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title: "Scholar Liz Lewis’ Unexpected Detour"
date: 2021-08-26
author: "Laurie Stroud"
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# Scholar Liz Lewis’ Unexpected Detour

[![Liz Lewis with Laurie](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Liz-Lewis-with-Laurie-300x200.jpeg "Liz Lewis with Laurie")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Liz-Lewis-with-Laurie.jpeg)Liz Lewis, *Birmingham Christian Family’s* (BCF) 2021 $1,000 College Scholarship recipient, planned to attend Judson College this fall where she also had a softball scholarship. However, while healing from a wrist/elbow injury this summer, she received the news that Judson College was closing. “I was devastated when I learned that my plans had been turned upside down. However, I had forgotten that my plans may not be His plans and Jeremiah 29:11 was continually put on my heart.” Lewis shares that after looking into several colleges, she did not feel at peace with any of them until a friend mentioned that Jacksonville State University (JSU) was offering scholarship opportunities for Judson students. “I decided to fill out the application and go for a visit. I loved the campus’ atmosphere and a few weeks later after much prayer, I made the exciting decision to become a Gamecock. I would have never considered attending JSU unless God had closed the door to Judson, but His plan is always better.” Lewis is excited about pursuing a degree in accounting! BCF wishes all the best to Liz Lewis in her future endeavors.

**BCF will begin accepting applications for 2022 scholarships in early January 2022. Click [here](http://www.birminghamchristian.com/scholarship) for more details!**