Answers: Part 3

What are your beliefs on girl's dress? (Modesty, dresses vs. pants, jeans.... etc.) While I respect those who feel strongly that they should only wear dresses or skirts, it is not my personal conviction. However, I believe we should strive to honor God in every area of our lives, and the way we dress should be an extension of that desire.

What is your stance on girls that go to college? I think that every girl should individually seek God's specific will for every aspect of her life, realizing that true fulfillment and peace is only found when we are living in submission to His plan for our lives. While it was not God's will for me to attend college, and I have no regrets in regard to that decision, I believe God's plans for us are certainly not identical and it is of utmost importance that we strive to serve and glorify Him wherever He has us-- whether that may be in college or with our families at home.

What are your views on evangelism and outreach? I desire that my life would be a living testimony, so that others will see something different about me through the way I react to challenges and interact with my family. Because of our farm, my family and I interact with many, many people of very diverse backgrounds on a regular basis. Our business is a massive mission field, and we strive to live in a way that represents Christ and the change He makes in our lives.

I believe our family, as a unit, is the greatest evangelistic tool we have. So many of our customers have never even seen a fully functioning family -- parents happily married, everyone getting along (for the most part!), enjoying working together, etc. Our customers see that there is something different about us and show interest in getting to know about what makes us different. Of course, what makes us different from the world around us is entirely the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Do you think you make the most of your opportunities? How could you use them better? I think often we get caught up in the busyness of our lives and are not as intentional as we could be. I wish I personally were more bold in sharing my faith and interjecting references to God's provision and faithfulness as I converse with non-believers.

How does your family use their business to reach other businesses, clients etc. with the Gospel? We strive to practice hospitality with customers, sometimes including them in family events, and sharing our lives with them through our blogs and website. In emails sent out to our contact lists, we give glory to God for His provision and blessings. God has definitely given us a huge responsibility, and even as I write this I am challenged to more diligently reach out to those with whom I interact.