Get to know a little about Matthew and Mosaic Ministries – a non-profit organization in the South Florida area seeking to show its inhabitants, and ultimately the world, that they are loved. About This Location: Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park 6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004 This beach state park was renamed in 2016 to honor two African American men during the 40s-60s who set out to ensure an accessible public beach for people of color. Staging wade-in protests and refusing to back down for years, the people finally won. Find more history of this park […]
How do we perceive God? Does our perception match with how He has introduced Himself to us? I’ll talk about how first impressions can have defining impressions. Perhaps the trending view is not what He intended at all. About this Location: Three Mountain Natural Area 9200 NW 1st Street Coral Springs, FL 33071 Yes, there are mountains in Florida! 40-60 foot mountains, but mountains to us, nonetheless. AND they’re NOT filled with trash underneath! According to the Sun Sentinel, the residents near the park believe they developed when the canal near the park was dredged. If you’re in the area, […]
Who are you? There are so many ways to answer that question. If God was asked to answer that question for you, how would He respond? The answer might surprise you. Find out. About This Location: Oak Hammock Park 9220 NW 44th Ct., Sunrise, Florida 33351 Complete with a chess patio, outdoor “classroom,” walking/biking path, a playground, and a wetlands boardwalk, this park is great for anything from a lazy Sunday to a midday stroll. The visitors are friendly, most likely thanks to the serene environment. Home to 90 percent native plants and fields of dragonflies, it really is a […]
We’ve discussed that we are a wonderfully, miraculously made creation. That goes for the people around us. Even the ones that don’t seem so wonderful or miraculous. About This Location: Tamarac Veterans’ Park 7825 Southgate Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33321 The Tamarac Veterans Memorial is really the star of this passive park. There’s a sculpture in the center entitled “In the Spirit of Peace” created by local artist, Beth Ravitz. Semi-circling the sculpture area are glass monuments with the names of veterans engraved on them. These veterans are specific to the Tamarac area. The park also hosts a Farmers Market […]
Who determines who God is? Is it the people around us? Humans, who are prone to fallibility and mistakes? Perhaps it’s ourselves? Wait. Aren’t we human, too? Spiritual leaders and like-minded friends are important and necessary in our walk with God, but make no mistake – God is God because of who He says He is. How does God let us know who He is? The biggest way is through His Word, the Bible. Let God use Scripture to speak to you and tell you exactly who He is and what He’s about. Don’t have a Bible? Send me an […]
With 613 laws given by God, it can seem like we traded one taskmaster (Pharoah) for another. But just like a mom, God has placed these instructions for our benefit. To help us see God’s heart in relation to His commands, we’ll look at the time in between leaving tyrannical Pharoah and receiving God’s Torah (or law). — About this Location Tephford Park Between Southgate Blvd and the C-14 canal, from Nob Hill Road, west to the Sawgrass Expressway From the City of Tamarac https://www.tamarac.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/10 Tephford Park is a passive park featuring picnic facilities, multi-purpose pathways, playground, fishing pier, restrooms, […]
The Good News – or Gospel – really is good news. And it’s not just because we get to go to heaven SOMEday. God’s gifts are always multi-faceted and the gift of salvation and freedom is no exception. Watch the video as I discuss that we were meant to enjoy life NOW and that the Kingdom of Heaven is here NOW. Please make sure you contact me if you joined me in prayer at the end of the video! — About this Location Tall Cypress Nature Area 3700 Turtle Run Blvd., Coral Springs, FL 33067 This compact natural area of […]
God uses the great sport of wrestling to help us understand that when you encounter Him, even in anger or sadness or aggression, it is an intimate interaction – one designed to help you become better. Show up for the match, and He’ll take care of the blessing. — About this Location Snyder Park 3299 SW 4th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Snyder Park is a 93 acres natural oasis in the midst of urban Fort Lauderdale and is home to a Tropical Hardwood Hammock ecosystem, which includes many species of native plants and wildlife. If you have a dog […]
This world has a way of stealing your identity – who you’ve been called to be. In our true identity’s place, we may have our job, relationships, status, upbringing, but that’s not really who we are. God has called us to be so much more than any of that. Watch this video to learn how a simple case of identity theft turned into a whole new outlook on life. — About this Location Tamarac, Florida USA Tamarac is one of those places in South Florida that isn’t mentioned among the more “glamorous” locations. But it is beautiful. Powered by the […]
The Lord’s Prayer is generally that one where we pray to the Lord. This video explores what I like to call the “Other” Lord’s Prayer – the one where the Lord Himself, as Yeshua (Jesus), is praying on our behalf, for our eternal life both now and in the future. **Special thanks to Mark and Kim Schaefer for making this video possible! — About this Location Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL USA Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a charming town within Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The shops have a nostalgic feel while the city décor is bright and beachy. For just a few dollars, you can have […]
The Bible is full of terminology and phrasing that, unless you were born when it was written, can be kind of confusing. But these words and ideas are still very much applicable – and accessible – to us today. Check out the video as I break down what it means to be “born from above.” — About this Location Fern Forest Nature Center 291 S. Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33063 This 247.1-acre urban jungle is a dense natural preserve complete with a boardwalk which moves with the environment, a hall and amphitheater for special events, and an exhibit hall […]