James

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;"

I just finished reading through James and providentially my Mother is beginning to study this book in her women's Bible study. So, I think it would be good to put a few thoughts down about this book.

One thing that struck me when reading the passage above is how often I don't ask and when I do it's not in faith but with the thought that "this way I will get what I want" and that is not the correct attitude to have! We should be prayerfully crying out to God in faith knowing that He knows all our needs and will provide for us. He will also tell us no when we don't need what we are asking for. That is what I have struggles with before. I ask because of course this is something that I need! Well, we need to remember that God knows best and He will be the judge of what I need.

James is a wonderful book and can be a great help to us all!

Brush Up On Your English Grammar!

Since it's that time of the year when schools are starting up again, I thought I'd mention a helpful book. It will take you back to the basics of identifying the parts of speech, sentence structure, and diagramming sentences. Now if you made a face after reading that dreaded word "diagramming" then this book is for you. Mrs. Wilson shows how easy it is to diagram, as each new part of speech is taught. She says, "Diagramming sentences is a good exercise because it forces the student to analyze every word in the sentence by examining the function of each word." I think of diagramming sentences like taking a puzzle apart and grouping the pieces, by color or shape, so you can see where the pieces go and how they fit together. Our Mother Tongue will certainly give you the tools to know our unique language better and use it correctly.

Happy Birthday again!

This time to my wonderful Mom! Yesterday was her birthday and she was actually busy most of the day so we didn't do too much of a party. You are a great blessing to all of us kids Mom. We love you!

Happy Birthday!

To my daughter: You are a blessing from the Lord! Nineteen years ago when the doctor said, "It's a girl!" I said, "It's Molly!" You will always be our lovely girl. Your dad and I overflow with thanksgiving to God for you!

Little sisters, little sisters all in brown; smile for the camera and don't fall down!

Little girls, little girls pretty as can be; grow in lovely gracefulness and bless your family!












Oma & Opa like this one too!






Aunt Molly is taking a trip to Idaho next week. I'm sure she will be taking more pictures of our favorite little ones!