Remembering the good 'ole days

Perhaps some of you men find yourself in a similar situation as I. Recently, I have been reminiscing about my educational days. I have been blessed to have had my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Bible/church/pastoral studies. I have a weekly prayer list that I pray through, and one of the items is to pray specifically for the institutions that I have been privileged to attend.

In the past few weeks, it has really hit me how much I miss my time at these institutions. A pastor once told me, "You will always be the same except for the people you meet and the books you read." I first heard that 10 years ago, and it becomes more and more clear to me every day.

Some of my best friends are those men that I have privileged to study with at Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, Southeastern Baptist Theological College, and The Master's Seminary. You men have profoundly and eternally sharpened me by your character, devotion to family, commitment to Christ, and knowledge of the Word.

I am looking forward to glory, where we can once again gather together. This time, however, it will be forever, not just for three (or four or five or six) years of study. I am praying to that end.