Inspire, Summer 2003

Words of Encouragement I t is always encouraging to hear good news from alumni regarding their CU education and the preparation received while here. Rob Moll ’01 writes: After graduation I started working as a reporter for a weekly paper outside Chicago. I then moved back to Ohio to be the editor-in-chief of a regional Christian newspaper, and starting this month [February 2003] I will be working for Christianity Today International as an editor for their Web content. Dr. Scott Calhoun ’95 was my journalism professor at Cedarville. He and the other English faculty have been wonderful advisors, mentors, and teachers. I know that CU has recently emphasized placing Christians in the media, be it Hollywood, TV, radio, or print. I just wanted to let you know that a career in media is possible with a CU degree and some persistence. Rob is married to Clarissa (Band) ’00 and resides in Naperville, Illinois. Inspire 5 Director’s Chair D riving to work, I heard Bob Carlisle’s new song “You’re Beautiful.” It tells the story of a young man waiting to see his newborn baby girl for the first time. As the doctor pulls the new father aside, he shares that the little girl, although healthy, is “slightly less than perfect.” As the young man held the warm and sleeping bundle to his chest He saw the imperfections and although he tried his best He couldn’t stop the tears from falling as he held his little girl And in a low and trembling voice, he gently said these words You’re beautiful in every way So beautiful, how I’ve waited for this day If the world was offered to me, I just couldn’t make the trade ’Cause you’re beautiful. As I listened to this song on the radio, I was so moved by the spiritual application drawn. It was such a beautiful reminder of how God sees each of us in all of our imperfections. When I think of how I’ve fallen and all the times I’ve tried To hide my imperfections from my Father’s eyes But there’s a voice that still is calling deep inside of me And I can always hear it when I get on my knees. You’re beautiful in every way So beautiful, how I’ve waited for this day If the world was offered to me, I just couldn’t make the trade ’Cause you’re beautiful. You’d be amazed how some things matter and some things don’t When you’re seen through the eyes of God Though we try to hide our darkness and veil our tears He only sees what’s in your heart. May this issue of Inspire cause you to not only see and understand those with special needs around you, but also to revel in the truth that God is sovereign and He loves each of us just the way we are … Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. Tell Us Your Story D o you have a story that you’d like to share with the Cedarville family? It might be a story of God’s grace or of something you’ve done in your career . Perhaps you’d like to tell of a unique ministry you’re involved with or even share a lesson learned . We’re looking for stories or even possible themes for upcoming issues of Inspire and would love to have your ideas. E-mail us at alumni@cedarville.edu , call us at 1-800-837-2566, or write to us at Alumni Relations, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314. Although we can’t use every story, we’d love to hear from you! Did You Know? Business students in the Integrated Business Core earned a net profit of more than $1,500 on their CD of Cedarville University music, titled Images. They donated this profit to Toward Independence of Xenia, an organization that works with developmentally disabled adults. Did You Know? Faith Linn ’83 Director of Alumni Relations