9 Years Ago Today!

Well I didn't expect to begin a series of posts marking anniversaries of events over the last three days such as: my conversion (9/9/1990), being installed into the pastorate (9/10/2008), and now the day that our country was attacked by Muslims (9/11/2001).

Our oldest son Seth was only 3 weeks old and we were visiting some friends about 2 hours away from our home in Dallas when we first heard the news of that unforgettable moment in New York. We were actually visiting them in anticipation that God was leading us to move there and serve in my friend's church as their associate pastor. It very quickly became a bitter/sweet moment.

I really like how Kevin DeYoung exhorts us today at his blog...

"Today is September 11. Let it be a day where Americans give thanks for liberty and pray for their country.

Let it also be a day where we remember that while God has not promised America will last forever, he has promised his people an everlasting kingdom. Our God is a mighty fortress for all who trust in him."

AMEN!