Reflections by Larry Hopp

As I enter my second retirement, I can only express my deep appreciation to God for the opportunity to touch the lives of the amazing students here at Creighton.  After 40 years as a civil engineer in the construction industry, I felt that I had completed my life’s work.   God, however had a different plan – a MUCH BETTER plan.  He opened a door to Creighton University and its Energy Technology Program which I would never have imagined.  An opportunity to teach and lead a program that has proven to be some of the most rewarding and satisfying work of my life. 

That process has only further refined my total trust & faith in following God and seeking Jesus with all my heart.  His plans are always so much better than anything I could have ever imagined.

But of course work could never be the top priority of my life.  Over the years, I have been engaged with a truly amazing church with an un-apologetic commitment to Jesus that has changed my life and future forever.  My wife Linda and I have four children, 4 grandchildren and 5 foster “grandchildren” that have all been such a daily blessing in so many ways.
I am looking forward to see what God has in mind for this next stage of my life. 

It is not surprising that God provides these reflection opportunities with the precise readings that I need to hear at that specific time.  Spending time in prayer as I write & rewrite each Daily Reflection opportunity is truly a blessing.  My prayer is that God can use these thoughts to bless you as well.