so. Bill C-9 prevents religion from being used to justify hate against other people as distinguished by race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. - Michel Fradette StrikeForce Giving’s Impact Exceeds $2 Million by Shelly Pond, GOOD NEWS Editor Thank you so much for highlighting StrikeForce in the most recent GOOD NEWS Magazine. We were truly honored, and the article you wrote was so compelling. We are deeply grateful for the work you do to keep our Christian community informed and connected. - Christine Auker Thank you for the AMAZING coverage of StrikeForce's season and history. It was a WOW for us. God is truly at work. With much appreciation… - Kim Kent The most amazing charity. Incredible how much they give to the community!!! Thank you. - Coni Rhudy Love StrikeForce and all they do, especially for SONrise Mission BTC. - Roselyn Ogbourne YES, Ladies!!! Thank you Good News. - Stephanie Weigle Such fabulous ladies!! - Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson We’re blessed to be a part of this community! - StrikeForce Giving Franklin Graham: Standing on God’s Promises to Israel by Franklin Graham, President and CEO, Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association No other grounds to stand on but faith in Jesus’ name. For Eternity. - Charles Burdine Absolutely God is always the same, he doesn’t change. The Jewish people are his chosen people. - Catherand Rock Without God in my life, I wouldn’t be here today. He is not the one who leaves us. We are the ones who leave him. - Rosie Robertson God said that Israel would never fall to another. It is in the Old Testament. - William Ball Every word of God is true. We serve a living God. His Word is alive and true. - Rhonda Nation PUBLISHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 I Am Reminded – by Leslie J. Feldman WE GET LETTERS . . . . . . . . . .8 PASTOR PROFILE . . . . . . . .10 Pastor Virgil Sierra: Bridging Cultures and Generations at Vertical Church – by Anitra Parmele FAITH & CULTURE . . . . . . . .12 What Has Harvard to do with Jerusalem? A Christian Perspective on Higher Education – by Dr. Rob Pacienza IN THE WORD . . . . . . . . . .14 Franklin Graham: Until the Whole World Hears – by Franklin Graham PARENTING . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Is Your Teen Caught in a Race to Nowhere? – by Dr. Bob and Torrey Roberts THE CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Be Filled – by Dr. O.S. Hawkins FOSTER CARE . . . . . . . . . . .20 The Origin of Home – by Andrew Holmes STEWARDSHIP . . . . . . . . . .22 Risk – by Patrick J. Kelly COVER ARTICLE . . . . . .24 - 26 Good News Applauds Women of Distinction 2026 – by Shelly Pond GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW . . .28 - 30 Who would you nominate as an unsung hero in this community that others should know about and why? HEART AND SOUL . . . . . . .32 The Place of Higher Ed in Civil Discourse – by Stephanie Bennett, Ph.D.; Intro by Dr. Debra A. Schwinn GOD STORIES . . . . . . . . . . .34 Ashley’s Story of God’s Relentless Pursuit – by Antony Tchividjian ENCOURAGEMENT . . . . . .36 Enough Is Enough – by Omar Aleman HOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 A Fragrance That Endures – by Joseph Kenner LEGAL Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Going to Court in Florida: What to Expect – by William “Bill” C. Davell and Lexy Semino COMMUNITY NEWS . .42 - 43 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . .44 - 47 We Get Letters South Florida Edition • Good News • May 2026 • Volume 28, Issue 2 CONTENTS
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