Once Upon a Campus by Karen Kingsbury

Author:Karen Kingsbury
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: RosettaBooks

Shawn followed Connor into the Vines Center. The Welcome Rally was tonight, featuring an appearance by the school’s worship band and a message from chancellor Jerry Falwell. The center was also where the Flames basketball team played.

Whatever Shawn had expected, he wasn’t prepared for what he saw when he and his brother walked into the arena. The place was huge, filled with students all here because they were excited about Liberty. No question, the enthusiasm in the building was contagious.

Connor led the way down the stairs and the brothers took their seats. Until now, every university Shawn had visited felt about the same. But here, waiting for the evening to begin, once more Shawn had that feeling. The thrill of excitement and anticipation. Like something big was about to happen, something Shawn couldn’t put his finger on.

But it wasn’t until the worship began that Shawn felt a supernatural peace and joy wash over him. He’d never been in a room with this many high school kids singing for Jesus. A power filled the Vines Center, a rush of God’s presence that sent chills down Shawn’s arms and filled him with hope.

If this many young people cared about God, then the future couldn’t be all bad. No matter what the headlines said.

Next to him, Connor was singing, his hands raised, eyes closed. Connor had always been close to God, always able to draw near to Him through times of worship. Suddenly the goodness of God came over Shawn like never before, and he could do nothing but respond the same way. He lifted his hands toward heaven, toward God and with all his heart he sang along.

“Holy Spirit You are welcome here … come flood this place and fill the atmosphere …”

The song was nearly finished when Shawn felt someone step into the row and take a seat. He didn’t look that way until the singing was finished. Then, as everyone sat down, he glanced over and what he saw took his breath.

Sitting with just one seat between them was the most beautiful girl he’d ever seen. She noticed him at the same time and smiled. It wasn’t just her long shiny dark hair and her pretty face. There was a beauty in her eyes he simply hadn’t seen before.

Shawn turned his attention back to the stage. But throughout the assembly he caught himself looking her way and thinking about her. When the event finished, Connor had to get to a study group for a few hours.

Once Connor was gone, Shawn walked out of the building alongside the girl and her friends. It took all his courage to get up the nerve to talk to her. He positioned himself so he was walking beside her and then he caught her eye again. “Hi.” He smiled at her.

“Hi.” She grinned. “Wasn’t worship amazing?”

He understood her eyes. Like they’d known each other all their lives. “I’ve never been a part of something like that.” They walked toward the exit and Shawn checked a few times to make sure his feet were on the ground.

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