Drawn to God

I have loved the ocean for as long as I can remember. There is something reassuring about watching the waves crash against the shore, the tides receding to reveal seashells and the sun sparkling across the surface of the ocean.

During difficult times, such as my brother’s death in 2017, I experience an almost indescribable craving to stand on the ocean shore. Unfortunately, we don’t live near the coast, so sometimes I’ll head to a lake which is an adequate alternative. Whether I sit on the shore or head out on a paddleboard, being near the water restores my soul and reminds me of God’s constant goodness and his love for me. Science was never my favorite subject. But you don’t have to be a science expert to be awed by the intricate design and complexity of every plant, animal, star and part of the human body. The older I get and the more I learn, the more I am stunned by the creativity of our creator. At every turn, creation shows off the majesty and complexity of the God who created our universe.

Whether sitting in a garden, hiking through the woods or getting out on the water, I encourage you to stop and marvel at the wonderous beauty our God has created and let it draw you closer to him.

Julie Gumm Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

COVER FEATURES: Complex Design

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Integration of Faith and Science

Dedicated faculty, research opportunities and well-resourced labs help students see science through a Christian worldview.

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Equipping Science Students to Study God’s World

Through high-end lab equipment, cadavers and professional programs, science majors are prepared for graduate school and the workforce.

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Profesor, Students Use Fishing to Assess Health of Sager Creek

Biology professor Tim Wakefield and his students use electrofishing to research and establish a baseline of data for the health of Sager Creek and to equip other communities to pay equal attention to their natural water systems.

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Research for Restoration

Two JBU alumni are using their doctoral studies to improve the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and Parkinson’s disease.