The First 40

April 20, 2011

So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.
– Psalm 90:12

Done. As of yesterday, Yancey Arrington and the 30’s are no more. I’ve officially joined the ‘Over the Hill’ club by turning 40 years old. My wonderful wife surprised me the day before with a party attended by great friends (see above pic). I know some hit their 40th birthday with depression or despair. Mine, gratefully, has seen neither of those feelings. I am grateful to God for all that he has given me and look forward to my fourth decade on this earth. (Even though I could do the 20’s over again ;))

Dr. Yancey C. Arrington is an eighth generation Texan, Acts 29 Network and Houston Church Planting Network fan, and Teaching Pastor at Clear Creek Community Church in the Bay Area of Houston. He is also author of Preaching That Moves People and TAP: Defeating the Sins That Defeat You, and periodically writes for Acts 29 and The Gospel Coalition.