I love my wife so much, and feel so honored to be able to be on this journey of life with her. It is so amazing to be able to do things like teach a journey class bible study with her in our church! She inspires me with her steadfast dedication to me and the kids – even during difficult days (and nights!), and most importantly – to the vision and grace of Christ. She will never get the appreciation she deserves this side of heaven for how well she loves our family (with such sacrifice!), and the light that she brings to those whose life intersects hers – even if for just a moment.
I posted this video not because I am comparing her to Ruth Graham, but because I don’t want to wait to tell my wife how much she means to me – and how much light and life she brings to me daily!
Well, I closed the pool this past weekend, which is always the official end of Summer for the Bryant household (at least until we can afford a pool heater!). So, I thought I would catch you up on some of the highlights of the last few weeks – there are quite a few pix – enjoy!
My highlights:
1. Silverhawks Baseball game with Elli and Kya. . . and the ice cream of the future (dippin dots) – for the past 20 years!!!
2. Dress up time – caped crusaders and the hat club
3. Open house for Elliana’s and Kya’s new school – they were pretty pumped to get a locker!!
4. Actual first days of school for both (Kya’s picture is at the end).
5. Typical reading time in Kya’s bed – it is getting a bit crowded!
6. The smiling Dane show!
7. Boy group pictures, and then a little love from big sis!
8. Squeeze from Nana, and then had to get Dane in ND gear for the first game of the season!!
Jesus did not die so that we could be tame! I understand that there is a balance here between safety and risk. . . especially as a parent – because it is sooooo not about ME anymore, but I really do think we can all risk more. On my life performace, I want a high score – not to compare to other people, but so that the judge can see his divine choreography performed the way that he intended it to be in my life.
This is not just for me. . . . this what I want to bring to my wife, and my children. Just like in the workplace, who can the boss can use most? Capable people that are willing to give up the most. I pray for the courage to risk in life – not stupid things – but those things that have eternal potential – love, forgiveness, time, etc… and I want my wife and kids to be able to look to me to help inspire their own God-ordained risks.
I wanted to share some insights I have gained this week:
10. There is nothing like mid 70s and Sunny to create smiles on a college campus!. . . except for maybe free pizza 
9. With regards to why I study Cognitive Psychology (how the brain processing information) – Romans 12:2 is my new favorite reason!
8. Death sucks!- no other way to say it. There is so much pain in dealing with someone close to you passing – Praise God that He has victory over Death!
7. There is a lot of tension between Science and the Church – why? one reason is because the foundation for theories/beliefs in Science is evidence whereas the foundation of Christianity is Faith, which by definition is belief despite there not being quantifiable evidence
6. One of the hardest things about being Christian is living in the balance between preparation/prediction/planning and SIMLULATANEOUSLY being completely open to the unpredictability of the Holy Spirit, which could instantly erase all your plans
5. When the Holy Spirit shows up amidst a Chapel service about cultural reconciliation, Hope and Healing seem so close – Please . . . let them come!
4. The majority culture says “you [minority culture] are ok – I accept/welcome you” but the Minority Culture doesn’t “feel” it. . . . . . why?? It is neccessary for the Minority culture to learn all the details about the majority culture in order to survive and thrive. . . . however, when the Majority culture does not pursue the details of minority culture in the same way. . . in essence it is saying “your details are not necessary” – back to square 1 – the majority retains higher ground simply due to its ability to “choose” what it pursues. . . . and that freedom/lack of pursuit of the majority translates into arrogance and ignorance for a minority viewer – a hypocrisy of sorts. . . true acceptance does not come from a stated belief but can only come through authentic pursuit. . . . ever heard of a guy named JESUS? ****welcoming words without true pursuit of a culture is meaningless
3. What if science brings God joy like the joy that I get watching my daughter figure out a puzzle together all by herself?
2. I have such a heart for wanting Marriages to be healed, and specifically, through the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2) – there is great value in studying your spouse.
1. Honestly (and praise God this is true!), the BEST part of my day is when I get to see my beautiful wife and continue the day’s “adventure” (and sometimes it really is ). . . together