We have a problem with spittlebugs. They continue to spit or make this stuff and put it on our plants. I am tired of wiping this (spit) off my hands when checking plants and pulling weeds. If anyone knows of a solution, I'd appreciate the help. Ta ta for now.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
The Pitbull and Porcupine
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Scheduling?
After I had done my chores, I found myself staring at lots of schoolwork (which I need to finish after this post). However, I did pull through and I am actually almost finished with it all. Although it was a challenge, I am looking forward to Friday (I like challenges I guess) and will post then. That post will be better than this one. But I guess that's just me.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
The Goldmans at Market...
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Cool Brothers!
New Pieces for the Piano...
Friday, May 23, 2008
T.U.L.I.P. - 5 Points of Calvanism
T - Total Depravity
Total depravity refers to the affect of sin and how it reaches our entire body. Sin affects every part of our being-body, soul, mind, will, etc… We are all born in sin, not one part of us is sinless.
U - Unconditional Election
This doctrine means that our election is sovereignly chosen by God. In other words, he did not choose us because we were smart or beautiful or because of all the good, witty, and wonderful works we did but because of His good pleasure. "We chose Him because He first chose us."
L - Limited Atonement
Limited Atonement means that Christ died only for His elect. Christ's atonement was limited in the sense that Christ suffered and died for his people - His elect.
I - Irresistible Grace
Irresistible grace is referring to the inward call of God.The inward call is powerful and effective. It is irresistible in a sense that it achieves it purpose.
P - Perseverance of the Saints
Perseverance of the Saints means that it is possible to be sure of your salvation and that once you are saved you cannot backslide. When destined for the kingdom you will never go to hell. A saying is, "If you've lost it, you never had it. If you have it, you'll never lose it."
Thursday, May 22, 2008
I'm back into chess
But recently I have been playing games of chess and I can see that my old vigilance is failing.
It has been a struggle over my cousins & siblings just to win a game (if any at all) and so I'm getting my old chess books back out once again.
There is nothing wrong with losing it's just that... I want to improve so that I'll be more of a challenge to others.
Study hard (if you like chess that is) because that's what I'll be doing these next couple weeks.
This isn't to say that I am dropping other stuff.
I will still be doing school and lots of work too.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Is There a God?
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." (Rom. 1:18-20)
Let's pause right here. This is clearly saying that men see God's creation and know there is a God. So men know there is a God when they say that there is not one? Yes! They suppress the Truth. This text also says "they are without excuse" which means that they cannot say God doesn't exist or doesn't show himself to them because His creation is all around them! They know but do not acknowledge Him. We see this in the next verse.
"For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened." (Rom. 1:21) It says "they became futile in their thinking." "This world evolved" some will say. How could it have! "The heavens declare the glory of God..." (Ps. 19:1) How can an entire universe with stars, planets, oceans, animals, plants and trees, men and women, and so much more evolve from simply nothing? Well, I'll tell you how. It can't. This world is so intricately designed and so fabulously knit together that it most certainly could NOT have evolved. It doesn't make sense that we, and everything else here, just randomly and suddenly evolved. "Claiming to be wise, they became fools..." (Rom. 1:22)
Unbelievers know their is a God but suppress that truth in all unrighteousness and become fools by this. You simply cannot make sense of anything in this world without an all-sovereign, covenant-keeping, and triune God.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
It is very hot.
Friday, May 16, 2008
I am doing shool.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Comments on...
Hey everyone! I just put comments back on my blog and thought I would share that with you all. Oh, and I also wanted to say that this post was done with my new typing skills (I never really learned how to type before). In fact, so many other things have happened since my last post that I feel ashamed to be posting. But hey! I gotta start sometime! I'll talk real soon okay? Bye.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Vote on the Poll!!!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Slow times have come now that speech club is gone...
And I wonder, "What Shall I do?" at each day's new dawn.
Should I play in the fields with the dogs and such,
Or should I study hard to learn things like...Dutch?
What shall I do without speech club?
Oh, speech club, I miss you terribly so!
Sometimes I wonder while I sit alone in my room,
Is speech club all over and done with so soon?
How could it be that someone like me,
Would like to give speeches with this much glee?
What shall I do without speech club?
Oh, speech club, I miss you terribly so!
Now that this club's year is over,
I find I am picking this Spring's new clover.
'Tis true when I say, "I am now so sad,"
But speech club shall come again and then I'll be glad!
What shall I do without speech club?
Oh, speech club, I miss you terribly so!
I hope you know this is sad but don't take it too seriously. I can live without it. (For a while anyway)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Happy Birthday Dylan!
I just wanted to say that I think you are a really great friend who loves God and everyone else even though we are all not as patient and pleasant to be around sometimes. I have always enjoyed being around you and your brothers and sister. God has placed you in my life and I thank Him that He did because I have learned so much from you. I have learned how to be the oldest by showing patience and kindness to my younger siblings even when I don't feel like it at the moment. You are also a lot of fun to be around! I remember when your mom made that little skit up for you and me with our unicycles. It was a memory I'll never forget. When I'm around you I feel honored. Happy 17th Birthday! God Bless.
I got a haircut.
Barber: "So how do you want your hair?"
Me: "Uh, well, I just want you to cut some off around the edges but not as much on top."
Barber: "Right. How do you want your bangs?"
Me: "Oh I don't want them too short either."
Barber: "Okay so you want everything short but not too short. Right?"
Me: "Yeah. I guess so."
Barber: "Alright."
Me: "You know just do whatever you want. I don't care! It will grow back pretty quick anyway. You do what you think is best."
Saturday, May 3, 2008
William is 5!!!
Kaila is 17 and time flies (passes) on...
Today I did some shootin'!
Here is what we were targeting. Targets! Ha! That was a funny one.