Sary-Jo, who is working on her own post on this subject, completed the seven-year study of Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) this week.  I was blessed to be able to observe her steadfast study and willingness to be taught by her leaders and, more importantly, by the Holy Spirit.  Every week for 34 weeks a year, she diligently read the text, reflected on the questions, and wrote a thoughtful answer to each question. 

Once a year, she would miss a class session to attend the annual meeting at Lighthouse Christian Center.  This year, she also missed a week due to illness and one when Jackie passed away.  Otherwise, she had perfect attendance.

Her attendance and diligence are not what impress me the most (although they impress me).  Rather, I’m impressed with the changes that God has worked in her.  She is more patient, more gentle, and has a godly perspective on virtually every issue that comes up in life.  She also shows confidence and an inner peace – especially in our recent times of job turmoil – than ever would have been possible.  I am so blessed and I just wanted to share with the rest of you how much I love her and appreciate what she has done, and what she has allowed God to do in her life.

– Randy