5 New Year’s Resolutions!
January 21, 2010 • written by Joe Rogers
Filed under Commentary, Editorial
Every January 1st, people around the world get ready for the New Year. They think about the unknown year full of promise, or about where they’ve been and where they’re going. The possibilities seem endless, and people’s hopes are all written down in the famous New Year’s resolutions. Lose weight,... Read more »
A Christ-Centered Christmas
December 16, 2009 • written by Danielle Germaine
Filed under Commentary, Editorial, featured
From running to store after store trying to find the perfect gift, to tirelessly bedecking houses with Christmas lights and decorations—if you’re like me, you too may have thought that this Christmas season has been complete chaos. Instead of spreading the infamous Christmas cheer and goodwill... Read more »
“Got Peace?”
December 16, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
Filed under Commentary, David Salvatelli Commentaries
Christmas for Christians comes with two side-by-side yet incompatible messages: “glory to God in the highest and on earth peace” versus “gimme, gimme, gimme—all of it…now!” Jesus. The world. Both ready to deliver the goods. Both have return policies. But even the world’s best will fall... Read more »
Editorial: Writing His Message
December 10, 2009 • written by Maritza Cosano Gomez
Filed under Commentary, Editor's Note, featured
“What’s black and white and completely over?” Jon Stewart quipped last year around this time on his Comedy Central show. “It’s newspapers.” Not so fast, Mr. Stewart, say publishers, writers and readers across the nation. Okay, so the Internet certainly is giving dailies a run for their money... Read more »
COMMENTARY: Calm in the Storm
December 10, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
Filed under Commentary, David Salvatelli Commentaries
The disciples went to him and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” Sooner or later, the winds of life’s storms blow, and even though we’re in the same boat as Jesus, our faith is tested. In Matthew 8 the disciples found themselves in a furious storm. It came up without... Read more »
College Guide: College Prep Starts Now!
December 3, 2009 • written by Maritza Cosano Gomez
Filed under Editorial, featured
If you are a high school student, it’s never too early to start planning for college. There are only four years that stand between you and the world. So how you choose to spend them will mark your next steps in life. This week at CCA, classes have resumed and many high school students are getting back... Read more »
Commentary by David Salvatelli: The Purpose of Pruning
December 3, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
Filed under Commentary, David Salvatelli Commentaries
Prune: the act or process of removing what is superfluous or undesirable so as to improve the shape or growth of a plant. “But why?” “Do I have to?” “Can I just deal with this later?” Whether it’s a whisper or a whine, we’ve all heard – or been heard asking – these questions, particularly... Read more »
Giving, Sharing, Gathering, Loving…A Flurry of “Thanks” at CCA
November 19, 2009 • written by Maritza Cosano Gomez
Filed under Commentary, Editorial, featured
If you’re looking ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday and already feeling excited, you’re not alone. Taking out the Thanksgiving decorations does it for me. Although fall in South Florida doesn’t produce much of a seasonal change, if you’re anything like me, you probably still like to dress your... Read more »
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
November 19, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
Filed under Commentary, David Salvatelli Commentaries, Uncategorized
Do you see the world through rose-colored lenses or dark sunglasses? Is your glass half empty or half full? Are you more concerned with the quantity of its contents or the quality? “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I’ve learned the secret of being content in... Read more »
The Run of Your Life
November 12, 2009 • written by David Salvatelli
Filed under Commentary, David Salvatelli Commentaries
“Life is a marathon – not a sprint.” No doubt you’ve heard this phrase before, and quite likely even used it to encourage someone to embrace a journey or a challenge that is longer and tougher than they’d expected. But according to 1 Corinthians 9, life and its challenges are less about distance... Read more »
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