Page 68 CLASS OF 2024 LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.COM MAY / JUNE 2024 the Text Win, which he co-authored with Dr. J.K. Jones. In concluding his remarks, Dr. McCormick reminded everyone that in Jesus’ earthly ministry, he did not create a Rabbinical school. Jesus did not even write anything down unless it was in the dirt, which has long since blown away. Even so, Dr. McCormick said institutions are terribly important. He and others worked very hard the past seven months to steward LCU’s institutional legacy by working to pass along the seminary to Ozark, passing on portions of the library to Abilene University and Taviriski Christian Institute and managing to keep a small part of LCU continuing as Lincoln Christian Institute. However, Dr. McCormick said none of those things can ever compare to the legacy that lives in you [the graduates and alumni]. In part, Dr. McCormick is here today because a family in turmoil found hope and calm in a church led by an LCU graduate. That story or one like it can be found all over the globe today and will remain true long after the institution is gone. What Dr. McCormick wanted everyone to remember is that adversity is not an accident, not necessarily the result of poor planning or bad luck or mistakes. Adversity is a guaranteed part of life, a guaranteed part of a professional career and a guaranteed part of ministry. As the Apostle Paul once said, adversity and suffering make us look like Jesus and is part of the reason we have authority to speak about who Jesus is. When it feels like adversity has cost you more than you can bear to pay, Dr. McCormick said to remember making disciples starts with us. That is all the legacy we will ever need. Following Dr. Scott’s address, joyful students filed across the stage receiving their diplomas and warm congratulations for the leadership of Lincoln Christian University. Once the graduation ceremony ended, graduates celebrated with family and friends as many gathered both inside and outside the
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