Class of 2009

Alan is graduating tomorrow. After three years of hard work and perseverance, he'll be awarded with the honors due him. How annoying Hebrew was, how aggravating the late night fits of paper writing that led into morning hours! But how sweet these days will seem someday when we look back.

My prayer for Alan, as he graduates, is that he remembers the lessons of seminary in times when the world seems turned on its head. Perhaps the data-- Greek verbs, Wesleyan history, thoughts on literary criticism-- will fade as the years pass. But I hope Alan can always recall the love of God, the passion for theology, the deep understanding he fostered in himself through these years. What I've gleaned from him second hand is very valuable so I am sure his experience has been a rich one.

God bless to my brilliant husband and all the Asbury Seminary graduates who will find their journey turning a corner tomorrow.