- y e t t s y e ) e e After graduating from seminary, the invitation to teach a seminary course was presented to me. Despite my excitement, I declined. My full-time job made it seem impossible to add a weekly teaching commitment to my schedule. So, when the opportunity to pastor a church and teach twice a week arose, it felt like an insurmountable challenge. But in that moment, I realized my circumstances hadn't changed—I was still balancing the demands of being a Deputy Sheriff with the call to minister— but my perspective shifted. Instead of relying solely on my own strength and abilities, I began to trust in God's plan and provision. What initially seemed beyond my capacity became a testament to God's faithfulness. He took my reluctance and turned it into a platform for His work, stretching me beyond what I thought possible. Ken Kerrigan, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Pompano Beach In hindsight, I can’t recollect any regrets or missed opportunities that I’ve had. I believe the Lord worked everything out for His glory! Larry Lacy, Pastor, The Answer Church Joining a group for a bear-hunting trip to Russia—my husband wouldn’t let me go! Laura C. Bishop, Executive Vice President of Advancement, Palm Beach Atlantic University When I was in high school, I had the opportunity to go to Paris with my class but did not go. Here I am many, many years later and still have not traveled to Paris and regret that I did not go when I had the opportunity. Dr. Mary Drabik, President, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary The question really falls into the category of the “road not taken.” I don’t feel like I have missed any opportunities, but more that some of the opportunities I did take were done so hastily. There are a handful of financial decisions that I made over the years that I just shake my head about now and wish I could get a do over. But through it all the Lord has been, and continues to be, good to me. As the song goes “regrets, I have a few, but then again, too few to mention…” Mike McDermott, PA, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, The Keyes Company My freshman year at college I decided to not play basketball for my university. I was in the school of engineering and feeling overwhelmed with my workload. Looking back, I should have sucked it up and stayed on the team. Milan Stefanovic, Chief Operations & Personal Lines Officer, Bass Underwriters I have no regrets. I would not change any choices. I know there is a saying ‘if I knew then what I know now’ but, I believe every decision and path chosen is what shapes who we are and the lessons we were meant to learn from those choices. It makes us who we are today! Nancy Robin, Habitat for Humanity of Broward I had an opportunity to go to Israel but thorough a variety of circumstances chose not to. And now with the heated climate in Israel, I believe it will be a while before I would be able to go. But if the opportunity came around again and things in Israel were travel friendly, I would very much like to go and see the sights of the Bible. Oksana Horton, Creative Director, Torch and Trumpet Theatre Company I have tried hard to think back to any decisions or choices I had that I would have changed if I could. I was offered a scholarship to study at Eastman School of Music after high school, but I turned it down. I think that perhaps my children and grandchildren would have benefitted if I had decided to accept. On the other hand, I might not have met my husband, had the wonderful blessings of my two children, and so many other things that I am so grateful for. Patricia Colangelo, Lecturer, Professor, Trinity International University - Florida Looking back over my life, a fun thought I reflect on often is that 43 years ago I met my wife Faye on Fort Lauderdale Beach. We became friends, (and then life took its course for 43 years) and we did not become husband and wife until two years ago… (We went back to the exact same spot where we met and said “I do”). We know God‘s timing is best, and His ways are perfect… in those 43 years God was preparing us both to be who we are today “for such a time as this”!! Thank you Jesus for “working all things together for good for those who love you and are called according to your purpose” Coach Rick Andreassen, Founder and President, SAINTS of Florida P.E. and SAINTS International Sports Ministry The only opportunity I can think of that I wished I would have taken advantage of was one my mother-in-law suggested about an individual from her hometown that was moving to Fort Lauderdale. She suggested I meet him when I was visiting, and I never got around to it. It turns out that if I had met him before he got to Fort Lauderdale, I might have established a new friendship and a good client! Romney C. Rogers, Managing Partner, Rogers Morris & Ziegler LLP Wants to Know… Deborah Cusick Dolores King-St. George Don Campion Fidel Gomez Gregg Wallick Helen Wayner Jessica Vera Justus Martin Ken Kerrigan Larry Lacy Laura C. Bishop Mary Drabik
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