Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the assassination of Jovenel Moïse, President of the Republic of Haiti, and the strife and violence in the nation. At this time of national tragedy, we pray that God will comfort those who have been deeply hurt at these senseless events and
Hurricane Preparedness 2021
Dear Florida Conference leaders and constituents, I pray that this message finds you in good health. As you may be aware, the 2021 hurricane season is quickly approaching and is expected to extend from June 1-November 30, 2021. I would like to remind you of some important safety measures that
An Honest Discussion on Mental Health, the Pandemic, and the Church
This article will address topics regarding mental health that may be triggering for some. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek the counsel of a mental health professional or other qualified health provider. If there is immediate danger, dial 911. This content is not intended to be
EQ FOR IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS
By Dr. Annie Pérez, Ph.D., MA, BSN, RN Health Psychologist, Marriage and Family Counseling FLC Director Women’s Ministries and Prayer Ministries Have you ever been told you are insensitive or too direct with people? Do you prefer to talk rather than listen? Does conflict follow you? Are these questions annoying you? It could
Fresh Air, Cardio & Christian Fellowship
By Vivian L. Perez A little over 12 years ago, I shared with my husband the burning desire to help others with their fitness journey. But more so than just getting fit or being in shape, I felt a strong conviction to share my spiritual beliefs alongside encouraging others to be
Boosting your Spiritual Health
When we talk about healthy living, the first things that come to mind are exercising, eating and sleeping well, and accomplishing the goals on your fitness tracker. While being in good physical condition may be our main focus when it comes to healthy living, eating right and exercising every day
The World’s Greatest Giver
James 1:17 declares, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights." In 2020, multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, donated a gift of $10 billion to help fight climate change — the single most generous financial gift in recorded history (APnews.com).
Sabbath Devotional
Reunions are beautiful. People apart; now together. They are heartwarming, uplifting, and sometimes unsettling. Images that come to mind are families over cookouts, picnic tables with covered dishes, paper plates, potato salad and watermelon. Reunions are a military mom or dad slipping into a gym at school, suddenly discovered by