Torch, Fall 2003

Editor Dr. Martin Clark Managing Editor Roger Overturf Associate Editor Kara DeMusz Proofreaders Martha Baldwin Wendy Orchard Senior Designer Michael Bieniek Photography Scott L. Huck Carrie L. Savage Bryan College Cedarville Torch Vol. 25, No. 3, Fall 2003 Published by Cedarville University Dr. Bill Brown, President NO PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS Cedarville Torch is published for alumni and friends of Cedarville University. Direct comments and requests for extra copies to: Managing Editor Cedarville Torch 251 N. Main St. Cedarville, OH 45314 937-766-7808 pr@cedarville.edu www.cedarville.edu ISSN 1093-4618 Follow the Romans Road to Salvation! Romans 3:10-11 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.” Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 10:9-13 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” wesome! Maybe I overuse that word, but I am simply awestruck on a fairly regular basis. I am awestruck at God’s goodness and grace every time I think about it. The Newsboys took the words from a hymn and sang: “Amazing love, how can it be, that you, my King, should die for me?” I hope you are as amazed at that thought as I am. It is awesome! I am awestruck at how the Cedarville University family has responded to my family and me. Everywhere we turn, faculty and staff members offer words of encouragement and support and tell us they are praying for us. The recent inaugural weekend is a vivid example. It was a significant and memorable event — a highlight of our lifetimes. It was also an emotional weekend. It was such a blessing to have my mom and dad here. Many people shared with my dad how they had prayed for him. I cannot tell you the reassurance the Cedarville family gave him. While the weekend was physically tiring, I saw him spiritually moved and encouraged. It was awesome! I am awestruck at the privilege I have to serve here at Cedarville University. God has given Lynne and me a great opportunity to invest in the lives of young people. When I think of the potential embodied in the 3,000 students here, when I consider all that God has done and can do … well, it’s just awesome! Thank you for partnering with Cedarville University in dreaming and doing great things for God. Bill Brown President A Awesome! o It is 2 TORCH / Fall 2003