Need a good book to read? :)

 The best book I've read in a long time! 

http://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-bible-tells-ebook/dp/B00AK0M8T6/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

 Coming from a girl who loves to read, 

that says a lot!

If your tired of "Christian" books that all seem to regurgitate the same concepts of how to achieve holiness and righteousness then Simplicity is the book for you! 

Caleb Thompson sheds light on how having a personal relationship with Christ can be the answer

 to what's missing in your Christian life. 

The Bible is not a list of rules and regulations for Christians. 

We don't need an appearance of righteousness, 

we need an intimate relationship with Christ.
As I read Simplicity, hope dawns in my soul! 

I'm not bound by men's philosophies, 

I am freed by the word of God! 

Never more to be chained by the ideas of mortal man...

I choose to live in Christ! 

The more I read this book, the more I want to pick up my Bible and devour this love letter from my Saviour!

Go HERE to order your own copy of Simplicity! It's only $.99 right now.

prayer request

A week after Silas' passing we had a new couple join our church.

Jenny was with child, though they knew the baby
could not survive outside the womb.
Last Thursday the baby was born, and passed during delivery.
After church yesterday we had a small graveside service,
and her small body now rests beside Silas'.

How strange it is to see those pink flowers,
and that tiny mound of sand.
My heart aches with and for the Piche family.
Please keep them in your prayers.
Somehow I don't feel far enough down the road in this
to be much help, or a blessing.
Once again, my Lord knows things I do not.

The Piche family has three small children
who do not understand what is going on.
I know my little ones do not quite get it.
Buddy kept giving his "Buggy" toys at the viewing,
and asking if Silas was going to color a picture.
I'm not sure how much a few of the others understand.
They can give you all the right answers, and they've seen animals die,
but head knowledge doesn't give understanding.

Just as a head knowledge of the Bible doesn't make someone saved.
It takes the word of God sinking down into someone's heart.
Then it requires action from the person, a confession of sin,
a sorrow over sin, and a repentance of sin.

Back to the children, please pray for their tender hearts,
and wisdom for their parents to answer their questions.
We have tried to be very truthful with our children,
I don't ever want them to be able to say I've lied to them.

The Piche Family
one tiny girl
a large empty spot in their hearts
prayers needed
grace to heal

Psalm 34:3

O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3

Truly the Lord is good! We got a call from the doctor tonight about 5:30pm, after anxiously waiting all day. The tumors in Silas' arm and leg are GONE!
The doctor called the radiologist to confirm this before he called and told us, and he wouldn't let the nurse tell me the news. He said he wanted to be the one to tell me.
Praise The Lord! He also said the tumors in his head were at least back down to the size they were back in May, when we discovered them. And the tumor in his abdomen looks smaller too!


Here's Silas wrestling with his "Uncle Tim" as he calls his deer! People ask me frequently how's he feeling? How's he acting? I have to say, like a normal two year old. The other day I caught him jumping off the school desk, diving into a pile of blankets! He's all boy and has no idea there's anything wrong with him!

To everyone who is praying, I say Thank you again.
Your prayers mean much to us!
God Is Still On The Throne!!!

Five Weeks Along

To the left is Boaz after the third cycle of chemo.
To the right is Boaz after five weeks of natural therapy.

The difference was startling to even me.
Thank you to everyone who has prayed, and sent notes of encouragement or monetary gifts to help care for Silas.
All the glory and honor goes to the Lord, our Master Physician!

Brothers visit Silas

This is definitely a different boy than yesterday! We pray, and pray, then God answers and we are amazed. That's how I am. I knew it would be good for everyone to visit, but I did not expect giggling, sitting up, getting out of the bed onto the floor and such. He has had a GOOD visit.
The doctors are saying that if we can get him to hold liquids and some food down, he can go home. Then they are saying that while we are home we can transfer to Pensacola, Fl. PRAISE GOD!!!!!
Please pray for these things. We truly covet your prayers.
I know we've a ways to go, please continue to lift us up in prayer.