Month: May 2021

Looking for a place to fish in Florida? Check out the online Florida Fishing Pier Finder.

The FWC launched its new Florida Fishing Pier Finder to assist fishermen locate publicly accessible freshwater and saltwater fishing piers, jetties, fishing-specific bridges and fingers throughout the state. The site, which includes color-coded dots for different types of structures (bridges, piers, etc…), lists more than 600 locations. ... Read More

Racial Reconciliation Efforts in the Works Part 5: Ministry Initiatives

A compilation of racial reconciliation resources and efforts as the United States continues to grapple with racial injustice and tension. A number of ministry initiatives were either birthed or accelerated during this season. The following gives a sampling of some of the many responses we received. Eric Torrence (@EricTorrence83) and Jon (@JonWarren_TX) commended U nity Table, noting that it is a collaboration of churches in north Dallas. Started by One Community Church in Plano, Dr. Conway... Read More

Should Christians Cheer Biden’s Plan for Families?

A new proposal would mandate paid parental leave, provide universal pre-K, and help with childcare costs for low-income families. Last week, President Biden addressed Congress to stump for his latest proposal: The American Families Plan. If passed as is, the initiative would do the following: -Provide universal preschool for all three and four-year-olds -Offer two years of free community college to young adults -Cover childcare costs for families in poverty. -Set a $15 minimum wage for... Read More

Christian and Missionary Alliance Considers Calling Women Pastors

Denomination survey finds 61 percent want to change titles, allow for ordination. Jennifer Ashby preaches and teaches regularly at Neighborhood Church in Rockville, Maryland. She baptizes people, disciples them, marries them, buries them, and counsels them in times of crisis. But one thing she won’t do, as executive director of ministries at the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) congregation, is call herself “pastor.” The CMA consecrates and licenses women for... Read More

This judge is accused of not clocking in. She says working in the office is an ‘outdated’ concept.

“Even a judge located in his or her courthouse office is not guaranteed to be working on judicial matters,” the lawyers wrote. “The number of cases resolved and tried (as well as additional volunteer work for colleagues, on night duty and on commissions) is the only data that should reflect the amount of work done, not outdated concepts of what it means to ‘go to work.’” ... Read More

DeSantis sets election dates for voters to replace Alcee Hastings — keeping seat vacant far longer than normal

Until the vacancy is filled, Hastings employees continue to staff the office under the supervision of the Clerk of the House, but can’t provide anything close to full representation, and there is no voting authority. The staffers can’t take positions on policies but can assist constituents with general information and continue with casework in which they attempt to help people with issues related to federal government agencies. ... Read More