Perspective

- Hello from warm and sunny Winona Lake! Thought I'd share something that I have been learning lately, about "perspective"...
- I participate on the church softball team at my church, Pleasant View Bible Church. And we have games every Tuesday night. This is something that my friends and I enjoy so much, that it often has been the highlight of our weeks! *Yes, I know, to some of you that may sound like a need for a life, but hey... we enjoy it!*
- Win or lose, it's a lot of fun to go out to the diamond and play! Being able to have fellowship with fellow brothers in Christ is a blast, and coupling that with a sport is even cooler! Having my brother and some of my best friends on the team makes for some fun times.
- However, the last few weeks it has been rained out. And of course, we've been bummed, because we really wanted to go out there and play the games! But as I've (hopefully) matured over the years, I've been able to step back and see the bigger picture. I realize that not having a softball game is not the end of the world. I know that we need rain to keep the lawns green, and to keep the farmers' crops growing. There is always a silver lining, even if we don't realize it!
- Anyway, hope that is something that may be an encouragement for you! Having the proper perspective on things in life is so key, even if it means not being able to do one of your favorite activities ever!!

Summer is here!

Well, it is the Monday after Grace graduation, and it already seems so quiet around campus! Oh, how we miss the Grace students when they are gone for the summer. Not only that, but they also miss the most scenic times of the year in Winona Lake: the summer!
But going to graduation in our OCC gym and then to open houses last Saturday reminds us of how much hard work all these graduating seniors have put in! All the classes, homework, tests, etc all come together into a college diploma. Yet more importantly, over the years these students have grown into (hopefully) mature young adults, and this is what it is all for! The memories made and the friendships built will carry on into the years ahead...
May the Lord bless each of the graduating seniors as they move on into life! And may He also bless those who will be returning to us after the summer, ready for another year of learning and growing. This is all without mentioning our incoming freshmen class, which we cannot wait to bring in! Exciting times, for sure...