Erin Blasinski
Managing Editor
On Friday, 22 Milligan students began a 40-day spiritual journey through The Purpose Driven Life, a book that forces its readers to ask the question, "What on earth am I here for?"
Webster’s Dictionary defines purpose as the reason for which something exists or is done, an intended or desired goal, or determination.
The 40 chapters focus readers on their purpose as children of God who are created to worship, fellowship, disciple, minister and teach others about Christ.
Junior Kelly Becker first introduced the idea of doing the 40-day reading and study of the book to Milligan students on Rush Day in September.
"I had heard such wonderful things about the book so I decided to not just read it on my own, but to start up a group at school," said Becker.
Freshman Jessica McDowell first planned to read the book alone, but after seeing the table at Rush Day decided to do it with a group.
"I think it will be better as a group because we get input from others," McDowell said. "It will be interesting to see how others are changing and how God is changing me in similar ways."
Ten of the students participating in the 40-day spiritual journey met for the first time Monday evening. According to Becker, the meetings will be held every Monday evening at 7:30 in the SUB.
These gatherings allow for a laid back time of discussion for students to talk about what they have read.
Junior Jonathan Bickel is one of the students participating in the 40-day journey. He heard positive things about the book and he knew it was something he wanted to look in to.
"Maybe I don’t know what my purpose is, but I hope that this study will help me see God's purpose for my life," Bickel said.
Becker hopes that the students participating will be challenged by what the book has to say, and that they can relate and apply it to their lives.
"I hope that, most of all, after the 40 days, students feel that they have an understanding for God's purpose in their lives," Becker said.