Good News Florida
Good News FL is a Florida-based website that focuses on sharing uplifting and positive news stories, particularly those relevant to the state of Florida and its communities. The platform highlights acts of kindness, community service, local achievements, and inspiring events that often go unnoticed in mainstream media. By showcasing stories of resilience, generosity, and progress, the site aims to foster a sense of hope, unity, and pride among Floridians.
In terms of its relationship to providing uplifting news, Good News FL serves as a counterbalance to the predominantly negative news cycles that tend to dominate traditional outlets. It emphasizes the positive contributions of individuals and organizations within Florida, celebrating local heroes, innovative initiatives, and heartwarming moments. By focusing on these uplifting narratives, the site seeks to inspire readers to engage with their communities and recognize the good happening around them. Ultimately, **Good News FL** provides a refreshing and optimistic perspective, encouraging both residents and visitors to appreciate the positive aspects of life in Florida.
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Stephan Tchividjian: Embarrassed
Lately I have been embarrassed by some Christians. That bothers me because it’s like saying, “I am embarrassed by my husband, my wife or my kids,” and that is never a good sign. I don’t like this feeling, and it has caused me to ask myself some questions, mostly around a simple, “Why?” I look at our culture, and I continue to see signs of deterioration. I see culture wars that are no longer... -
Join the Team … Make the Hand-Off!
Rising costs, limited mobility, and isolation make hunger and loneliness a daily reality for many of South Florida’s older adults. But as John and Lynn Offerdahl quickly discovered, God’s solution isn’t a one-man game. “Since I was first drafted by the Dolphins, Lynn and I looked for ways to give back to the community that welcomed and supported us as we raised our family and launched our... -
Joseph D. Kenner: Your “Yes” Can Change Everything: 30 Years of HOPE in Action
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Dr. O.S. Hawkins: The Promise of Eternal Security
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me and I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:27-28 NKJV). Laced through the verses of the tenth chapter of John’s gospel are promises to us from our Lord related to how He cares for us like a shepherd cares for his own sheep. These words of Jesus are... -
Hundreds Gather in Support of Hope Women’s Centers
Hundreds of supporters attended Hope Women’s Center’s “Legacy of Life and Light” Legacy Partners Dinner on September 26 at Bahia Mar Hotel in Fort Lauderdale to support their mission to encourage and equip women and men to make informed life-affirming decisions regarding unexpected pregnancies while sharing the love of Jesus Christ. The Keynote Speaker, Rebekah Hagan shared how “her biggest life... -
Calvary House Celebrates Recovery Graduates
Calvary House, a free residential recovery program that focuses on healing and restoring men from addiction, celebrated 14 Calvary House graduates during a ceremony at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale on September 27th. More than 900 people have completed the program since it was started in 1990. Their testimonies serve as evidence of God’s healing power and redemption. Antony Tchividjian,... -
Omar Aleman: Truth or Consequences
Young love… the source of so many recollections. A long trek down memory lane led me to a distant conversation with a friend who reminisced about events that shaped the course of his days. A successful entrepreneur, dutiful husband and doting father, it was quite interesting to hear his take on “what could have been” had he followed through on his youthful inclinations. Reared... -
Andrew Holmes: Giving And Receiving
More Than a Meal There’s something sacred that happens around the table. Last month, we explored the idea of the table as a “thin space,” a place where the veil between heaven and earth feels remarkably thin. This month, as we move deeper into fall and near the holidays, we take that one step further: the table is not just where we meet God. It’s also where we meet one another. October gives us... -
Dr. Debra A. Schwinn: Listening in Love: Why Civil Discourse Matters in Higher Education
Recent national events have caused many of us to pause and consider where to go from here. Violence is never acceptable, nor is it the answer to our differences. It often feels like we live in an increasingly polarized world — and social media and 24/7 news cycles may exacerbate what we’re feeling. The world provides enough tension and in moments of national tragedy, like the assassination of... -
Sharing the Gospel across Florida at the Sunshine State Good News Tour with Will Graham
January 14, 1939… Amid the thick southern live oaks and hanging Spanish moss of northern Florida, a tall, lanky 20-year-old ascended the steps of Peniel Baptist Church in the small town of Palatka, Florida. There, a handful of rural pastors began peppering the young man with one theological question after the other. When it was all done, the pastors — led by Cecil Underwood, pastor of Peniel...