The Hiding Place

I love reading this book! This was the secomd time for me, and I think I gleaned some things from it the second time that I didn't before.

 I realize that forgiveness and love are themes of the wonderful story of Corrie Ten Boom, but FAITH really jumped out of the pages at me as I read this time. Her entire family had such unshakable faith. What tremendous examples they are to modern day Christians! And what wonderful miracles they became benefactors of (Nollie's daughter telling the truth to the soldiers about their hiding place and nobody being found; Corrie being able to carry the bible with her into the camps; The vitamin drops not running out and so many others that I haven't listed...)! All because of faith!

I think that the Ten Booms must be very happy in heaven together. They've done such commendable things for others in their life times. These are the kind of people that I hope to meet in heaven some day! 

August's Book

Sorry I was a slacker and forgot to choose a book for August. (Thanks Bekah for reminding me.) I also missed the memo on reading the Ensign for July. (I will blame that on the fact that July was a very busy month and that I got married. That's good cause for justification right?)

I have not had a book to read for about a month now and feel totally lost. What do I do during my lunch break at work? I just haven't known what to read, and am still on the waiting list at the library for the book I want.

Anyways, I have chosen for August to read The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. I have heard good things about it and have wanted to read it for quite some time now. I hope we all enjoy it!

Did anyone ever read the Uglies? If not, I guess I won't post on it because I don't want to be writing to myself.

July Ensign

Great idea for July reading Hannah...especially since July is such a busy month for everyone! I just want you all to know though, that if you would like more time to read...have a baby! I get to sit and read every time she's hungry, and babies are hungry a lot! Although, I'm sure that will eventually change and I'll be chasing her around instead of holding her and reading.

Anyway, the July Ensign...I think I read practically the entire thing in one day. My favorite article in it though, was the first presidency message by President Monson entitled, 'Love at Home'. I felt like it was taylored just for my needs since Wes and I have just added to our family. There is some wonderful counsel in this article, but my favorite part was this: "What is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume; we should let them know."

It is true; the most important people in our lives are those in our families and those closest to us. We need to let them know how much we love them. I think we need to show them and tell them. We can't just do one or the other. It needs to be both. So, I challenge each of us to think of someone close to us that we haven't been serving or that has been a little harder to love lately and show them or tell them how much we care. Good Luck, and I hope you all are having a fun summer!