You'd Be Surprised What People Remember

This morning, I attended the January Bible Study (JBS) Preview at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. This year the JBS is based on the book of Exodus. Ivan Parke led the preview. He is a professor at Mississippi College. Ivan was a student at New Orleans Seminary at the same time I was completing my Masters Degree.

I plan to begin preaching through portions of Exodus at the beginning of next year. Dr. Parke gave several sermon ideas. These ideas really excited me. I'm looking forward to preaching the truths in this important book.

As I stated earlier, Ivan Parke was a student at New Orleans Seminary when I was there working on my M.Div. (88-90). It has been 18 years since I have seen him. When I approached him today, he said, "I remember you. On the day I proposed to my wife, I saw you in the library and I told you what I was going to do. You told me you would pray for me and I have never forgotten that." They've been married 18 years.

As I prepared to go to the workshop, I wondered if he would remember me. Well, you never know the impact you have on others.