Just Do It

"You can act your way into feeling long before you can feel your way into acting."

―John Maxwell

   HT: Feast of Booths

A Young Man To Be Proud Of

Hard to believe, but this guy turned twelve a couple weeks ago!

He wanted to make his own carrot cake for the celebration, and (with sibling assistance) did an excellent job.

Can't resist posting this one of Lewis involuntarily "helping" blow out the candles.

Gifts included plenty of birthday money and books (a personalized ESV study Bible from Mom and Dad topping the list in significance).  We celebrated with Grammy and Grandad at lunch, and friends came over that evening for a wienie roast and Neverland viewing to cap off the day.  

Happy birthday to a fun and godly young man!  We look forward to seeing what God has in store for you.

Past, Present, and Future

“Trust the past to God’s mercy, the present to God’s love, and the future to God’s providence.” ―Augustine of Hippo

HT: Feast of Booths

The Evangeline Musician and Reader

just because I like this one

Our local five year old has actually made more strides in reading than piano in the last few months!  I love the  independent reading milestone.

Miscellaneous Wisdom from American Presidents

Just in time for the 2012 presidential election, we recently finished a simple study of the American presidents.  Here are a few tidbits of wisdom some of these men have shared with us all:

"History, in general, only informs us what bad government is."--Thomas Jefferson

"The Bible is the rock on which our Republic rests."--Andrew Jackson

"The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home."--James Madison

Cael in Action

King Cael on his sister supplied throne

Cael is all about puzzles these days

How could you even think that I would drink your Dandy Blend?!

Amy and Alfred on Fear

Have I a fear that Thou dost know?
Fear of weakness, fear of failing
(Though Thy power is all-prevailing)
Or a haunting fear of bringing
Care to others?

"Share it not with a weakling;
Whisper it to thy saddle-bow,
And ride forth singing."

Many fears can murmur low:
Fear of ills the future holdeth
(Though, indeed, Thy grace upholdeth),
Dulling fear and fear sharp stinging,
Fear that tortures.

"Share it not with a weakling,
Whisper it to thy saddle-bow,
And ride forth singing."

--Amy Carmichael (refrain inspired by King Alfred the Great)