Back on February 22nd, Campus Crusade for Christ interviewed college students on Virginia Tech University's campus in a project to compile these students talking about their faith in Christ. One of the girls interviewed was 20-year-old Lauren McCain. Two things struck me about Lauren's video footage. First of all, it was clear to me that she had spent a lot of time in the scriptures, because almost all of her answers were accompanied by truth from the Bible. And second, I sensed a genuine joy as Lauren discussed her faith and her beliefs. It seemed obvious to me that her relationship with Christ was not just an act, but was the core of who she was. These two things encouraged me as well.
Fifty-three days after the video was taken, Lauren McCain died in the now infamous Virginia Tech massacre on April 16th. In her interview she talked about the joy of seeing God when this life was over, and now she is enjoying that great reward.
If you'd like to see the video, it is included in an article in the Hampton Roads, Virginia Daily Press. I hope it will encourage you, as well, in your own spiritual journey to a relationship with Jesus.
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