Wheat Harvest

Grant and I have been in Moundridge, KS the past five days to help his dad with wheat harvest. It was a learning experience for me since I didn't grow up on a farm. We had a really good time despite the 12-15 hour days in the field and blistering 90 degree weather. Thankfully the combine was air conditioned which is where we spent most of the time. Of course being a girl got me out of some of the work. I took full advantage of that at times and hung out with my mother-in-law instead. Now that wheat harvest is over, I can proudly say that I have driven a combine and a diesel truck, learned a lot about wheat and other crops, and have grown a sincere appreciation for agriculture and small scale farming. Although I enjoyed the time there, I am most definitely a city girl at heart and couldn't wait to see downtown KC on our way home!

Daniel: Integrity and Prophecy

A couple of girlfriends and I just completed a 12 week study on the incredible book of Daniel. We went through a Beth Moore dvd series and workbook which I found to be quite challenging , but so worthwhile. Here is a brief synopsis of the valuable truths I have taken from the book of Daniel.

1. God's sovereignty. To miss God's sovereignty in the book of Daniel is to miss the point entirely!

2. To be resolved like Daniel and full of integrity in such an enticing, Babylonian-like world. The Babylon mentality and motto "I am and there is no one besides me" (Isaiah 47:8) is still the heart cry of our excessive, self-seeking culture today. As Christians, we must never grow accustomed to the decaying morals and standards around us.

3. We can be deliverd from the fiery trials in life. The dividend? Our faith is refined. We must seek Him for help in times of trouble for His arm is not too short to save.

4. God has and will continue to fulfill every prophecy in the book of Daniel. The finale of all the foretold events will be the Ancient of Days judging in favor of all believers. Daniel 7:18 "The saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever."

Isn't God amazing?!

One Year

I can't believe our one year anniversary has come and gone. I am thankful for the year I've been married to Grant and for the ways our relationship has developed in a such a short time together. Looking forward to many more years! Our celebration was simple, yet memorable. It included several bike rides, a lovely pink rose, ice cream at Crown Center, a visit to Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and dinner on the plaza.