I'm reflecting on the previous year, and the previous decade. 2009 was a good year, capping off an eventful decade. So much happened in the world over the past 10 years- "9-11", the war in terror, Hurricane Katrina, tsunamis, our first African/American president, economic boom followed by economic scandals & collapse, amazing technological advances, etc. The 2000's were an eventful time, to be sure.

In my own life, I joined the staff at Hebron Baptist, and been there ever since. I had two firsts, at the same time- had my first major traffic accident and broke major bones, in my motorcycle accident. Lisa & I celebrated our 20th anniversary, we both entered our 40s, our girls came of age and started driving, finishing school, beginning college. We both had parents entering their 70s, and celebrated major milestones in their own marriages.

What will this coming year hold? The coming decade? I can't say with any certainty. Who knows what will happen in the world, what will happen in America, what will happen in my life? A few things are certain- Lisa & I will both enter our 50s, our parents will enter their 80s, our girls will enter careers and likely get married and start families. I may even become a grandfather! Now that's a weird thought...

Each decade seems to have its own identity, its own collection of images that define it for those who lived in it. However the next year and the next decade will be defined, in the world and in my life, I know only this- I want my life to be defined by a growing, deepening walk with God, with my wife, with all those I love. I want to still be useful in service to Him, and I want my life to point others to Him.

My God carried me and my family over the past year and decade. I entrust myself, and all I hold dear, to God in the coming year, the coming decade. He is truly the only sure thing.