Good News - September 2021

One book that changed my Christian growth path was The Case For Christ by Lee Strobel. It came out at a time when I was still struggling with my belief about Jesus and how that whole picture came together. I believe that book is more important now than ever in the world that is turning away from Jesus and trying to question the belief that he is the only son of God and the only way to heaven! Everyone should read that book! Dr. Fred Scarbrough, Founder, Scarbrough Animal Hospital and Hope South Florida Vine Deloria, Jr.’s Custer Died for your Sins : An Indian Manifesto was a 220 volt shock to my mind and heart as I heard, for the first time, the voice of a Lakota scholar and activist telling the American story from an Indigenous perspective. It was a hard but necessary read that led to years of listening to the NativeAmerican experience from 1492 until today. Richard Twiss’s One Church, Many Tribes was a faith-filled follow-up that narrated “500 Years of Bad Haircuts.” Gene L. Green, PhD, Dean, Trinity International University - Florida My father gave me the book, Good to Great written by Jim Collins in 2004. Besides the Bible, this book has given me a template on how to build and manage a Great Company. A must read for anyone serious about achieving Excellence. Gregg Wallick, President, Best Roofing, Inc. One of my favorite books is Lee Strobel’s ACase for Christ . His story of com- plicated disbelief and a hardened heart is so prevalent today! Yet, God’s deepest love and understanding opened his heart and mind to the Truth... That’s how much God loves us. He knows our thoughts, our hurts and our desires. Helen Wayner, P.A., Century 21 Hansen Realty The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs had an big impact on me in my thirties. It help me dive deeper into the gospel and the expanse of the Scriptures. In addition, Andy Stanley’s Making Vision Stic k has been an annual favorite. It is a practical reminder that vision leaks and it helps to keep casting. James Welch, Pastor, First Baptist Fort Lauderdale The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs. Almost everyone I know is presently surprised by how well the Puritans are able to diag- nose our heart's condition and apply the healing work of Christ to our modern day lives. But that has been my experience over and over again and none proved more helpful or needed than this work by Jeremiah Burroughs. I highly recom- mend it! Rev. Jeff Lee, Campus Minister, FAU, Reformed University Fellowship Screwtape Letters has impacted me greatly. It poignantly showed me how so often it’s the little pesky distractions and temptations that can cause me to lose my focus on God. I think it would be amazing for someone to write a Screwtape Letters for Business and Screwtape Letters for Ministry ! We can all imagine that the volume of worship music would be covered in the Screwtape Letters for Min- istry book!” Laura C. Bishop , Executive Vice President of Advancement, Palm Beach Atlantic University One of the books that has impacted me the most, other than the Bible, would be The Long War Against God , by Dr. Henry Morris. It is considered to be a classic and details how Christians compromise with evolution. In today's world we need to understand that evolutionary thinking or mindset has undermined the Word of God. It is the worldview that diametrically opposes the Christian worldview. Evo- lutionism is not only the predominant worldview of those outside the church, most Christians today have unconsciously incorporated evolutionary thinking into their own worldview. Therefore, Christians ignore it or compromise with it at great peril! Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary Two books, had an impact on my life. The first is Silent No More by Rod Parsley that I read almost 15 years go. He really clarified the struggle between the Biblical world view and the Secular Humanist world view. If anything, his con- cerns, which were eye opening at that time, are understated in today’s progres- sive/permissive climate. The second book, which I read about three years ago, is The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Man. It is a business book that puts the Golden Rule on steroids. Like most worthwhile books, the messages con- tained therein are timeless. Mike McDermott, PA, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, The Keyes Company I’m not sure if there has been a specific movie that has changed the path of my life, but there are many that have made very strong impressions. One in par- ticular is “Gran Torino.” In it the main character, an older grumpy veteran, displays Jesus on earth by laying down his life for a young man facing certain malice and in desperate need of help. Any movie surrounding loyalty and honor, especially where the bad guys lose is a movie for me. Dr. Mike Rozenblum, Genesis Physical Medicine and Chiropractic I have been influenced by many good books, stories, and movies. I personally like books on leadership, interesting biographies and history. It is very difficult to pick just one. However, if I had to, I would choose the leadership book by Jim Collins called Good to Great . The leadership principles in this book are excellent. Milan Stefanovic, Chief Operations & Personal Lines Officer, Bass Underwriters Wants to Know… Deborah Cusick Don Campion Doug Sauder Fidel Gomez Dr. Fred Scarbrough Gene L. Green Gregg Wallick Helen Wayner James Welch Rev. Jeff Lee Laura Bishop Dr. Mary Drabik