On the afternoon before we left to return to freezing Melbourne, we enjoyed some time with Barb's brother Peter and Susan and family. And they have new family members, Shallotte and her mum. Shallotte loves Melody and Rachael and is beginning to let her personality come out. It is so nice to see that sort of thing happen. There are good stories in the wings that will come forth from Shallotte and her young mum because of the love, care and nurture of the BT/s. This is what church families should be doing more of. Their place has a 66,000 litre rainwater tank (mostly submerged), large vegetable gardens, and numerous chooks. Peter took us on a tour. When he finishes fitting a filtration system for their house usage, they will be totally self-sufficient in their water needs. That is pretty amazing for a house in the central suburbs of Brisbane.
Thanks for posting all those photos Dad - ace to get a sense of your trip/weekend. Lovely to see what the BTs look like in the flesh these days! Love Bec
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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Thanks for posting all those photos Dad - ace to get a sense of your trip/weekend. Lovely to see what the BTs look like in the flesh these days! Love Bec
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