Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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 Water a flower and it grows. Gradually it matures to stand firm with new life. As it matures, the flower produces seeds which are spread to other flowers. Eventually, they too bloom with new life. As the first flower grows, it continues to support the other flowers. Soon an entire garden grows together; together it shares the wind, the rain and the sunshine. As a community, we feel the winds of resistance as we attempt to fly strong in our faith; together we feel the rains of depression that nurture our growth; and together we feel the rays of sunshine that strengthem our roots. As we grow together under the watchful care of Christ, we praise God together for the joys and sorrows—for the victories that only Christ can reap. Like flowers we grow; and through the wind, the rain and the sunshine, we give praise to our Father “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory for GREG SMITH