The following is a reprint of his thoughts on his birthday:
Thank you for your kind greetings — and yes, by the time you read this I will be celebrating my 90th birthday. (It is Nov. 7.)
I suppose my first thought about living so long is one of surprise! I never thought I’d live this long; when I was growing up, I can’t recall that any members of our family lived to this age. I thank God for giving me such a long and full life — and above all, my feeling is one of deep gratitude to him for all his blessings. Often in recent days I have recalled the Bible’s words in Lamentations 3:22-23: “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Most of all, as I look back over the years, I am thankful for Christ. When I was a teenager, some friends took me to hear a visiting evangelist, and one night I gave my life to Jesus Christ. He made all the difference in my life, and he will do the same for anyone who puts trust in him.
I look forward to heaven. But in the meantime, my goal is to be faithful to Christ until he calls me home. May this be your goal as well.
© 2008 Tribune Media Services 11/7
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