I expect to have more tests in life, but my very last examination as a student is tomorrow (Wed.) morning when I am scheduled for my dissertation defense. From 8:30-10:30 am, I will be locked in a room with four professors who will ask me difficult questions about my 250-page dissertation on the reign of Jehu. I feel very vulnerable because of the amount of material I am supposed to know and the possible far-ranging scope of the questions. I would appreciate your prayers. I will post a comment below when I know my fate.
Todd, may God bless you as you defend your dissertation! I pray you will be of calm and sound spirit and body.
blessings,
bill
Todd, you were almost the first thing that came to mind when I woke up this morning. I prayed for you before I got out of bed. I’m confident that the Lord will give you peace, calmness, clarity of thought, and that He will, indeed, establish your thoughts.
Praise to our Lord!
Roberta
I passed! Thank you all for praying! The Lord indeed gave me clarity of mind and energy. The committee was very gracious.
Bill – happy 9th anniversary today!
Congratulations, didn’t have a doubt about your fate! :)
Todd,
Congratulations on a job well done! I cannot fathom the amount of work and diligence required to both complete your dissertation and then concisely defend it. I know your family must be quite proud and happy that you passed. The words of the psalmist ring true:
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him” (Psalm 28:7, NIV).
Matt
That’s an awesome accomplishment, DOCTOR Bolen! Woo hoo!
Congrats…but may I still call you Todd instead of Dr.? :)
Ilena – I hope you do. If you call me anything other than Todd, I likely won’t know you’re talking to me.
Congratulations, Todd. You’ve worked hard for this. I look forward to seeing how the Lord blesses your teaching ministry here on out.