1984 Miracle Yearbook

James Owen Leghtenheimer. B.A Instructor of Broadcasting Barbara loach M A Assistant Professor of Language gricl Literature , Ddyidl.InCiti81;, Ph b Professor of Music Chairman Music Department Philip McClure. M M Assistant Professor of Piano hn McGillivary, M.S ssistant Professor of Physical E B ean plants, butterflies, bacteria, and birds — the biology professor must have his specimens. Dried, pressed, formaldehyde, or frozen — there are many ways to preserve the specimens after life is gone. The tech- nique of embedding specimens within clear plastic is especially effective in preserving the life-like appearance. The body of the specimen is intimately enclosed by the transparent medium. Since coming to Cedarville,God has been teaching me the importance of other kinds of embedding processes. As creatures of God and recreated beings through redemption, we too are embedded but in much more wonderous ways. First, our lives are embedded in the physical environment of God's cre- ation. As biological creatures, we are intimately linked to the life-giving light, air, water, and soil which God has committed to our care as stewards. The earth's life support system oper- ates by divine absolutes which cannot be violated without severe conse- quences.The Creator has provided no other means of sustaining life on earth. Will my lifestyle make a difference on the demands upon a finitesupply of material resources? The second aspect of embedded- ness suggests that each of us can and should make a difference, for we are embedded in Christ and His righteous- ness covers us. Our Lord refers to our utter dependence of the physical body upon the light, water,and bread to emphasize that the spiritual man must be likewise embedded in Him,the light of the world,the living water,and bread of life. As we abide in Him as living stones embedded in the body of Christ, we are nourished spiritually and can individually and corporately ac- complish much for God's glory in to- day's world. Embedded in creation — embed- ded in the Creator: our needs will be supplied as we exercise proper stew- ardship of his material and spiritual pro- visions. John E. Silvius, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biology "Faculty Member of the Year — 1984" 1 Faculty 23