Ahh, home for the holidays. Usually when I come home for Christmas I meet up with my high school friends at this little Mexican restaurant. Each year fewer and fewer of us show up. Yesterday there were only four of us. Its always good to catch up with the girls, because I am so bad at keeping in touch, and I never call them during the semester. Sarah has a man-friend, Laura is finishing up at Notre Dame, and Ashley is looking for a grad school. But hearing about their lives makes me appreciate what I have in EBC so much more. I may not be graduating from an Ivy League school, or working towards a second degree, but I must say, I would not trade my experience at EBC for anything.
So, this is a shout out to all of the people that make up what we know more formally as Eternity Bible College. Thank you all for loving God and others more than you love yourselves. When I look at the lives of my fellow students, I am encouraged beyond words.
My sisters in Christ model for me what it looks like to be a follower of Christ. I have never known such beautiful and amazing people. These girls are always thinking of ways to live a Gospel centered life: and then when they think of something they do it! It is so encouraging to see. From hearing about a random conversation with a stranger, to how they are encouraging other believers, to how they are being intentional with their co-workers, the Kingdom is coming to bear in our community. The servants hearts displayed in these girls encourages me to love others more. I love you girls.
And then there are the boys. These men of God are a rarity. Other than those times when they are being weird and Bible-collegey and making submission jokes (which is ok because Yvonne usually beats them up when that happens), they are alright. These are not the normal frat guys you usually associate with the college scene. These are guys that you call when your car is messed up, or you need someone to protect you when it is dark out. Thank you guys for letting us feel safe around you. Not only are they great brothers, but they are amazing examples of what the church should look like. I enjoy learning from them. We love you brothers.
I love you all!
Beth
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aw i love you! thanks for the encouragement lovie. We should post this blog like on the ebc web site or something...
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im almost didn't read this because it was long, and im cold and tired, but im glad i did. i love you bethany, you are amazing and its encouraging just to watch you grow more in love with Christ and watch you grow to be like Christ. what you have said is what i'll miss the most if i leave this semester... which i don't think i've talked to you about yet. oops. Well, i agree with emily, i can post a link on the college group or you can send a link to the ebc facebook one. not much seems to go on the website though. love you!
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