Having lived in Fort Lauderdale’s District 4 since 1987, I’ve watched the redevelopment of the beach and downtown, where the replacement of blighted properties has made them more attractive. But when is it enough? I think we’re there. That’s a big reason to keep Warren Sturman as District 4 commissioner. City of Fort Lauderdale A map of Fort Lauderdale’s four city commission districts. He has held office for two years, filling the post of Ben Sorensen, who left before his term... Read More
‘It’s Okay to Say We’re Born Again’
Nowhere on its website or in its founding documents does the new Global Methodist Church call itself evangelical. Perhaps the term is too controversial, too divisive and political. Or perhaps the Methodists are just out of practice. “You know, as Methodists, it’s okay to say we’re born again,” said Asbury Theological Seminary professor Luther Oconer, preaching to the more than 900 people gathered in San José, Costa Rica, last week for the denomination’s first General... Read More
The Bible Contains Discrepancies. That Doesn’t Make It Untrustworthy.
In 1983, biblical scholar Robert Gundry was ousted from the Evangelical Theological Society. Gundry, in his lengthy commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, had suggested that Matthew tailored stories about Jesus to his specific audience, sometimes in nonhistorical ways. Theologian Norman Geisler, who spearheaded the ouster, believed this “undermine confidence in the complete truthfulness of all of Scripture.” Gundry disagreed with this assessment—he affirmed the doctrine of biblical... Read More
The Gettys’ Modern Hymn Movement Has Theological Pull
The success of “In Christ Alone” established Keith Getty as one of the leading songwriters in what he refers to as the modern hymn movement. The popular breakout song—which has remained on Christian Copyright Licensing International’s Top 100 list for over 15 years—has come to represent the musical priorities and values of Getty Music, the organization founded by Getty and his wife and collaborator Kristyn. Their team has since developed 38 of the 500 most-used songs in US and UK... Read More
Gen Z Evangelicals Want to Be Famous for Their Hobbies and Talents
Gen Z evangelicals don’t want to be known for their faith. Instead, they want their talents, interests, hobbies, and education levels to be the ways they make a name for themselves. They see their faith as a support during challenging times. Prayer is the second most common way that they cope with stress, tied with distracting themselves by watching or reading something. And while they may often be regarded as an “anxious generation,” they are optimistic about the future. Four in five... Read More
Today in History: October 2, Marshall joins Supreme Court
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 2, the 276th day of 2024. There are 90 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall joined the U.S. Supreme Court at its first African American justice; he would serve on the bench for 24 years until his retirement in 1991. Also on this date: In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson had a serious stroke at the White House that left him paralyzed on his left side. In 1944, German troops crushed the 2-month-old Warsaw Uprising, during which a... Read More
A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate
The Associated Press The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues. Here’s a look at some false and misleading claims from the debate. ___ Iran has not received $100 billion in unfrozen assets under the Biden-Harris administration VANCE: “Iran, which launched this attack, has received over $100 billion in unfrozen assets thanks to the Kamala Harris administration. What... Read More
What to know about Iran’s missile barrage and Israel’s ground operations in Lebanon
By JULIA FRANKEL JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran launched almost 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, causing scattered damage and fires from falling shrapnel, but Israeli authorities said there were no injuries. An Israeli security official said most of the missiles were intercepted, though some managed to land. Israeli officials said Iran would pay a price for the strike. The missile attack came after Israel said ground troops crossed into Lebanon overnight, launching what the military... Read More
Where’s the best craft beer? Nominate your favorite South Florida brewery
Consider the variety and quality of craft beer being poured. Who experiments with nontraditional ingredients for creative flavors? Do they have an incredible IPA, or perhaps a perfect pilsner on the list? What about sours? Originally Published: October 1, 2024 at 4:20 p.m. ... Read More
Ballots in the mail for presidential election. Floridians can begin voting immediately.
Voters who are among the 96% of Floridians that the polls show have made up their minds between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump can start voting. It’s already begun for more than 400,000 people in Broward and Palm Beach counties who’ve requested vote-by-mail ballots. On Tuesday — exactly five weeks before Election Day, Nov. 5 — Broward County sent out 241,000 mail ballots. Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott said many people would receive them Wednesday... Read More