“Sex is great, but love is better…”
Aileen Alegre
July 19, 2011
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale's senior pastor, Bob Coy, speaks to the CCA high school chapel about "sex" and its place in God's economy. “God knows what’s best for us, especially when it comes to sex.”—Senior Pastor Bob Coy “Sex is great, but love is better,” said Calvary... Read more »
Calvary Fast: A New Tradition or a Stirring of the Heart?
The Messenger Staff
July 17, 2011
“We wanted to unite and come together as one body to follow through with a spiritual discipline that hopefully would bear great fruit.” —Aaron Mills On Wednesday, March 23, our CCA community participated in the Calvary Fast, an event hosted by Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale to come together as... Read more »
Spreading the Word on Campus
Ashley Williams
June 2, 2009
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” —Matthew 28:19–20. For those of us who have been raised in a private, Christian school this verse can... Read more »
A Shepherd and His Flock
Rebecca Urrutia
June 2, 2009
Aaron Mills, CCA's Director of Discipleship, guiding his young flock at this year's Sophomore Retreat. A Shepherd guides his sheep and leads them to better pasture. He protects the weak from predators that lurk in the darkness and he carries the injured on his shoulders. He cares for and... Read more »
“Yarhamakullah”: Allah Have Mercy Upon You…?
Laura Foreman
May 14, 2009
As followers of Christ at CCA, we are often called to a higher standard than simply reading our Bibles, doing our devotions, and spending time in prayer; these things we should do, but there is a point in our spiritual growth when God begins to challenge us to go beyond that. One way we can begin... Read more »
A New Religion for a New Era
Rebecca Urrutia
April 30, 2009
Reflecting on the earth or on the things of God? Gems. Crystals. Energy. Color. Massages. Yoga. Reiki. Meditation. Fen Shui. What is this? Well, it is actually one of the fastest growing religions in America, and its ideology can be found anywhere, from your favorite TV show to the back of a... Read more »
Sophomore Retreat: A Lesson in Relationships
Brianna Marecki
April 24, 2009
Boy meets girl. Boy asks girl out on a date. Boy and girl fall in love. Boy and girl get married and live happily ever after, right? As much as we might like for relationships to be this easy, they are not as simple as the cliché Hollywood love story. On the sophomore retreat we learned the obstacles... Read more »
The Puzzle Pieces of Truth
Jessica Matthews
April 24, 2009
It seems that there are more religions in the world than there are words in the dictionary. Everyone is searching for truth: that perfect piece that defines their meaning and existence. And on top of that, many people maintain a philosophical worldview of life that inadvertently redefines the very religion... Read more »
A Night of Change: The Ethiopia Benefit Concert
Danielle Germaine
April 3, 2009
“When the poor and needy search for water and there is none, and their tongues are parched from thirst, then I, the LORD, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will never forsake them.” – Isaiah 41:17 What happens when a gym full of people, a passionate group of students heads for... Read more »
A Heart Beats Differences
Rebecca Urrutia
April 2, 2009
Lungs inhale, drawing in rich oxygen. Blood cells flow, filling every vein and tiny capillary. Muscles contract, the brain sends a signal, and the body awakens, beginning to move. The heart thumps, slow yet strong and steady, each pump releasing a dose of red liquid life. The body is beautiful when it... Read more »