The Funks managed to pick a time which suited them and us and they came for an overnighter. Piper and Jasper were allowed to stay up a little later. Aterward, we adults chatted till late. Barb also had time holding Jethro. It was a great night all round.
In the morning, God had to 'go to the office', otherwise it was a very easy start. Bec had chances to chill out. Peter took Piper and Jasper to Safeway to get a few things to sustain them till lunch which was a kangaroo roast. We are getting that roast down pat. For those who are interested, it is 220 degrees C in a preheated oven for just over an hour and it is pretty scrummy and not dry inside. The vegies get done at the same time in the same tray.
They had all visited sporting haircuts. The most different was Jasper with a disctictly boy look. Bec left mid-afternoon with the three kids, to visit friends in another part of Melbourne, and Gord would join them there.
I am a primary school chaplain and have created this blog to provide children's story book reading, woodcraft projects, nature experiences and other general school based support.
We have nine basic spiritual needs: 1. a viable philosophy of life; 2. constructive lifestyle guidance; 3. our relationship with an energising God; 4. our soul as the centre of our being; 5. hope in the midst of our losses; 6. reconciliation replacing guilt; 7. our being valued by God; 8. our moments of transcendence; 9. our belonging to a caring community.
And according to the Bible, there are nine spiritual gifts: Love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, humility and self-control.
Another list of nine
These are drawn from Romans 12:10-13
1. With brothherly/sisterly love, be devoted
2. With honour, raise another above yourself
3. With zeal, never be lacking
4. With your spirit, be fervent
5. With the Lord, be doers and not just hearers
6. With hope, be joyful
7. With affliction, be patient
8. With prayer, continue at it
9. With the needy, share and be hospitable
These nine practical steps for Christian life grow out of sincere love, doing what is good (verse 9).
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