“Every restaurant owner I’ve spoken with as things have gotten worse is more petrified than ever of laying off their employees,” says Guyott, 46. “They know they’ll be sending them into a completely shattered system that’s not working.”(Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) ... Read More
Mengalahkan Kekhawatiran dengan Perjanjian Lama
Tulisan kuno yang tanpa diduga dapat menjadi sumber penopang dalam perjuangan kita melawan tekanan. Ini adalah bagian ketiga dari enam bagian esai tulisan seorang akademisi yang terkemuka yang meninjau kembali letak "Perjanjian Pertama" dalam iman Kristen kontemporer. —Editor Saya adalah seorang ahli statistika milenial. Dijuluki "generasi yang gelisah," kebanyakan dari kita mengalami tekanan, dan kita mengalami kecemasan yang mengganggu pekerjaan dua kali lipat... Read More
Three Ways to Reach Out in This Unique Moment in Time
In this moment, we need to reach people where they are, connect with them online or virtually, and be intentional to bring Jesus to people in creative ways. Our world is changing rapidly. COVID-19 has brought uncertainty, economic turmoil, fear of sickness, and new realities like "sheltering at home." Six weeks ago, most of us had never heard terms like "flattening the curve.” Our world was a different place. With this in mind, it is helpful to reflect on some practical... Read More
Experts back move to reopen parks. Some cities think it’s still too early.
The tennis and basketball courts at Jefferson Park in Hollywood are locked in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 18, 2020. Hollywood’s parks could open beginning May 6, said city spokeswoman Joann Hussey. (Susan Stocker / South Florida Sun Sentinel) ... Read More
As coronavirus death count rises, Florida nursing homes still face testing challenges
The Florida National Guard has visited more than 33 facilities and tested more than 5,500 people, according to the Florida Department of Health. Florida has 691 licensed nursing homes with more than 84,400 beds, along with more than 3,000 licensed assisted-living facilities with more than 106,000 beds. ... Read More
Broward College lays off its 14 counselors
The 14 counselors, who make about $82,710 each before benefits, cost the college about $106,000 each with benefits, but have the same job duties and caseloads as 46 other employees known as academic advisers, who make about $55,000 each, officials said. ... Read More
Report: ‘Tremendous Progress’ Ahead for Religious Freedom Worldwide
USCIRF chair Tony Perkins gives CT a behind-the-scenes look at today’s annual report on “systematic, ongoing, and egregious” violations. A new report aims to “unflinchingly criticize the records of US allies and adversaries alike” on religious freedom. And there’s a lot to report, with more headlines each month confirming the Pew Research Center’s 10-year analysis that government restrictions and social hostilities involving religion have reached record levels... Read More
Mental health meltdown looms for South Florida, and coronavirus is the trigger
Dr. Juan Rivera, an author, cardiologist and medical expert for Univision, said mental health issues can manifest into physical health concerns, and such physical conditions as chest pain actually can be anxiety. He urges the local Hispanic community, often reluctant to seek help, to reach out to their primary-care doctors. ... Read More
Beyond Cedarville: Why Do Pastors Keep Getting Rehired After Abuse?
Victims’ advocates caution institutions against plans to “restore” fallen leaders. Another case of a leader with an abusive past moving from one evangelical institution to another has intensified scrutiny on Christian hiring practices and responses to abuse. In ministry contexts, the desire to keep fallen leaders out of positions where they might again abuse their authority is sometimes met with another perspective—a hope that a redemptive and forgiving God would allow people to... Read More
Florida coronavirus updates: President Trump praises Gov. DeSantis at White House for ‘a spectacular job’
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation out of the University of Washington, whose models have been used by the Trump administration to help steer its pandemic response, updated its projections showing the state will reach 1,914 deaths by June 25, although its projections fall between an uncertainty of 1,165 and 4,697. ... Read More