the close of one chapter and the opening of another
June 5th, 2007
Our family’s life is closing one chapter and entering a new one. Our time at BBC has been wonderful. There aren’t many things as exciting as college ministry. I absolutely love teaching the Bible to and interacting with college students. It’s been a great privilege to teach students who are hungry for the gospel. Their thirst for God in Christ by the Spirit has been a constant source of encouragement. They have stirred me up to love and good works over the past three years more than they know. So, to all those who have had me in class I say thank you. Your faith in Christ and love for me and your fellow students has been a joy to experience and observe.
God also gave me some great friendships and acquaintances with colleagues. I have very high regard for those with whom I have served. Their commitment to serving God within this academic context is very evident to me. God has given me some very good friends here. BBC has been a great “chapter” in the unfolding story of my family’s life.
So what am I going to do in this new chapter? I hope to be able to announce what I’ll be doing sometime in July. Let me just say at this point that it’s something we’re very passionate about…. (sorry to leave you hanging)
June 5th, 2007 at 11:35 am
We are sad to see you leave and will miss you and your family greatly! But we also excited for you as you begin a new chapter. Thank you for being a part of our lives while you were here!!
June 5th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
I can’t thank you enough for the impact you have had in the way I look at the Bible. God through you has opened up his word and the richness of it in ways that will continue to change my life and to form me. Thanks so much for just teaching from your heart this past year. I know you’ll be missed by all of us, and we will definitely keep you in our prayers! God Bless!
June 5th, 2007 at 3:02 pm
You will definitely be missed around here, that’s for sure. Thanks for “Lifting Him up!” in and out of the classroom. The lessons that you have helped me to learn will continue to impact my life and theology far into the future.(Lord willing) I pray that you’ll have the opportunity to impact others with the gospel in whatever the Lord has for you.
June 5th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Thank you for all the time that you put into studying for the classes that you taught here. Not a single minute was wasted. I know at least two people who got saved in your classes my freshman year. What God has taught me through you will be shared in other lands too. Thank you so much for your time here.
June 5th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Mr. CRUUVVEERRR!!!! I’m going to miss you, that’s for sure but I wouldn’t expect you to be doing anything other than God’s Will. You have touched my life and been a great prof. Thanks for the positive influence that you demonstrate. I cannot wait to get your book!!
June 5th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Good Riddance
Just kidding
You will be missed for sure. OTH NTS and Hebrews transformed the way I see the Bible. I think quite a few young men including myself will be attending seminary indirectly or directly because of your teaching and role model. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in here. I know it will not return void. I will be praying for you as you go on in your ministry!
June 5th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
thank you so much for your imput in my life in just the few times we had to interact. you will be missed.
June 6th, 2007 at 1:30 am
May God bless you in your journies. Your influence has been great. Please continue to teach in whatever chapter you start.
Thank you,
David Hamby
June 6th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Thank you for sharing and implanting you passion for God and His Word over the past few years. You and your family are precious to us all. Wherever you are lead in this next chapter, you’ll be followed by our thoughts and prayers. Thank you again, God bless.
June 7th, 2007 at 6:53 pm
You and your ministry will be greatly missed. Thank you for the years you spent at BBC and for the passion you have for our Father. May God bless your ministry!
June 8th, 2007 at 10:19 am
i honestly don’t know what i will do without you around. it was great to learn from you for 2 solid years and you had a great influence on my thinking and continued development as a Christ-follower.
thanks.
Staying Gospel-Centered,
Daniel Boehm
June 9th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
Thanks for the great blessing you have been to my life and all the great LoTR allusions in your classes and sermons! Thank you for reminding us all what the Westminster Catechism says about our end in life is to glorify God and/by enjoying Him forever…
God Bless
June 13th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
I thank God for sending me through your path. The way you taught the gospel made an impact on my walk with the great God we serve. So again I do thank God. You will be missed friend and brother in Christ.
God Bless and God Speed
June 15th, 2007 at 6:34 am
Whatever it is, I hope you keep blogging. All the best in the transition.
June 25th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
You have left your mark on my alma mater, brother. That is good, good indeed! Do you think, in God’s providence, the life-paths of this former BBS student (me) and this former BBC professor (you) could intersect? If you’re ever in the neighborhood of Carlisle, PA, please stop in here at The Banner of Truth. When I graduated from BBS many moons ago, who would have guessed I’d end up overseeing Banner here on this continent. Likewise, anticipate many surprises from the hand of God as you, too, venture beyond those halls of Clarks Summit. Blessings to you and your family, brother!
Steve B.
http://www.trophiesofhisgrace.blogspot.com
July 19th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
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