Kid Connections

Engagement party

Off to an engagement party at the Hilton tonight.  The last night out we had was 3 weeks ago, before hubby went to a conference in London!  So we're definitely due a wee night on our own ... sorry kids ... but I'm looking forward to a night out without the little darlings!!!

Happy Easter

"He is risen, He is risen indeed!"

A very happy Easter to everyone.

I surrender all

At Easter Friday, as we await the glorious Sunday that reminds us of Christ's victorious resurrection, I wonder about the kind of response that we can make to our Lord and Saviour who offered himself as the perfect atoning sacrifice.  What is worthy?  Our worship is worthy - the 'reasonable' or 'spiritual' worship that is talked about in Romans 12:1-2.

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your 'spiritual worship'.  Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

We are not to conform to man's ways but are to surrender to the will of God, to be transformed more into the likeness of Christ.  It may seem trite to sing about surrendering ourselves to God - and we may think easier said than done - but it's what we need to be real and serious about.  I remember a church elder leading a worship service and challenging the congregation to sing 'I surrender all', and said, "If you don't mean it, don't sing it!"  And if you choose to sing it be prepared for God to work!  Check out the videoclip in video links.

What do mum's need on mother's day?

One day a year to remember mums (well not in the mothering Sunday sense) but a day when we are particularly nudged to show our mums how special they are.  So how do we do this?

Well we might buy them some lovely flowers - even though they shrivel up so soon and end up in the bin - but at least she can enjoy them for a short time.

We might buy some delicious chocolate, particularly the expensive kind to enjoy all by herself - but when does she get the chance to enjoy anything on her own without a "can I have one mum?"  And how can she enjoy them anyway when she's reminded of the X number of pounds she'd love to loose!

What would be really nice? ... try emptying the bins, clean the bathroom (you all use it!), cook some dinner (preferably something she likes!), clean up the kitchen after you and take some time to remind her just what she means to you!