A three-judge panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal pointed to an improper jury instruction in the Broward County case filed by patient Stephanie Hollingsworth, who alleged she did not receive proper treatment for necrotizing vasculitis, a condition that involves inflammation of blood-vessel walls. ... Read More
Southern Baptists Vote to Name Abuse as Grounds for Expelling Churches
First elected female officer part of new committee to evaluate member churches. Southern Baptists approved a pair of proposals to strengthen their position against abuse—incremental changes to address the issue that has loomed large over the denomination and dominated conversation at this year’s annual meeting in Birmingham, Alabama. The problem is a big one, embedded in a culture of neglect in their churches and institutions for years, Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leaders... Read More
Died: Lloyd John Ogilvie, Celebrated Preacher and Senate Chaplain
The lifelong leader and teacher encouraged pastors and politicians alike to “Let God Love” them. Acclaimed author, speaker, and preacher Lloyd John Ogilvie—who pastored historic First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, California, for 23 years and served as chaplain of the US Senate from 1995 to 2003—died last week at age 88. Though Ogilvie’s aspiration in high school was to become an actor, the influence of classmates Bruce Larson and Ralph Osborne at Lake Forest... Read More
Politicians are sticking their face in your face — at your expense | Editorial
Fried’s agency inspects gas pumps for credit card skimmers, safety and accuracy. And since taking office in January, her staff has placed a brightly colored sticker — featuring her name and smiling face — on every gas pump inspected, about 84,000 so far. The sticker is dramatically different from the black-and-white seal used by her predecessor, which looked more official, though it included Adam Putnam’s name and the department’s website. ... Read More
Judges should dismiss kids’ climate case. Congress, the president should address threats from warming planet | Opinion
The trial court opinion is testimony to why the case should not go to trial. Most striking among several, shall we say, innovative legal conclusions is that plaintiffs’ due-process rights are violated because the government’s actions and inaction “will permanently and irreversibly damage plaintiffs’ property, their economic livelihood, their recreational opportunities, their health, and ultimately their (and their children’s) ability to live long, healthy lives.” ... Read More
The Church Does Not Exist for the Sake of the World
According to Scripture, the people of God have a higher purpose. Last week, I ended last week’s Elusive Presence essay by saying that thinking of the church primarily in missional terms is a mistake. Specifically, I said, “I believe it is an unbiblical view of the church. And I believe it is an unhealthy diet for the church.” To grasp that first point, I will begin by looking at Paul’s letter to the Ephesians to ground my biblical exposition. While Ephesians it is not... Read More
Two giraffes killed by lightning at Lion Country Safari
In 2005, 68 cows died after a lightning strike in New South Wales, Australia. And a few years later, lightning struck wire fencing in Montevideo, Uruguay, killing 52 of the cattle inside. During a 1990 thunderstorm, 30 cows were killed on a farm in Virginia. ... Read More
Teen’s death in cop chase costs city $200K
The city has settled a lawsuit with the family of Abigail Espinoza, who was 18 when she died Dec. 2, 2017. An analysis by the city’s insurance company showed that the settlement would cost less than defending the case through trial, Terrill Pyburn, the city’s attorney, said Tuesday. ... Read More
One-on-One with John Johnson on Global Leadership
“Listening to global voices is important. However, listening to the divine voice is the most important factor in developing a healthy approach to leadership.” Ed: Why another book on leadership? John: Books on the topic of leadership tend to voice a perspective that is WEIRD: Western, Educated, Industrial, Rich, Democratic. In doing so, they often ignore the voices of those in Majority World. In this book, I work to develop a truly global approach to leadership for the twenty-first... Read More
$1 billion convention center keeps getting more expensive
Cohen said a large portion of the increased cost is due to higher prices for building materials caused by inflation and higher tariffs. Upgrades also have been added to the project, including additional protections from storms and floods. The hotel, for instance, would be able to operate from the second floor if the ground level was inundated, Cohen said. ... Read More