‘Southwest Florida’ Category Archive

Lauren Daigle Returns to Florida

Grammy award winner, Lauren Daigle, makes her return to Florida this spring! The Kaleidoscope Tour with special guest, Blessing Offor, is coming to the following locations: Amalie Arena in Tampa – Friday, March 1 Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise – Saturday, March 2 Shop Tickets … Continue reading

Win A Big Green Egg For Father’s Day

  This Father’s Day, surprise dad with the ultimate outdoor cooking experience by winning him a Big Green Egg! From slow-cooked brisket to perfectly seared steaks and more, this is sure to be a gift your dad will enjoy for years to come! Plus, it’s the only grill to have a lifetime warranty and tons of customization options! As an added bonus, our ministry friends at Pure Florida have been kind enough to throw in… … Continue reading

Is Your Family Prepared?

Another hurricane season is upon us, and it’s important that you and your family are prepared for when the next storm comes. Below are some questions, tips and resources to help you, which are based on the hurricane preparedness guidelines set out by the National Weather Service. Even if you already have everything you need, take this moment and refresh your memory. Be sure to also check expiration dates on food items in your hurricane… … Continue reading

Say ‘No’ to Cob Web Cans!

FORT MYERS, FL – We’ve all done it…purchased canned food that we expected ourselves to eat, but then somehow or another, it found its way to the back of the pantry, never to be seen again… At least, not until it’s months (or years…c’mon somebody) down the road during a cleanout, and well past the expiration. KER-PLUNK! In the garbage, it goes. Did you know that here in the United States we toss out between 30… … Continue reading

3 Things You Can Do For Yourself Today

Like many, you’re probably tired. You’re tired of hearing about the pandemic, tired of hearing about racial tension, and tired of hearing the continuous barrage of negative news coverage. You’re tired of being tired! Here are 3 things that we invite you to try today that can help you: 1. CUT YOURSELF SOME SLACK There’s a churchy word for this idea called grace, but we’ll spare you the sermon. You don’t need it. Please hear… … Continue reading

A History of the Iconic ‘God Is Love’ Sign

Located on the property at 1402 S. Grove Ave. in Fort Myers, the landmark God Is Love sign has greeted McGregor Boulevard travelers for close to eight decades. But believe it or not, a lot has had to happen to keep the iconic sign glowing, or even keep it around at all. Below is an account of some of the bigger moments in the God Is Love sign’s 77-year history, according to The News-Press: George… … Continue reading

Here’s the only Southwest Florida news you need to see today

You don’t need me to remind you that the media-sphere is inundated by negative stories and commentary. Even without the current Coronavirus pandemic, that would still be true. The good news is…there’s still good news you can find at websites like the one from USA News Digest news. Instead of scrolling through your feed for two hours or turning on the TV to find some positivity, I’ve taken the liberty of putting some of the… … Continue reading

COVID-19 Resources & Information

Each one of us have been affected in some way or another by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We are here to remind you that our Hope and Faith is in Jesus, and we are ALL in this together! It’s also important to remember that some of our friends and neighbors are facing greater risks and needs, as various precautionary restrictions are put into place to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus. If you… … Continue reading

Your ‘little bit’ is everything

God can do so much with so little, yet most of the time we struggle with giving only that little bit. But is giving a little bit really worth it? The fact is that God owes us nothing, yet He gave us the opportunity to spend an eternity with Him by sacrificing His ONLY SON to pay for the wrongdoings of you and me. The God of our universe can do whatever He chooses, whenever… … Continue reading

God is up to beautiful things that we can’t see coming!

A few weeks ago, my mom was in the hospital because of complications with pneumonia. I’m happy to tell you that she’s no longer in the hospital and her health has improved drastically. God is good! But during her time in the hospital, she had interactions with many different people, and on one of the mornings that I came to visit her, she shared a quick story with me. Now keep in mind, the only… … Continue reading