Proposal to arm teachers delayed in Florida Senate, despite crowds who came for public comment session

They traveled to the state Capitol to make their views known about a controversial proposal to arm teachers. They’ll have to wait for another day. A Senate committee postponed public testimony Wednesday on a proposal that would allow classroom teachers to carry a firearm if they voluntarily undergo training. At least 20 members of the advocacy group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America — some from Gainesville — traveled to Tallahassee. People packed the room. Spectators stood... Read More

Francis Chan Explains Why He’ll Share a Stage With Benny Hinn

“There are millions who will never hear strong biblical teaching unless teachers are willing to go.” Why would a respected evangelical leader like Francis Chan agree to speak at major events that also feature controversial prosperity gospel preachers? The short answer: to share the truth. The popular author and former pastor recently came under scrutiny for appearing on the same stage as televangelist Benny Hinn and Canadian evangelist Todd White when he was the top-billed speaker at The... Read More

Preoccupied with Love: One-on-One with CJ Rhodes

“Unbelievers needs to see that we care for them, not just their postmortem souls but all of who they are as fallen image-bearers of God.” Ed: It’s hard to deny that we are living in challenging times culturally. The church’s influence is fading and we are struggling to find answers to some hard questions. What’s your take on the health of the church today, especially as it relates to our witness? CJ: Eddie Glaude, a Princeton University professor, wrote a Huffington... Read More

The Three Horizons of Old Testament Prophecy

The prophets launch their words into the future. Where do they land? A frequently challenging part of Scripture for many Christians is the Old Testament prophets. Sometimes, understanding their message can be a little confusing. Especially, when that message might apply (or is applied) to the New Testament. When the prophets do look into the future that God revealed to them, what do their words refer to? I find it helpful to think of three major possible horizons of their vision. That is to... Read More

‘Boycotting the killings’: South Florida men on hunger strike against gun violence

Shootings that have claimed the lives or maimed sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and others have sparked a hunger strike in Miami that reached its 13th day Thursday. The group of nine men — “The Hunger Nine” — began their hunger strike March 9 to highlight the gun violence that has brought sorrow, fear and anger to every Miami neighborhood — especially communities like Overtown and Liberty City. “We want to make sure that people’s lives are never forgotten… the killing... Read More

Cindy Yang helped Chinese tech stars get $50K photos with Trump. Who donated the money?

More than a year before her Super Bowl selfie with the president, Li “Cindy” Yang brought two Chinese-born tech executives — an Australia-based cryptocurrency guru known in the industry as … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Before fatal shooting, man feared he was followed, reports say

A young man shot at killed at a Pembroke Pines apartment complex was nervous before the shooting, telling family members he had been followed after leaving work, according to news reports. The shooting happened about 1 a.m. Tuesday at the Bella Grande community in the 10300 block of Northwest Eighth Street, according to Pembroke Pines police. Police have not released the name of the 23-year-old man killed by multiple gunshot wounds, but family members identified him as Kadeem Smith. James... Read More