The first eight years of my life I had the privilege of living in many different places, some of them exotic, some beautiful, some cold, some strange, some familiar. Perhaps you had a similar upbringing. I cherish those experiences. One of the places I lived at was a small town in North Carolina called Montreat. Montreat was a great place to grow up as a child because we were able to explore the streams, mountain paths, forests and allow our imagination to run wild in what could easily be the land that time forgot. Additionally, Montreat was the place where ..read more

Looking back, Good News Wants to Know… what decision or opportunity did you have in the past that you passed on at the time, but in hindsight, you now would take advantage of it or choose differently? My regret is that when I was the Deputy Commissioner & Chief Operating Officer for the Florida Department of Education, I did not obtain a Doctorate Degree while in Tallahassee.   Ray Monteleone, President, Paladin Global Partners I’ve made a lot of decisions over these many years. Some very good. Some bad. I can honestly say that there isn’t one opportunity that I’ve pass ..read more

On Friday, April 5th, new and long-time advocates alike came together to ‘fuel futures’ for kids at the 4KIDS Culinary Takeoff. Hosted at the hangar on-site Banyan Air Service, over 150 guests enjoyed an evening filled with culinary delights, live entertainment, and the chance to mingle among luxury jets. Consistent with the name of the event, one of the biggest draws of the night was the opportunity to sample delectable small plates, mocktails, and desserts showcased by 15 different Culinary Partners. From Spanish tapas to Poke bowls, a variety of cultures and styles of cooking were represent ..read more

The Salvation Army of Broward County now feeds 1,100 families in our community each month through their weekly food pantry. Donations aren’t keeping up with the increasing demand. As summer break approaches, this crisis will only worsen, says Major Guadalupe. “During the summer, when schools are closed, families that rely on free or reduced-cost meals for their children face additional burdens,” he explained. They often turn to food banks and pantries for support. “This is especially challenging for children, who need proper nutrition for their growth and development.” Rising food prices are f ..read more

I recently had the privilege of preaching the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ in one of the largest cities in the world, Mexico City, and then in 10 cities and towns near the southern border of the United States.  By God’s grace and by His power, thousands came forward to make decisions to follow Christ as their Savior and Lord. We boast only in what Almighty God does by the working of His Spirit in the hearts and souls of men, women and children.  Like other cities and towns where I have proclaimed Jesus as “the way, the truth ..read more

World Food Program USA and Food For The Poor (FFTP) are pleased to announce a partnership to support the United Nations World Food Programme’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean. Under this partnership, the first grant will be a pivotal $2 million from Food For The Poor to pilot a project in support of the U.N. World Food Programme’s school meals and nutrition work in El Salvador. This first-of-its-kind collaboration will support a nutritional intervention that starts on the farm, strengthening the value chain of local small-scale grain producers to make Biofortik, an iron-fortified nutri ..read more

We like to celebrate. Whether a birthday, a graduation, a marriage or a job promotion. Life is a long game if you’re lucky, and small or large victories, while traveling a long and winding road, are important means of motivation. So a curious question: Do we learn more from success or failure? To celebrate or not to celebrate? Harvard Business Review: “We argue that success can breed failure by hindering learning at both the individual and the organizational level. We all know that learning from failure is one of the most important capacities for people and companies to develop.”  So ..read more

South Florida business leaders and benefactors set sail to benefit The Salvation Army of Broward County (TSABC) at the organization’s inaugural Red Shield Regatta presented by JM Family Enterprises at “The Park” on March 9. The evening raised $210,649 for TSABC’s Plymouth Colony, an essential transitional housing complex in Hollywood that provides shelter and supportive services for families facing adversity. Benefactors’ Highlights The highlight of the evening was a motorized mini sailboat regatta pitting event sponsors against each other, first, followed by a run-off against local media pers ..read more

Memories are made and friendships forged during the carefree days of summer camp. It’s a wonderful way to provide educational enrichment in a fun-filled environment, can build character and independence and may lead to spiritual development. Here are a few local offerings listed geographically from south to north.   Trench Warrior/ King of the South Team Camps St. Thomas University, 16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens High School June 13, 7am-5pm 754-308-5578 Southatlanticfca.org   CMCP Summer Camps Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, 500 E. Chaminade Drive, Hollywood Baseball Camp E ..read more

StrikeForce 421 gave a total of $212,000 to six local Christian ministries making a big impact in South Florida during their Spring Celebration on March 21st. This marks over $1.5 MILLION given away since StrikeForce 421’s inception in 2014  along with their community of pledge partners! The 2024 Grant Awards were given to the following recipients: CityHouse received $28,200 to launch and outfit their newest location in partnership with Rio Vista Community Church Lighthouse 4Students received $15,000 for their after-school summer program for at-risk youth Knox Theological Seminary receive ..read more