A NOTE TO MY FAMILY

Almost New Years!!

For us, tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Wow, how the time passes. It was so good to get to talk with all of you on Christmas. It just reminded me again how much I miss you guys. As we're about to usher in this new year, I pray that God will give us a renewed sense of oneness in heart and purpose. I'm excited for what this next year may bring. But are we ever truly prepared for what could come our way? Although we make plans, we have no idea what unexpected things will crop up. Tragedy could strike in an instant and leave the landscape of our lives changed forever. I don't mean to say these things in a negative manner, only to stress our need to fully cast ourselves on the daily grace and love of God. May we go into this new year expecting great things of (and attempting great things for) God, as well as trusting in His Sovereignty. May the depth and breadth of our love for one another expand in new and courageous ways. And may the Lord's glory be magnified through this family in the year 2006.

With Much Love,

Ben