Bias Versus Hatred I always try to be positive. That's a personal preference as well as a Good News mantra. We are living in a fast-paced, changing world, and some rules seem to get blurred; however, the constant that remains is the Christ-like ex- ample of serving, teaching, encouragement, generosity and mercy. We can and should strive for some degree of commitment to live by these principals, knowing we all have gifts and personal areas of strength, so obeying the Lord’s will should comfort us in knowing we too can be obedient and righteous in our walk as we do life. I am reminded that people may have a tendency to say "that is the best restaurant" or "that was the worst meal, movie or show I have ever.. ." We generalize even though we speak emphatically to a fault. We all have bias. I may like pistachio ice cream more than chocolate; that is bias, but some people may loosely say, "Oh, I hate vanilla but love chocolate." That is more than bias; that is declarative. We are haunted by the bombardment in the blurring of bias versus hatred , and that casual misun- derstanding of context is hurtful and dangerous. When we wear a hat (red) or a sports team jersey, decorative tattoos, cross or Star of David, we should never be referred to in racist terms. Yes, we can be biased in support for our home team or faith but not hateful of other symbols because by definition that is racism, and there is no blurred line in that context. We are all special with special talents, so our wonderful diversity should be celebrated. “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to en- courage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully” (Romans 12:6&7 NIV). Have a great month! -Les PUBLISHER 4 MARCH 2019 Good News • South Florida Edition South Florida Edition • Good News • March 2019 • Volume 20, Issue 12 - Leslie J. Feldman - We proudly salute Palm Beach Atlantic Univer- sity’s 50thAnniversary as our cover and feature story on pages 26 – 28. Pictured on the cover, Palm BeachAtlantic Uni- versity Alumni Association board members Josué Léon and NatalieAlvarez with University President William “Bill” Fleming , right, in the Warren Library on campus. Léon is a partner with New York Life In- surance Company. Alvarez is associate team lead and vice president with Key Private Bank. She is the new board president of the alumni association. Photo Credit: John Sizemore On the Cover PERSPECTIVE 6 Ice Cream and Golf – by Stephan Tchividjian CHURCH UNITED 8 An Uncommon Partnership – by Edwin Copeland INSIGHT 10 Bringing Clarity to 21st Century Missions – by Rob Hoskins PARENTING 12 Spring Break Means More Time With The Kids – by Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts THE POWER OF US 14 Loneliness Runs Deeper Than You Can See – by Lisa May YOU ASK, WHY? 16 Bad News Before The Good News – by Tommy Boland LIFEWORK LEADERSHIP 18 Omar Aleman Redefines His Mission at Lifework Leadership – by Shelly Pond GOOD NEWS WANTS TO KNOW 20 - 22 What’s the last good movie you’ve seen? COVER STORY 26 - 28 Historic 50th Class Urged to “Dream Big” at Palm Beach Atlantic University CALENDAR OF EVENTS 44 - 45 CLASSIFIEDS 50 - 51 Publisher: Leslie J. Feldman
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