鈥淲hat if today, we were just grateful for everything,鈥� may be a statement originating from the beloved cartoon icon Charlie Brown, but it is just as much a sentiment that is embraced and embodied by many here at 海角在线. Whether it be for family, friends, opportunities, or just the breath in their lungs, there is no shortage of gratitude among staff and students听this Thanksgiving season. A few members of our 海角在线 community were asked to tell us what they are most thankful for as the holiday approaches. Here is what they said:听
For two scientifically minded upperclassmen, senior Jon Austin and junior Joshua Loe, the opportunity for service unto God is reason enough to give thanks.听
Austin, a biology major, shared his gratitude for his upcoming tenure at seminary and current opportunities to be involved in a local church. He also mentioned his thankfulness towards his family, as they have wholly supported him in his call to ministry.听
Marine biology major and Watson Hall Discipleship Leader, Joshua Loe, voiced his immense gratitude towards the holy sovereignty of God. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been very clear this is where God wants me in life鈥 wouldn鈥檛 be able to do this on my own,鈥� shared听Loe, earnestly. He added that his life is a direct product of 鈥淗is grace.鈥�听
For two beloved campus servants, their responses were as on brand as they were heartfelt.听
Area Coordinator of Oceanview and Pembroke Halls, Dan Read, resolutely said 鈥淚鈥檓 most grateful my situation: my wife, my dog, my job鈥y family.鈥�听
Fittingly, Workship Director, Nathan Chau, gave thanks for 鈥渟tudents who have the heart 听to serve and meet the needs of the community.鈥�听
For sophomores Malik Brave and Claire Burchill, Thanksgiving is an ample time to appreciate the 海角在线 community and their personal mentors.听
鈥淚鈥檓 thankful for the wisdom and guidance I receive from those who are ahead of me鈥ow they counsel me and help give me direction,鈥� said Brave, a ministry leadership major.听听
鈥淚鈥檓 thankful to be alive鈥� and for the community here that God has provided me,鈥� shared Burchill, a business administration major. 鈥淚鈥檓 thankful to have great leaders that push me,鈥� she added.听
For Professor of Politics, Dr. Francisco Plaza, family is truly everything.听听
When asked where his thankfulness lies, Dr. Plaza seized the opportunity to express his gratitude for his wife, seven children, and three grandchildren.听
听This Thanksgiving our encouragement to you is to find at least three things you are grateful for. 听
鈥淕ive thanks in all circumstances, for this is God鈥檚 will for you in Christ Jesus.鈥� – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 听
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