Ozark Mind Games 2001 Report: Friday

By this last day, one of the joys of the conference was the happy, familiar conversations that floated up from any group of students. The awkwardness of the getting-to-know-you part was over and there was an easy camaradarie of newfound friends who really enjoyed the company of other Christian thinking students.

Each of the five Probe instructors led an optional morning devotional and prayer time before breakfast. We were delighted that 20-30 students showed up each day, showing marvelous self-discipline and responsibility. We appreciated how well and consistently the students showed maturity in their choices and behavior. What a joy for us, and we know that they enjoyed being treated with respect and dignity as young adults.

Rick Wade taught the first morning session, "Is Jesus the Only Savior?" (Short answer: yes.) He then led the second session with the alumni on "Atheism," using as his text an e-mail dialogue he had with an atheist.

Kris Samons taught the new students "World Religions."

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Ozark staff members led us in 15-20 minutes of worship before each set of morning and evening sessions. It was never enough; the students would have loved twice that much.

Students singing in praise and worship

It didn't take long for the students to make the second and third evening film sessions (The Apostle and Life is Beautiful) more comfortable by bringing pillows. Here you can see the pillows awaiting their owners' return while most people were out in the lobby enjoying a snack.