I trust this first day of the new year has been a good one for you. Kelly and I spent the day relaxing and preparing to return to a full schedule. It is my earnest prayer that you will see the goodness of God’s providence and trust His grace day by day in 2007.

The year is already shaping up to be a full one in ministry. This year I hope to read through Scripture again (this time through the NET Bible), preach through Romans 4-8 (that is my goal in my Sun PM Preaching this year), memorize significant portions of Scripture, read more than I have in the past, invest myself significantly in our internship ministry and complete my Doctor of Ministry project.

Personally, Kelly and I are looking forward to becoming foster parents this year. We have a final walk-through of our home next week. We believe we will be certified and approved to become foster parents soon after the walk-through and then at any time we could be called to receive an infant into our home. We will trust and pray that we can be patient and steadfast through what can and no doubt will be a very emotional time. We are very excited about the possibilities.

2006 was a good and full year. We are looking forward to the life ahead in this new year.