Today is special for me not just because it is my 68th birthday, but because I was installed in my present church on my 34th birthday 34 years ago—and because I wish to testify that God has been superlatively good to me all these years, trials notwithstanding—yes, because of trials given as needed. He does all things well, despite my sin and unworthiness.
I have so much to be grateful for. I love my God, my Queen, my family, my work at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and for Reformation Heritage Books, and my work as an author (I often feel closest to God when I write for His glory).
But today, I especially think of Christ’s bride, His church; I can scarcely believe that I have been serving our dear church family for half of my life. I love the Heritage Reformed Congregation of 540 Crescent, Grand Rapids with all my heart—my colleagues in the ministry there, the elders and deacons, the members, the children and young people. It is truly a privilege to serve them. Today, I set up an Ebenezer stone with tears of joy: “Hitherto hath the Lord helped us!”
Soli Deo gloria!
