Spiritual Life at LCU with Rebekah

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Rebekah is a sophomore, Physical Therapy major from Graham, Texas. She’s here to tell us about the vibrant faith community and how LCU meets students right where they are, on their faith journey, providing a nurturing environment for individual spiritual growth. Rebekah, tell us more.

– Thank you for the introduction, Alex. To be a student at Lubbock Christian University has truly been a gift and I cannot thank the Lord enough for providing me the rich opportunity to get my education here. As I look back, I can see vividly how LCU has played a vital role in my spiritual growth. My professors have become mentors in my life and my peers have become some of my best friends. The Lord has placed these people here to walk with me and encourage me in my relationship with God. Beyond my community here, they’re very special spots on campus that I can point to, as being a place where I encounter God. For instance, Virginia Bryant Park is a garden on campus that I regularly visit to be with the Lord. James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” It is in that spot that I pray some of my most intimate prayers and have seen the Lord draw near to me, time and time again. We also have numerous opportunities for students to gather in worship and encounter God together in community, like campus wide chapel and small groups that meet weekly to discuss spirituality. We often have guest speakers who broaden our understanding of biblical topics. Just a few weeks ago, we enjoyed a biblical scholar from England that shared her perspective on CS Lewis and Dorothy Sayer. The Lord’s fingerprints are all around the LCU campus. Daily I see his spirit, actively moving through the hearts, minds and hands of students. The LCU community truly walks with you and no matter where you come from or your faith background, LCU will meet you right where you are. That’s all for me. Back to you Alex.

– What a powerful story, Rebekah. It is so encouraging to hear how the hearts, minds and hands of students are being transformed to know that LCU meets students right where they are by providing local service opportunities as well as overseas mission trips and medical mission trips. It’s truly inspiring. Thanks again.