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I have been teaching for 25 years and have immensely enjoyed the study, teaching, and the students. Beginning this academic year, I am moving into administration as the Interim Provost. I will continue to teach a few classes each year, but will now also oversee all of the academic activities at PBU. It will be an interesting challenge; one that I am looking forward to.

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October 9, 2009

The joy that seeks me through pain

In chapel on Monday we sang a hymn titled, "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go." One of the lines that remained with me is from the third verse, "O Joy that seekest me through pain." I have thought a lot about how David in the book of Psalms presents his life of suffering and pain. Yet within the psalm he will go on and declare the praise of the Lord or rejoice in his goodness. The words of this hymn helped me to think about these psalms. It seems that in the midst of our suffering and pain God seeks us, wanting to show his power and goodness through the pain. Christians, walking in faith, hope, and love, can live in the joy of the Lord. Paul's letter to the Philippians is a New Testament letter with this message. Paul, while suffering in prison and perhaps expecting to die, repeatedly calls for the church to rejoice in the Lord. Look for the joy of the Lord seeking you in the difficult times of life.

Posted by Brian Toews on October 9, 2009 1:01 PM |

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