Middle East Muslims are Finding Jesus. Can They Fit Within a Weakened Church?

In the Arab world today, the war in Gaza dominates the news, with its small Palestinian Christian community caught in the crossfire. But over the last decade, ancient churches have faced persecution in Syria and Iraq, while political instability and terrorism have threatened believers in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan. Nevertheless, the church’s activity in this region is about much more than war and persecution, as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) chapter of the Lausanne Movement’s... Read More

‘The Office’ Meets Exodus in ‘The Promised Land’

We tend to imagine Moses as someone larger than life. Films like The Ten Commandments, The Prince of Egypt, and Exodus: Gods and Kings focus on the heroic role he played in the epic struggle for the Israelites’ liberation from slavery. They build up to dramatic moments like the parting of the Red Sea and the giving of the law at Mount Sinai. The Promised Land takes a somewhat different approach. It’s a comedy done in the style of mockumentaries like The Office and Parks and Recreation,... Read More

When I Opened My Bible, God Gave Me a Magnifying Glass

In 1991, as a young girl, I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ. It was not an easy decision, for I was born and raised in a devout Sikh family. Sikhism is among the youngest of the world religions, founded in AD 1469 in the northern state of Punjab, India. I was born in a military hospital in Meerut in the state of Uttar Pradesh as the youngest of four children. My father’s service with the Indian army required us to move every few years. Being a very smart child in kindergarten, I was... Read More

Today in History: September 26, Kennedy-Nixon face off in TV debate

Today is Thursday, Sept. 26, the 270th day of 2024. There are 96 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first-ever debate between presidential nominees took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off before a national TV audience from Chicago. Also on this date: In 1777, British troops occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution. In 1954, the Japanese commercial ferry Toya Maru sank during a typhoon in the Tsugaru Strait,... Read More

Tropical Storm Isaac forms over open Atlantic waters east of Bermuda

As Hurricane Helene continues on a path to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend as a catastrophic major hurricane, Tropical Storm Isaac formed late Wednesday night over the open waters of the Atlantic. As of 11 p.m. Wednesday, Isaac was 690 miles east-northeast of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, moving east at 12 mph. Tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 220 miles from the storm’s center. It is expected to continue moving east-northeast in the next several days,... Read More

Questionnaire: Dean Trantalis, candidate for Fort Lauderdale mayor

Name: Dean Trantalis Campaign website: mayordean2024.com Date and place of birth: October 14, 1953, Norwich, CT List in order of importance the three most important issues in your community and briefly explain what you would do about each.Managing growth- Fort Lauderdale has become a popular destination, not just for tourists, but for folks who are looking to establish themselves with an opportunity to build a career and maybe even start a family. We see people, especially young people,... Read More

Inclement Weather Forces Schedule Changes

Story Links FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Tonight’s Nova Southeastern men’s and women’s soccer games have been postponed due to impending weather.  The Nova Southeastern women’s soccer team home match against the Lynn Fighting Knights will now be played on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:00 pm from the NSU Soccer Stadium. The Sharks road matchup against the Tritons that was originally scheduled to be played on Saturday, Sept. 28 has been moved to a later date... Read More

Quick Fix: Singapore Noodles

Linda Gassenheimer | Tribune News Service One of my favorite dishes at a local Chinese restaurant is Singapore Noodles. It’s made with shrimp and rice noodles that have a light curry flavor and a yellow hue. I was surprised to learn that the dish is not from Singapore, but an American version found in many Chinese American restaurants. The addition of crisp vegetables adds great texture and more color. Rice noodles are made with rice flour and their delicate texture add another light touch... Read More

Ethics Committee releases some details of its investigation into Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

An official referral indicating possible, but unproven, wrongdoing by Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, was made public Wednesday by the U.S. House Ethics Committee. The committee released the report from the Office of Congressional Ethics. In the report, referred to the committee a year ago, the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics determined “there is substantial reason to believe” that the South Florida Democrat’s campaign committee “accepted and failed to report... Read More