Good News - July 2021

God often reveals himself to us in ways we don't expect. Thismonth GoodNewsWants to Know.... What is a time when God touched your life in a personal way - big or small - that you would call a God Story? When a fire destroyed our church in North Lauderdale in Sept.1997, it was unexpected and life changing. As the associate pastor I didn't not want to take over as lead pastor (a year and a half later) with any debt. God answered the prayer, one year later, just before I took over as lead pastor, North Lauderdale Baptist Church (Renamed Victory Life Church) was destroyed by an electrical fire. The insurance paid off the remain- ing mortgage, and soon, with a little left over money from the insurance, we raised enough money to go along with it to build a debt free, modular building to worship in. Later, God enabled me to purchase a $4 to 5 million dollar building with no debt and no rich people, (which wouldn’t have been possible with debt). This freed me up to preach the gospel and focus in on the essentials of “real min- istry" unhindered by debt. Unexpected as to the “how God would do it” and life changing to say the least. To God be the glory! Ron Bramos , Senior Pastor, Victory Life Church In 1986 we were blessed with a three-day pregnancy when we received a call on Friday from Shepard Care adoption agency that the daughter we had prayed for was born, and we picked Jenny up on Monday. We then began to pray for a son. In the summer of 1990 I was asked to share my testimony at a conference in North Carolina. While sharing the testimony, I included that we were praying for a baby Will to be born. We came home and three weeks later we received a call. When we asked when Will was born, we were told the evening of August 8 — dur- ing the time I was sharing and asking the conference group to pray. William “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott Attorneys at Law One day, not long after my wife and I lost our third pregnancy, a co-worker said while she was driving someone dumped what appeared to be a small animal out of a car in traffic on Military Trail in Boca. Horrified, she pulled over and a little kitten ran to her. She said she didn't know why but that she knew I was supposed to have this kitten. The moment she told me I felt as strong of a conviction as any- thing I'd felt. That little miracle, only two weeks old at the time he was rescued, is my beloved Maine Coon Piper who filled all the voids – especially when paired with his sister Button who we rescued shortly thereafter. Brian Mudd, Program Director \ Host of The Morning Rush & The Brian Mudd Show, iHeartMedia The LORD has been very kind to me. He preserved me from death by pneu- monia as a four year old; he kept me safe and brought me through my years of drugs, sex and rock n roll; he brought me a wonderful, godly wife and gave me six lovely children who love God and has brought three great spouses and two amaz- ing grandchildren into all of our lives; he showed me success as a husband and father was better than success at the law; and he has surrounded me with true brothers and sisters in Christ through my church and through NCFSF. God has been good to me! H. Collins Forman, Jr., P.A. This past May, I had the opportunity to attend the first in-person business con- ference since we began reopening as a country. The meeting was in Dallas, and I flew in early to have lunch with a friend from college. This friend is a God story. God used my brother’s salvation and the changes I watched take place in his life to draw me to Him. My brother was saved at a Young Life bible study in High School. Shortly after moving off campus, I pulled into our parking lot, and a few guys were playing football. Recognizing one of the guys from class, I introduced myself. We started talking, and when he heard my last name, he asked if I knew Chris. When I told him he was my brother, he said, “I’m the guy who led your brother to Christ.” Wow! Indirectly, he also was responsible for leading me to Christ. Three-plus decades later, we’re still friends and relived that God-moment over lunch in Dallas. Craig Huston, Huston Consulting Group, LLC Newly married, called into ministry, and divorce papers sitting at home after a major conflict. Flew into Dallas for a layover, sitting next to me in the terminal a guy is reading the Bible and comments about divorce. I head to conference meet- ing and speaker speaks about divorce. I return home, literally burn the papers, and my wife and I pray. We are celebrating 25 years married this year, 2 Children, and been in full time ministry this whole time. Praise the Lord ... and my wife too. Dennis DeMarois, Director, The Gathering Palm Beach County In business as big deals and milestones comes to pass that propel our com- pany to new heights, I count that as an answer to prayer and a huge blessing. We wanted a house, signed the contract but it was sold out from under us. Three months later the buyer did not show up at the closing enabling us to pur- chase the dream home – we call it the “miracle house.” Don Campion, President, Banyan Air Service, Inc. Almost daily, our Lord delights my heart by surprising me with answers to my most intimate heart sighs. Over a year ago, for months I had been daily hand feed- ing a malnourished, wild baby squirrel, then he quit coming. Recently I was lament- ing that he was probably dead. The next morning he appeared, letting me scratch his tummy as usual, then he scurried off, not to be seen since – but I was comforted that he was flourishing. As God promises, "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." (Psalm 37:4). Deborah Cusick, FAU Campus Volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December 2020. There were many, many tests that were to follow to determine the extent of the cancer. After months of testing and waiting for results, I clearly heard the Lord minister to me the follow- ing, "Why are you worried about your cancer? I am not worried about your cancer, so relax." That was such a personal and intimate moment with me and the Lord. I had the surgery and am doing well. God is good. Fidel Gomez , Pastor, Calvary Chapel Hollywood William “Bill” C. Davell Brian Mudd H. Collins Forman Craig Huston Dennis DeMarois Don Campion Wants to Know… Ron Bramos