Libery University

It's exciting to see Christians doing things first class! One of the slogans we use at our church is "If it bears His name, it deserves our best." I could brag on our church and school, but won't for fear that what I say may be misinterpreted as taking the glory that belongs to God. We realize our successes are the results of His blessings. Instead, I want to tell you briefly about Liberty University and direct you to their website at www.liberty.edu.

One of my daughters is now attending LU and this week we attended her pinning ceremony as nearly 150 students were accepted into their nursing program for 2009. Every time I drive on to their campus, I'm reminded of Dr. Jerry Falwell. He was a hero of the faith, who stepped out of his comfort zone, stood firm against sin, preached sound doctrine, took chances, dreamed big, and didn't seek to please anyone except God (and maybe his wife - occasionally). God used him to do miraculous things, fulfilled his dreams, and will use his life's investments for years to come!

Started in 1971, Liberty University has become a leading university, and still remains committed to its Christian distinctiveness. I didn't say that every student attending LU is a Christian, neither did I say it is a perfect school; but I am emphasizing that it is built and focused on Jesus Christ. As a university, LU has 11 schools/colleges under its umbrella and nearly 12,000 resident students, plus an additional 20,000+ enrolled in distance learning LU is SACS accredited and accreditation does matter - in spite of what some will tell you. LU is has 5,000 acres, 123 buildings, an ice hockey facility, indoor soccer complex, indoor & outdoor pools, aerobic rooms, paintball field, 112 acre lake, equestrian center, year-round ski slopes & lodge, several restaurants, football stadium (expanding from 12,000 to 30,000 seats), volleyball/basketball arena (expanding from 8,000 to 12,000 seats), and MORE! Who says Christians can't have the "best?"

I personally wish every student could attend a Christian college/university as they prepare for their careers. Imagine what this world might be like if more business professionals (and others) put Christ first and practiced Christian ethics. I understand that there is a cost to Christian education and not all Christian colleges can offer the degrees the students are seeking, but LU offers some good opportunities and I just wanted to draw your attention to it. For more information (maybe even distance learning) visit their website at www.liberty.edu.

AND REMEMBER - When God gives you a dream, He will give you the resources to fulfill it. What God did through Jerry Falwell, He can do through others who will dream big, focus on God, ignore the distractions, and remain faithful. Is God giving you a dream?