2004 Miracle Yearbook

Chapels (-Ole „9/eeakl Every Monday morning students stumbledoutofbed,notquitereadytoface days ofschoolwork after a relaxing and fun weekend.Classes before chapelcould beparticularlychallengingasmoststudents struggled to stay awake. However, at 10:00,everyone anticipated an enjoyable chapel messagefrom Dr.Bill Brown."He is the only reason I look forward to Mondays every week!" said freshman ClairePalmer. Dr.Brown'schapels werealwaysinformative, insightful,andhumorous. He spoke on relevant topics such as various worldviewsandChristian worldview development, balancing the Christian life, and encouraging others.Dr.Brown,while a very knowledgeable man, did not let the intellectual aspectofhis messages overshadow the personal application and the warmth with which he presented them. Hismessagesemphasizedservanthood and relationships. One of Dr. Brown's messages, "Making the Most of the Journey,"encouragedstudentsandfaculty nottolosesightofthebig pictureoflife.He notedthatChristiansshouldnotbequickto of •CedakVille criticize, but to build each other up. Dr. Brown backed up his words with his actions, as his smiling face was always uplifting, and his cheerful "Have an awesome day!"wasan encouragementto everyone. Cedarville was blessed by a range of guestspeakers who addressed the student bodyon manyrelevant issues. Rev. Joe Novenson shared his wisdom and counsel duringhispoignantFall Bible Conference series. In October, New York Times best selling author Donna VanLiere, an '89 graduate ofCedarville University,spokeabout her life experience and the joy of serving God as a writer. EvangelistMarkCahill brought significant perspective on Christian testimony in early November. Chapel speakers at Cedarville provided fresh, godly outlooks on a range of issues pertinent to the student body. In the words of Freshman Josh Moody,"I like how Cedarville gets a wide range of speakers, from diverse areasofministry.Ithinkthat'simportant." Dr.Brown has a he and loves sharing i body. Mark Kordic,a long-time addition to CDR Radioandarecentcancersurvivor,shares his journey through the cancer and his newly- strengthened trust in God.(Above Right) Dr. Albert Mohler, President of Southern BaptistSeminary,providesthe students with solid, Biblical advice on meeting culture's challengesstraight-on. 194 Activities art for worldviews t with the student