They were the best at it. While Bec and Gord were out, we took the whole time to settle Piper and Jasper for bed. Every conceivable delaying tactic was employed. What was consoling was that at least they were in bed and sort of settled when Bec and Gord returned from the restaurant. Peter was easing out of more reading while Barb walked about with Jethro.
So we have to consider that it was a pretty good effort. We have some nice memories to boot. Jethro enjoyed watching his siblings in the bath. Piper and Jasper enjoyed bath play, jumbing about play, imaginative play, and sharing some of their favourite books. Amongst that, there had to be snack time... an apple each, to allay the sudden hunger... and then there were a few more stories. We are fairly easy to scam, but we were getting 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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