v I have no greaterjoy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth . <j> 3 John 4
The year has finally come to an end. For some, it has been a long time coming. For others, the year has flown by, and it does not yet seem like time to move on. There were times that each student doubted whether they would make it through. But during those such times, Wendell Calder's voice rang through every head: id will not quit, by God’s grace, I can do it!0 And so each one pressed on, following the footsteps of the Apostle Paul who v press] ed] on toward the goal for the prize of the ministry opportunities, dorm devotions, a message that changed one’s outlook on life, demerits, confrontation from friends and roomates, personal studies. . . In the midst of the busy daily schedule, each student treasured his or her time alone with God. These times of listening to the still, small voice of the Savior were invaluable strides in each student’s quest to walk in the truth. At other times, students found themselves leading the way for others. Often, when involved in leadership positions, counseling, or other ministries, students found themselves setting the pace for others to follow them. upward call of God in Christ Jesus.0 (Philippians 3:14) There were other dmes of amazing growth: Needless to say, memories were made and lessons learned that will never be forgotten during this lifetime. But the time spent studying the Word of God is what truly changed the life of every WOLBI student. uFor the Word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.0 (Hebrews 4:12). As we move out of die uWOLBI bubble0and into the ureal world,0 we will take with us the truths gleaned from God’s Word and the experiences that have helped us grow in leaps and bounds throughout the course of diis year. If we persist in planting our feet in die footsteps of Christ, we will continue to faithfully walk in the truth.
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