First Real Bibles

Layla, Julius and Gunnar all received their first "real" Bibles this Christmas.  Nate has been leading us in daily family worship and the kids wanted their own Bibles to read along with Mommy and Daddy.  Not familiar with what family worship consists of, then grab a few of these books/ CDs to find out (there are many more resources besides these).

Called to Church

As I was cleaning up after lunch today, Layla came into the kitchen to inform me that I needed to come to church.  She said she would be serving both the "body and the blood" and I needed to come take communion.  After I was done cleaning, I headed to my "pew" where I was informed that I had three babies that I brought to church with me.  They were already waiting for me on the couch.  Layla served communion while Julius lead us in worship.  We sang "I'm in the Lord's Army."  Gunnar even hurried over to make sure he could take communion, too.  It was not only fun, but precious, and I wanted to make sure I documented it so that  I will never forget it.

Has God Had His Worship Today?

Have you worshiped the Lord today? I know many days I forget. I tend to get in my Bible reading and some prayer, but often forget to partake in worship until I am at church. Worship is not just for church time, but can happen anytime. Today while wiping up crumbs from the table, "You Are Good" came to mind and I began to sing. I haven't sang this song in quite some time. We used to attend a church that played these songs during their worship service, and I forgot how powerful they were. I quickly did a YouTube search and before long the kids and I were enjoying a very spirited little worship service of our own. Maybe these songs will help you enjoy an impromptu worship time of your own. If they are not to your liking, find some of your favorite songs on the web, your Ipod or put in a CD. Let's try to remember to give the Lord the worship He deserves!

(On a side note, music is not the only way to offer worship to the Lord. Pastor Robert Dickie has a wonderful book called What the Bible Teaches About Worship, that talks in depth of the variety of forms of worship that the Bible outlines. It's a great read.)