“This is one of the toughest decisions I’ve faced in my life and it took me a long time to make it,” Luongo wrote. “After thinking about it a lot over the past two months and listening to my body, I made up my mind. It just feels like the right time for me to step away from the game. I love the game so much, but the commitment I required to prepare, to keep my body ready, has become overwhelming.” ... Read More
2019/20 School Choice Phase II Online Applications Accepted July 1 – 8, 2019
Wednesday, June 26, 2019Attention parents and guardians: The start of the 2019/20 school year is fast approaching. To receive your School Choice notification prior to the start of school, the next opportunity to submit your School Choice Phase II application is Monday, July 1 – Monday, July 8, 2019. ... Read More
The Church’s Sickness Unto Death
Our missional activism threatens to kill us. It doesn’t have to. In my last few essays (here, here, and here) I’ve been arguing that American Christianity, and evangelical Christianity particularly, thinks about the church in mostly instrumental ways. The church’s core identity is summed up in what it’s called to do, in most cases, one form of mission activity or another. Without denying the urgency to love our neighbors, I’ve been saying that our horizontal... Read More
Two more deputies fired as sheriff wraps up Parkland shooting investigation
“Miller never broadcasted any instructions or directions to deputies, asked for clarification, established perimeters or a command post, never initiated staging areas, did not request additional resources until five minutes after his arrival, and never attempted to secure school security cameras,” the report said. ... Read More
Trauma: How the Church Can Heal Soul Wounds
Faith communities provide space to lament and compassion in suffering. Trauma knows no boundaries. People of all ethnicities, social economic status, ages, and religions experience trauma. With a world filled with trauma, it is clear that the government, mental health practitioners, and psychologists are unable to meet the millions in need of trauma healing. One “organization” in the world situated to respond to trauma is the church. But is the church prepared? Is she willing to... Read More
Conservative Protestant Men Are Still Resisting Porn
Sociological data suggests that churchgoing men engage pornography at a vastly lower rate than others. Samuel Perry recently released a book called Addicted to Lust: Pornography in the Lives of Conservative Protestants. The work has received an enormous amount of media attention (including a recent CT review). If public discussions of it are any measure, readers might come to the conclusion that conservative Protestant relationships are being ruined by a scourge of misplaced shame over... Read More
BCPS Teachers Head Back to School for the “Battle of the Bots”
June 26, 2019BCPS teachers prepare for the new school year by putting their robotics skills to the test during a mock “Battle of the Bots” competition. ... Read More
There’s no debate: Floridians need affordable, quality healthcare coverage | Opinion
Relentless GOP attacks on the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and other critical programs have made these household situations even worse. A great percentage of my fellow healthcare workers, especially those in nursing homes, have no health coverage of their own, even while handling important medical needs of seniors. This is an especially sad, ironic and unfair scenario. ... Read More
Booming Flagler Village replacing ‘old Fort Lauderdale’ feel
“It’s not as large and expansive as Wynwood, but the accessibility to downtown and the beach trumps — from a location standpoint — Wynwood,” Alan Hooper, a pioneer developer in Flagler Village, said of the Miami arts district. “It’s a much better location. Over time it will have its own identity.” ... Read More
July 4, 2019: Your South Florida holiday event roundup
July Fourth is on Thursday this year, and there are many celebrations planned around the holiday. Here’s a look at some of the events across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Events are on July 4 unless otherwise noted. Most fireworks displays start at around 9 p.m. Additionally, many venues will not allow pets, alcohol, personal fireworks or coolers, and organizers recommend you bring a chair or blanket for seating. Events may be free to attend, but food vendor prices and some... Read More