Good News - September 2020

I think most would agree we're living in unusual times. Let's imagine time travel was really possi- ble. Good News Wants to Know... Would you prefer to travel forward in time or back? ...to what time? ...and why? Definitely NO going back in time for me and I hesitate in going forward. I think living in the moment is essential and taking each day as it comes. BUT if I must, I would go forward in time and meet my grandchildren; hopefully my children a long time from now will have some children. I would like to run ahead and see what the fruits of this current labor will look like in the future. Prayerfully, I did not mess up the pres- ent seed too much (smile) so that the fruit produced looks good. Germaine Smith Baugh, Ed.D, President and CEO, Urban League of Broward I would prefer to travel back in time not forward. Traveling forward would rob me of the opportunity to exercise faith and hope one day at a time. Traveling back would allow me to be more attentive to giving thanks for each moment of life that He has given me. William “Bill” C. Davell , Director, Tripp Scott Attorneys at Law I’d jump back to the Summer of 1986 and try to convince my younger self to stop spending so much time on Zelda and more time on developing a little league knuckle ball. Also less money on baseball cards and more money on Apple. Bob Denison , President, Denison Yachting I would travel back to the late 1950’s when America seemed to dress up for the average day, whether it was flying on an airplane or going to church. They also didn’t have the 24 hour news cycle. Another benefit would be the ability to see great entertainment like “The Rat Pack” live in Las Vegas with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. I may be one of those people that would have fit better in a different time (but with today’s technology of course!) Chip LaMarca , State Representative, Florida House District 93 BACK in time for sure- I already know my future (at least my eternal future) – the Time of Jesus, to sit at His feet so that I may listen to Him and worship Him and hang out with the early church believers. Major Connie Long , The Salvation Army Forward in time, to a new heaven and a new earth, no more sorrow, no more death, no more pain, and He shall reign forever and ever. Daryl Nelson , Pastor, Calvary Chapel of the Palm Beaches It would be so thrilling to travel into the future to the days when the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea or even more, when every knee will bow and tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This is what I long to see. Deborah Cusick, FAU Campus Volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship I would prefer to travel forward in time to see my loved ones in Heaven, the re- wards of my efforts according to the cloud of witnesses, sit at the table of the mar riage supper of the Lamb, and be in the presence of the most loved one... Jesus Christ. As I look back, I would love to be at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the wedding ceremony of my parents, and at the Mount of Olives to see and hear Jesus before his ascension. Dennis DeMarois , CEO/Executive Director, Gathering Palm Beach I'd like to go back to when my daughter was little and my parents were alive. And, forward to when I hope to have grandchildren, or to when we all hear that trumpet sound. Dolores King St. George , King Communications, GraceNet Media I would like to travel 20 years into the future because technology will enhance education, healthcare, agriculture, transportation etc. helping to raise the world standard of living for everyone. Less poverty, enhanced abilities to share the Good News and enabling a person to accomplish twice as much annually as we do now. Don Campion , President, Banyan Air Service That's an easy answer for me. I would go back to the cowboy days. Horses, cattle, wagons, chili, campfires and barns. People knew each other, helped each other and cared for each other. Reminds me of many biblical principles. Be- sides, I love cowboy boots. Fidel Gomez, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Hollywood I would love to travel forward in time. I am so curious always about what God has in store for us and would be excited to know what is happening and what God has done to direct humankind. Fred Scarbrough , DVM, founder, Scarbrough Animal Hospital and Hope South Florida If time travel was possible. I had to think about this one for quite some time! You always desire the good times in your life. Dream of the past and the people in it and the way you felt. Running to the future, at this point in my life I’m happy and grateful for every day, every moment and everyone I share it with!!! The fu- ture is the Lord’s. And I’m grateful to be included in His timeline. Helen Wayner , P.A., Century 21 Hansen Realty I rarely gaze in the ‘rearview mirror of life’ but I think I would enjoy re-living the 80’s: Great music, great economy, preppy was cool, and I would look up the 80’s version of Les Feldman! Blessedly, God doesn’t allow us to travel in time, but He does promise us a perfect Eternity. “JT” James Taylor , Managing Director, Head of Automotive, Truist Securities William “Bill” C. Davell Bob Denison Chip LaMarca Major Connie Long Daryl Nelson Deborah Cusick Wants to Know… Germaine Smith Baugh