By Dr. Robert Norman, Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Nova Southeastern University One of the great long distance migrating birds is the red knot. It is a medium size shorebird that sports rusty, red…
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History of Christmas Trees
By Karen McBride As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, we enjoy the excitement of seeing family and friends, exchanging gifts, and of course decorating our homes with colorful…
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Thanksgiving Day
This month we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. We learned in school that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1621. What we may not remember is that the…
How Grateful Are You?
By Louise Richardson “With gratitude, optimism is sustainable.” I heard Michael J. Fox say this in a recent interview. I know that I’ve written about gratitude before, but I think it bears…
Honoring All Veterans: To the Men and Women of the US Armed Forces
You probably know that on November 11th, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to honor the millions of the men and women who have served or are serving in the nation’s armed forces. But…
Do You Like Diamonds?
By Dr. Dan Coflin, co-pastor, River of Life Church I have never met anyone who does not like diamonds. Why? Because they get your attention. Their brilliant sparkle reflects light that catches…
Kidz Korner: Pizza, Pastry, Party!
Hello and welcome to the Kidz Korner section of the newspaper! My name is Harley Smith, and this month’s topic is the same as the event I planned in September. If you…
The Great Florida Outdoors: Bird Migration-Part One
I recently heard a keynote talk on Bird Migration by Stan Takiela at the Florida Birding & Nature Festival. As usual, I took copious notes as I do when I attend most…
Are You Drifting?
By Dr. Dianne Coflin, Co-Pastor, River of Life Church Have you ever felt you were drifting in life? Maybe you are not sure of your direction not confident in your decision making….
What is Truth?
By Charles Stanley, In Touch Ministries In the Garden of Gethsemane, hours before His arrest, Jesus prayed for the disciples: “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” John 17:17 A…
pdLIFE non-profit Encouraging People with Parkinson’s and their CarePartners/Givers to become PD Fighting Warriors!
By Karen McBride Parkinson’s Disease is a degenerative progressive brain disorder associated with the loss of dopamine producing nerve cells (neurons) deep inside the brain. There is NO cure for Parkinson’s. You…
Free Will
By Amy Peterson, Office Manager, River of Life Church The cross isn’t to be a reminder of what an awful sinner we once were but it is a place where God redeemed…
The Power of Habits for Automated Success
By Samantha Taylor, Health & Fitness Expert The quality of our life is dependent on the quality of our habits. When most people think of habits, they think of “bad” habits but…
Pray for Your Pastor! October is Pastor Appreciation Month.
By Karen McBride October is Pastor Appreciation month. We should consistently pray for our pastors as we are told to do in the Bible. When Apostle Paul was establishing the first Christian…
Hurricane Season is Upon Us. Is Your Insurance Enough?
By Karen McBride Hurricanes have caused substantial damage to Floridian’s homes and businesses over the last few years. Don’t wait until it is too late to review your homeowner’s insurance to make…
Two Kinds of Wisdom
James 3:13–17 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter…
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