Good News Wants to Know... If you could plant one idea in your community this May and watch it grow, what would it be? Collaboration! What am I doing alone that I could be doing together? Andrew Holmes, President, 4KIDS If I could plant one idea in our community, it would be for our community to develop an attitude of “gratefulness.” If we are reading this paper, we have eyes to see; we have the health to sit and read; we have some of the best weather in the world in one of the most beautiful places in the world; we live in the most desired country in the world, and we have a Savior that first loved us before we loved Him and gave his life for us. William “Bill” C. Davell, Director, Tripp Scott To help with the big green lizard invasion, I’d love to plant this idea: Iguanas are actually very tasty. Iguana is the fruit of the backyard. You can barbecue them, boil them, broil them, bake them, sauté them. Iguana-kabobs, iguana creole, iguana gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple iguana, lemon iguana, coconut iguana, pepper iguana, iguana soup, iguana stew, iguana salad, iguana and potatoes, iguana burger, iguana sandwich. That - that's about it. Bob Denison, President, Denison Yachting I would love to see Christians gather with each other to form outreach Bible Studies in their homes to invite other neighbors to hear the Gospel. Maybe just like a 4-week intro to the Gospel and invite neighbors to come for a cookout and walk through the book of John and share their personal testimonies. I really believe in the power of inviting people to hear about Jesus. The Gospel works. Chris Lane, President, First Priority of South Florida If I could plant one idea in our community this May, it would be that every person in our community would be seen as Jesus sees them - fearfully and wonderfully made and worth His very life. Imagine seeing each other with that same sense of wonder and value. Spring is a time of new life. What kind of new life could we breathe into our community if we truly believed that every person matters that much? Craig D. Huston, Summit Achievers I'd like to plant the idea that our city, businesses and churches would pay the capable homeless to clean up our parks, beaches and recreation sites. Perhaps there could be the opportunity for them to have room/board/rehab at a minimum fee in conjunction with this. I've seen it done very successfully by a female friend in Boise, Idaho, where she wakes them up from under the bridges and actually works alongside them! She's a godly, gorgeous, blond athlete which might help a bit. Deborah Cusick, FAU Campus volunteer, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship I would love to plant the seed of civil discussion among citizens of opposing views regarding public policy with the goal of really listening to one another and being openminded enough to adjust or apply a tactic or general policy that serves the common good without compromise of deeply held values. The bloom on that flower could be a world-changer for good. And, what a great witness from those who wear the name of Christ to others! Dolores King St. George, King Communications and GraceNet Media It would be awesome to ignite a spiritual revival in Fort Lauderdale. Friday and Saturday have a crusade (Christian Festival) on the beach and a grand finale at Chase Stadium on Sunday. Don Campion, President, Banyan Air Service, and Team Lead, Egbe Medical Mission A Church United on mission. A Home for every child. Doug Sauder, Lead Pastor, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale Eliminate all the fighting between political parties and unite for the good of the next generation. Everyone needs to act like ladies & gentlemen. Gregg Wallick, Wallick Family Office I would plant a field of suicide prevention trainings and pray for a harvest of no more suicides. Heather Palacios, Founder, Wondherful, Inc We live in a relatively small community with a voluntary HOA. It is so important to share the importance of engaging with your neighbors. So in good times and bad weather we can help and depend on each other! Sadly, most people don’t ever know their next-door neighbors much less the elderly couple or the single mom or dad down the street. God wants us to love our neighbors. We need each other! Helen Wayner P.A., Century 21 Hansen Realty If I could plant one idea and see it grow in Broward, it would be to encourage everyone who has moved to our community from other places to think about making sure their giving and tithing includes churches, schools, non-profits, hospitals and other important organizations and causes right here in Broward and south Florida. We need their generosity here to help meet our growing needs. Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, President/CEO Community Foundation of Broward County God's ways are the Way life works best. If God says no, it is for a reason, and we don't have to understand. He is God, and we are not. Jesse Carroccio, Station Manager, WRMB Moody Radio If I could plant one idea in the community and have the privilege to watch it grow, it would be that we realize the importance of training our children up in our Lord’s ways. The young are influenced by so much in our current world that leads them towards pain. We need to instill foundational truth, faith and hope in their lives by example. Our children learn what they live. Dr. Jessica Vera, Chief Executive Officer, Elite Foundation If I could plant one idea in my community this May and watch it grow, it would be true Christian compassion in action. Not just a feeling, but a way of life — where neighbors look out for one another, where kindness isn’t random but intentional, and where grace is extended even in disagreement. I’d love to see hearts bloom with empathy, hands reach out in service, and words spoken to build rather than break. If that seed of compassion took root, I believe we’d grow a stronger, more unified, and joy-filled community — one where everyone feels seen, valued and loved. Imagine William “Bill” C. Davell Bob Denison Chris Lane Craig D. Huston Deborah Cusick Dolores King St. George a o o t t b p y t K t w 1 I s k T p b T f a I i s Wants to Know… Andrew Holmes
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