2003 Miracle Yearbook

ATIME OF CHANGE In a society dizzy with change, Christians are often unwilling to change; the Winter Enrichment Conference provided a timely response to this problem, outlining the process ofchange—conforming to Christ—in the Christian life. Dr. James MacDonald,author,founding pastor ofHarvest Bible Church,and radio personality of"Walk in the Word," brought a series offive messages centered on change. His focus, rather than a command to change, was a practical approach to change. First he focused on the crisis and the necessity ofrepentance, and then he moved on to the realization that the power ofsin is broken.He also addressed victory over sin(emphasizing the quote"I Am Dead to That"),how to practice the process ofchange,and living the empowered life. Drawing from Romans 6,7,and 8,Dr. MacDonald spoke practically ofthe necessity ofchange and its function in a day-to-day walk in the Lord. While the messages challenged students and faculty and took a strong Biblical stance, Dr. MacDonald himself was approachable, noting that "Cedarville rocks" and that he enjoyed eating ice cream for dinner in Chuck's. He occasionally forecasted "a good place for an'amen"and had everyone in the chapel repeat words after him—such as"whoa." "He was a really down to earth guy—I liked that," sophomore Michael Mossop said. A sense ofhumor and a familiarity with his audience did more than entertain; humor greatly contributed to Dr. MacDonald's ability to get his point across. More than once,the laughter that swept across the chapel faded as people realized a julks serious implications in their own lives. As temperatures dropped and workloads picked up,students and faculty enjoyed attending the three days ofconference, learning how to seek change in their lives. 274 SPRING SEMESTER Dr. Dixon jokes about Dr. MacDonald's golf abilities.