Life Graduations

Sorry for the absence of updates, but life is just so busy . . . most of my writing lately has been for my Masters program at Fuller Seminary.

So much has gone on since my last post, but one thing that stands out is our last New Life Program graduation service. Four outstanding men had finished their one-year program and they were receiving their diplomas. It’s always a special event and this one was no exception. These guys had given their all and were at the finish line. We were so proud of them – and of the much revamped program that they were the first-fruits of.

Each of the three spoke during the ceremony, and it’s always a treat to hear what the program meant to them. One guy, Jay (who was on the cover of our last newsletter) had us in stitches as he shared about the other guys; he was a regular standup comedian. But then he took us to tears as he shared about what had gone on in his own life.

This was no regular graduation where our kids finished a course of education and move on to the next step . . . I've been through four high school graduations and three undergraduate degree graduation of my kids, so I know how it feels and how proud their mother and I are for their success. This graduation was an amazing Life Graduation . . . these guys overcame serious issues and completed a course of study and work that most of us can't fathom. They have graduated into a new phase of life – reconciled to God, with themselves, family, and now to society. I am as proud of them as my own kids . . . and am blessed to have a small part in these Life Graduations.

Thank you for being a part of it all.