Last Chapters

Today is the 31st and last chapter of March/2024. We can't go back. However the chapters we're living today have an impact on how the 2024 story ends. Last Sunday our family had lunch together for Palm Sunday. The girls got together yesterday for a baby shower for Gideon and Emily.

How many of you are in the first half of your life? How many of you are in the last quarter? Remember, we're not running the time clock. The end of the game is not something we choose to think about much. Yet what we do today has an impact on our last chapters.

A good share of our week was working in the shop. It's always beneficial to find weak and worn parts before go time. It also gives us some time in case those parts need ordered.

Robin came to do some warranty work on our high speed disk. BJ and Rob are assisting. This tillage tool works well for a dry spring. A field cultivator is probably better for a wet one. No till works best when it is dry and warm. Those decisions will happen soon.

Karl was in charge of a full week of delivering seed. It's a job that sneaks up on us. It's also a job I enjoy. Thanks to all of our crew that helped organize and throw bags when needed.

The guys ran seven seed tenders through the shop this past week. That usually involves a few tires and batteries.

All three planters are hooked up and ready to go. Soil temps always take care of themselves. A touch dry at planting time is a gift in southern Iowa in some of our tighter soils. Tomorrow is April. The weather next week will determine when we start and how hard we go.

Does your church services include evangelical preaching or just edifying the ethical? We need both you know. How's your church attendance? I realize it's easy to find a number of services on-line. And I know many of you are solid in your faith.

However what we do in our life's story's chapters affect others in the early chapters of their lives. Our next generation is shaped by what the older generation does or doesn't do. And if you think your church is in a rut, find one that isn't.

Luke tells the story we celebrate today in the last chapter of his book (chapter 24). Sunday morning. Stone rolled away. An empty tomb. The earlier chapters describe what folks felt as defeat. Then confusion. And finally victory. It was all part of God's plan ever since Adam and Eve ate that apple against God's wishes. I'm guessing God's plan for today is just as intentional and just as perfect. However it takes a relationship with Him.

We've had a lot to pray about around here this month. Some thanking Him for all the good things. Some leaning on Him asking for help for the not so good things. He hears us. He loves us. And He answers us according to His purpose, and our benefit. Yesterday Melanie saw this shadow of someone praying. Thanks for taking a picture of it Jan. What's the point this morning? Build relationships. Take advantage of opportunities. And live in the freedom that God is in charge of our story. He determines our current as well as our last chapter.