Amendment 4, an extremely grave abortion initiative will appear on the Florida ballot November 5. Many are totally unaware of how deceptive and deadly this initiative really is. It would allow abortion until birth. It would eliminate all pro-life laws that currently protect women and children. And it would allow a minor to have an abortion without parental consent.  Currently, Florida law requires abortionists to give women seeking an abortion detailed information regarding the development of the unborn baby and the potential risks and complications of the procedure. An ultrasound must be ..read more

As we settle into the fall semester, Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) campus is filled with students eager for what the year holds as they prepare for their future careers. Many students are returning after a busy summer — wrapping up internships, jobs or study abroad opportunities through the Rinker Center for Experiential Learning. In this article originally published in Inside Higher Ed, PBA associate professor of history, Dr. Elizabeth Stice, shares how trips abroad can enhance students’ confidence, understanding of other cultures, and give them an edge on employment. She also highli ..read more

This summer I got to take my kids to the new Inside Out 2 movie. It seems to have reawakened discussions of allowing emotions to “take the wheel.” While this movie introduced new characters that come along with age such as Anxiety, Envy and Embarrassment, we were truly shown what happens when one negative emotion is allowed to rule above all others. The emotion that seems most intense for parents when it takes over is anger.   Some children hear the word “No” and they become frustrated or argue. They are disappointed, but they remain in control. Other children hear the ..read more

After a four-month search led by the 4KIDS Presidential Search Taskforce, made up of board members and key community leaders, Andrew Holmes has been chosen as 4KIDS’ new president. The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 28th during a 4KIDS staff meeting by Karl Sprague, chairman of the board of 4KIDS, and was received by staff with a standing ovation and roaring applause. Andrew joined 4KIDS, a faith-based organization that helps children and families in crisis by providing Hope, Homes, and Healing, in July of 2018, launching their Family Advocacy Ministry (FAM) Program and serving thr ..read more

It’s summertime, but we’re thinking about Christmas. I was in my office the other day, looking toward a whiteboard our team had filled with numbers. These numbers represented the number of homes available to kids in foster care, the number of kids who still need homes, the number of families who don’t go on to get licensed and more. But what I found myself thinking about besides all those big numbers was how if just one family started the process to become a 4KIDS Foster Family right now, they’d be giving a child a home and a family this Christmas.  ..read more

When I first arrived at Sheridan House, I spent some time with my predecessor about the duties of the executive director of the ministry. Driving home from the office, I felt somewhat discouraged. It seemed the job description indicated I would have to spend all my available time “putting out fires.” Crisis everywhere The next six months proved my expectations correct. Feeling like a fireman, I was simply putting out one fire after another without having any time to do prevention work. I began to feel that either I was incompetent, or the job could not be done.   An ..read more

I came across this story that got me thinking… A mysterious letter A small family, known as the Harts, living in an average suburban community, received an unusual letter from an unknown distant relative. The letter stated that within the next several weeks they were planning to visit and were appreciative (nice way of saying expectant) of their willingness to provide accommodations. There was no contact information, only a black and white photograph with the grainy picture of an old man. You can only imagine their apprehension, confusion and curiosity. The Harts were a young couple, married l ..read more

It was 30 years ago this April that God used an ad in the Buffalo News to change our lives. My wife Linda and I saw an ad reading, “House Parents, Wanted” – 1,371 miles away from our home in Buffalo. We sold our house, sold our cars, left comfortable jobs, and took off on a new, half-time life adventure. What really made that ad stand out to us was a verse our pastor had shared a few years prior, James 1:22, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”  We set out ..read more

Living Water Christian Academy celebrated the remarkable achievements of three exceptional students, Khloe Deraco, Ava Gunter, and Lucas Torres recently. These bright stars have been nominated and chosen to shine brilliantly at the prestigious Step Up For Students Rising Star Awards Ceremony! Khloe stands out for her incredible growth in reading, Ava’s heart of gold and exemplary character make her dazzle, and Lucas shines with his outstanding prowess in mathematics! Their dedication, hard work, and talent have earned them this well-deserved recognition. Dr. Amanda Torres, Principal, said, “We ..read more

Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has a distinguished track record of fostering international scholars, exemplified by its continued success in prestigious global scholarship programs. In the last seven years alone, PBA alumni have received 17 Fulbright awards. This year, three exceptional graduates — Brody Eldridge, Niang Thang and Kyla Gates — earned the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award. Their achievements will enable them to serve as cultural ambassadors in various countries during the 2024-25 academic year. Additionally, Dr. Ariel Viale, a professor of finance at PBA, re ..read more