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Alumnus
writes book on morals in college
A
TCU graduate encourages students to make effective decisions
in his new book on Christian ethics.
By
Erica
Parker
Staff Reporter
A Brite alumnus said students need to make moral decisions
that reflect God’s will in his recently published
book, “What Must I Do.”
“My book is directed to Christians and divinity students
who are searching for a process to solve their difficult
situations,” said Don Peavy Sr. “It gives people
a way to articulate what they think is right.”
“What Must I Do” is an innovative work that
argues why discerning the will of God should be the goal
for Christians, and it entices readers to explore the
Bible, said Don Peavy Jr., son of Peavy Sr.
Peavy Sr. received his bachelor’s degree at TCU in
1976 and returned to TCU in 1994 to pursue his master’s
in divinity when he felt the call to the ministry.
He said Brite played a huge influence in his ministry
and writing “What Must I Do.” He changed his
denomination from Baptist to the Disciples of Christ,
shared denomination of TCU’s founders, and came to
terms with Jesus Christ being human and divine.
“I reconciled that conflict,” Peavy Sr. said.
Friend of the family, Jeanne Renick, said she finished
most of the book within two hours. The book gave her the
confidence to reconnect to her faith, because she could
explore the Bible without feeling bombarded with judgments
on her life.
Peavy Jr., senior radio-TV-film major said, “The
most valuable principle that I learned from my father’s
book is everyone must play an active role in living their
life if they ever want to find the truth.”
When Peavy Jr. came to TCU he said many students weren’t
making decisions for themselves.
“I came to TCU because I actually wanted to be in
school, but I met many students who complained about every
step of the education process. They have committed to
a major they don’t like. They have aspirations towards
a profession they have no love for,” Peavy Jr. said.
Growing up, Peavy Jr. said his father gave him enough
room to explore life and make his own decisions.
“That used to bother me when I was younger, because
all my friends’ parents were over-involved in every
detail of their life. But I realized I can do anything
I want and have the support from my father.” Peavy
Jr. said. “My father is deeply passionate about his
faith, but doesn’t tell anyone what they should believe
in or what they should do.”
Peavy Sr. serves as pastor of McCarty Memorial Christian
Church in Los Angeles, California and is pursuing his
post-honorary doctorate in theology, ethics, and culture
at Claremont University.
Aside from the elder Peavy’s ministry, he teaches
world religion at the University of Phoenix-Southern California
campus, online courses in divinity and theology for Canyon
College, and religious studies at Victor State College.
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