Don't mistake my kindness for weakness! It is actually my strength. Joe Vitkus, Senior Rabbi, Temple Aron HaKodesh Usually, I find myself explaining how my name is spelled and clarifying that the origin is Latin and not a creative endeavor to be unique. Additionally, its meaning is equivalent to the English word "justice." Justus Martin, Photographer, Justus Martin Photo Most people, if not all, assume that I'm much younger than I actually am. Lol! Larry Lacy, Pastor, The Answer Church That I’m from another country as some say I have an accent! Laura C. Bishop, Executive Vice President of Advancement, Palm Beach Atlantic University As a leader in a Christian Ministry, God will show things to me not everyone else will see or understand. So, I think what most people incorrectly assume about me is that I know more than I say, and I see more than people think I see. Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary People tend to think that I am healthy, hardworking, humorous, humble and always hungry. But that is just not true… I am not always hungry! Mike McDermott, PA, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, The Keyes Company The most common assumption from new people I meet is that I am Jewish. I love and embrace my heritage; however, this misconception allows me the opportunity to clarify and respond, "I am Jewish! But... I believe Jesus was the Messiah." This is often the start of very interesting dialogue. Dr. Mike Rozenblum, Genesis Physical Medicine and Chiropractic The most common misconception about me is that people, especially strangers, assume I speak fluent Serbian or another language. Due to my name, it must be expected. Milan Stefanovic, Chief Operations & Personal Lines Officer, Bass Underwriters My origin. With a name like Oksana, people often assume I’m Japanese and thus are surprised when we meet that I’m Ukrainian. Oksana Horton, Artistic Director, Torch and Trumpet Theatre Company I asked some friends and family what people may assume about me, and their response was that people often assume that I am available all the time. Perhaps that is my own fault as I always respond to email and texts wherever I am. Often I am in the middle of something when this happens. The other thing they pointed out was that people think that I always have the answer to their questions. Hmmm, what do you think? Patricia Colangelo, EdS, Lecturer, Professor, Trinity International University – Florida Since I speak loudly, people may think I am angry! Ray Monteleone, President & CEO, Paladin Global Partners Because I’m pretty happy all the time, it’s possible sometimes people might assume, ‘do I ever have a bad day?’ LOL In reality, like everyone else, I do have tough days. I praise God those days are way less often than the amazing day! I sincerely believe that my life is not just blessed, but my cup is running over!!! DAILY I Pray and ask God, help me to CHOOSE to see life through the “lens of gratitude.” I sincerely hope that reflects in my day-to-day attitude!!! I am happy most of the time because I try to stay GRATEFUL … I pray HAPPINESS IS A REFLECTION OF GRATEFULNESS and I pray that GRATEFULNESS allows me to ALWAYS point to JESUS: THE GIVER OF ALL GOOD THINGS!!! Coach Rick Andreassen, Founder/President, SAINTS International Sports Ministry and SAINTS Homeschool P.E. Something that friends or strangers often incorrectly assume about me is that I play or used to play basketball because of my height. As much as I wish I did, I never did play sports in my younger years, but we are trying to make up for that now with each of our kids playing almost too many sports. Coincidentally, one of my sons is the tallest player in his basketball league, so my height is not completely wasted. God has different plans and talents for different people, so it is always important to know who God made us to be and who he didn’t, and for some, this could be a “tall” order! Steve Daigle, Campus Pastor, Calvary Chapel Parkland t e - y t y Wants to Know… Don Campion Fidel Gomez Dr. Fred Scarbrough Gregg Wallick Helen Wayner Jesse Carroccio Jessica Vera Joe Vitkus Justus Martin Larry Lacy Laura C. Bishop Mary Drabik
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