This is the end...for now

Holy Cow! That’s it! The semester is done. Where the heck did it all go? The daily chapels, the mountains of homework, the bonus bites at lunch…they’re all gone! I don’t know about you, but I’m so glad it’s over. This semester has been…I honestly don’t know. I’ve found myself crawling ever closer to the day where I will no longer be at LBC…and moving on to grad school (yes I know I will always be in school!).

And, while I could sit here and bore you with tales of my experiences this semester I figured I would interview a real LBC student and get their take on the semester. I was able to “sit” down with someone who was just ending their first semester here at LBC. Just so you know, sit down means the interview was done over facebook chat…oh technology how lazy you have made us, but I digress.

Transferring into LBC as a sophomore from New Tribes Bible Institute in Jackson MI, Leah Yarnell is a student new to the LBC scene. As the end of the semester comes to a close I asked her what her impression of LBC was thus far. Her response, not surprisingly was this, “LBC is a great place to learn and grow. There are great people who can help you to grow in your relationship with the Lord and also to model what that relationship looks like.” However, Leah is looking forward to getting home for Christmas, as this will be the first time in two years that her parents (missionaries to Papa New Guinea), will be home. Leah is planning on returning next semester to LBC and working on classes for her major in the Women in ministry program.

I feel that no matter what our individual perceptions of the semester might be I couldn’t agree with Leah more. LBC is filled with great people who are willing to help us out along the way. As in my previous semester I’ve grown much closer to my friends. The events in our lives cause us to rely on accountability with each other as well as the growing dependence of Christ in all situations.

Enjoy the Christmas season weather it is with family or friends remember the true reason why we celebrate! This will be the last blog here for a while but be assured I will return next semester in full force!

Higgins