Biola University - Biolan Yearbook (La Mirada, CA)

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t mf campus life. Christ has commanded us to love our neighbors as our own selves - just as He has commanded us to love the Father, the Holy Spirit and Himself, our triune God, with an undivided and unreserved heart. And, as He has said, There is no command- ment greater than these lMark 12:31l. We must remember too that even as the Tin Woodsman's path to Oz and ultimately to his heart was not without complication, learn- ing what it means to love God wholeheartedly is neither automatic nor without trials. How- ever, our Saviour's call to devote our whole heart to Him in love is well-worth heeding. For as Solomon writes He who keeps a royal command experiences no trouble, for a wise heart knows the proper time and procedure llicclesiastes 8:5l. Bob Williams, a junior EnglishfPrint Media major, is editor-inschief of the 1982 Biolan. Top Left: Dr. Kwast expresses hearty enthusiasm dur- ing a missions lecture. Bottom Left: Beth Peters shares an exclamation from her heart. Above: Pastor Chuck Swindoll shares with Orlando Lafika after Orlando proposed to Stephanie Hipps during chapel - truly a moment that will live in the hearts of many Biolans. Left: Barry Drake relates to a young friend on a heart- to-heart level. 9

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COMMANDMEN T CONCEPTS pure heart. Such sincerity is the prerequisite for honest authentic living which should be our aim as Christians. Authentic living leaves no room for any sort of hypocrisy or double standards. We cannot put up facades or give others false impressions and expect to live authentic and pure lives. The Lord assures us that those believers who maintain pure hearts shall one day see God Himself. This promise should inspire us to pursue loving the Lord with our whole hearts in greater earnest. Matthew 7:18 is another passage of Scrip- ture through which we gain information con- cerning the heart. After advising us against hording worldly treasures and instructing us to channel our energies toward securing trea- sures in heaven, the Lord reminds us that for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. lf we truly prize Christ as our most valued Treasure, then loving l-lim wholeheartedly should follow naturally, as this verse makes clear. Experiencing Biola from the Heart Just as loving Him with our whole hearts is a vital part of maximum Christian living, it is equally essential to enjoying an optimum ex- perience at Biola University. The Christian standards which have historically distin- guished Biola as a thoroughly biblical, doctri- nally sound institution continue to facilitate an ideal environment for exploring the trea- sures of the Scriptures. Wholehearted love for the Lord can only make scriptural truths live more vividly for the student of God's Word. The functions of the heart as outlined by Scripture are indispensible factors in the edu- cational process. Evaluating motives, chal- lenging intellects, stimulating emotional re- sponses and prompting choices characterize real, profitable learning - especially in the university setting. Weighing facts and philos- ophies against heartfelt Christian convinc- tions also serves to incorporate these func- tions of the heart in every field of study at Biola. A love for the Lord that consumes the heart can also set the tone for quality rela- tionships with friends and colleagues - rela- tionships which form such a large part of

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, g I s l . 5 .3 ' . .same f 1. 1 f , ,, - H.. r M -in f 'sa 'f 1 , .stan . ,mr fwfr. 2 .. ,, -. 1.- ' i ,, ,. , r E 3 DEDICA'l'l0 If 3 i is 3 -1,5 Miss Sylvia Gilman: Serving Biola from Her Heart for 21 Years edication, in both senses of the word, is truly a matter of the heart. Dedica- tion in the form of an active commitment to a responsibility or a relationship is perpetuated by a deep motivation that is rooted in the heart. To be sure, when an individual demon- strates this kind of consistent devotion, an- other type of dedication is in order - indeed a heartfelt expression of appreciation. It is just this sort of honor with which the 1982 Biolan staff wishes to recognize Miss Sylvia Gilman. The measure of her faith, her humble composure and her selfless labor at Biola exemplify her wholehearted dedication to the Lord Jesus Christ. Miss Gilman has served Biola from her heart for twenty-one years. Her warm per- sonality and sincere commitment to her re- sponsibilities as an associate professor of English consistently wins the admiration of her students. Miss Gilman has a special way of building up the confidence of her students, especially those in the basic English courses she teaches. Her genuine interest in each in- dividual's progress and capacity makes the instruction she provides especially personal and effective. Miss Gilman is quick to say that the leading which brought her to Biola was some of the clearest that she had ever received. The course of events which preceeded my coming to Biola is eyeball-deep in miraclesf' she says. Before I came to Biola I remember praying, LLord, please give me your will or take me home.' And after that, boy - the wheels really began to turn. Through the years, the Lord has repeatedly assured me that I am exactly where I belong, and I'm resting in that fact. The words of the old chorus To do His will is my highest prize characterize Miss Gil- man's life. And in keeping with His will, her life truly exemplifies what it means to love the Lord with the dedication of all one's heart, mind, soul and strength. Miss Gilman firmly believes that the Lord's commandments are not merely to be parrot- ed, but rather should be practiced. Her favor- ite scripture verse, John 14:21 in the Ampli- fied Version provides tremendous insight for Christian living and is especially relevant to the charge of Mark 12:30-31. Here John quotes the Lord's comments to His disciples, The person who has My commands and keeps them is the one who really loves Me, and whoever really loves Me will be loved by My Father. And I too will love him and show Myself to him - I will let Myself be clearly seen by him and make Myself real to him. And so, by virtue of this reality of Christ in you, and because you have made Him more real to us, we, the 1982 Biolan staff dedi- cate this book to you, Miss Sylvia Gilman, with unreserved gratitude for your commit- ment to Christ and to Biola University. 10 Dedication , .