In our church we have a book of the month; this month’s book is called The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart W. Scott. In one of the chapters (the one titled The Teenager) it listed a bunch of versus about what a fool is. In my mind, whenever I pictured a fool, he was sort of like a court jester. Weird I know, but it’s true. A fool isn’t someone who amuses the king and his guests, but a real person being a real fool. So what is a fool? :



A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
(Proverbs 18:2)



The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
(Proverbs 12:15)



Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
(Proverbs 19:1)



It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.
(Proverbs 20:3)



Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
(Proverbs 26:12)



Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
(Proverbs 28:26)



A fool gives full vent to his spirit [anger], but a wise man quietly holds it back.
(Proverbs 29:11 explanation added)

Happy, Happy birthday from all of us to you!

We wish it was our birthday so we could party too!

My beautiful sister, Emily is turning 17 today! This morning mom brought her to get her driver's license and tonight we party! :) I am so blessed to have her as my sister; God knows what He is doing when He puts families together! And no matter how many ups and downs we have together she is a friend I will never lose. Like the card I got her says: I'm smiling because she's my sister and laughing because there's nothing she can do about it! I love you, M&M, and the example you have been to me, as your younger sister. God has given you a pair of diligent hands and a sweet attitude for whatever you are facing. And I pray that whatever happens in the future God's grace will be sufficient for you. And come what may, you will always have a friend in me, too!

Your sister,

   Ryle