Friday, August 29, 2008

VACATION

The fam and I are taking off for the weekend!! We are taking the kids camping again. I will be FREE of any technology - as I should take a "computer break" some times.

(And also, the campground's WI-FI isn't working right now :))

Talk to you next week - Have a happy Labor Day Weekend. It's supposed to be BEAUTIFUL in Michigan!!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Wednesday Worship - Tirza's Thoughts

As part of my quest to find the TRUE definition of WORSHIP, I’ve decided to interview a few respected Worship Leaders – to find out their thoughts on the topic.

Today, I will share the thoughts of a great and Godly woman, my friend, Tirza.

I asked her a simple question – What is the TRUE definition of worship?

Here are her thoughts on the topic:

  • Worship has become more popular these days and has, of course, taken on the "identity" of music, singing and even dancing. Not a bad thing, just a metamorphosis of what God created in us to do.
  • In biblical times ‘to worship’ was to fall on your face or to your knees, bowing in an act of respect. It was both a matter of the heart and a matter of outward expression of respect and honor towards the one being worshipped. It is for sure a more formal and beautiful "ritual", like kneeling, saluting, curtseying, and bowing in many cultures as a profound statement of respect.
  • Because Worship has been so closely tied to the modern act of "worshipping" (singing, etc.) we view it as a two way experience between ourselves and God, a warm fuzzy activity - yet somehow I have to believe that True Worship is the heart connection and giving of ourselves to the one we worship (respect, honor, fear, adore, etc.) The way we FEEL during that worship is a bonus! God created us for Worship
  • I believe that any act where you are purely and truly in your heart honoring and respecting God with your actions, bowing or not, hands up or down, sounding good or not, is WORSHIP.

Thank you, Tirza for offering your thoughts. I appreciate you.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Wait, what?- summer's over?

Eyliana can't wait for school to start!
She loves school!
But, she'll have to wait a few more days!
She spent her summer days hanging out with her sister(and her dog), watching the Food Network, and when she's lucky - playing with her BFF, Morgan. Here are some pictures of them when Morgan spent the night. Tyler made them a BIG fort to sleep in. Katie dressed them up in garbage bags and made them a homemade "slip and slide" out of dish soap, and one of Dan's tarps. (Ya, ummm.....mom wasn't home).






Monday, August 25, 2008

Welcome Kambri Alivia





I am so happy that I am an AUNT AGAIN!

David (Dan's Brother) and Anne had their 4th girl today - she's a tiny little peanut at 5lbs 9oz.

The proud big sisters: Kaylee, Kelsie, & Karley with Baby Kambri






Kaitlyn, Tyler and Eyli with Kambri - Yes, Tyler is saying "What??? Another Girl??"






Dan and I, and the "brothers" - (No comments about the braces)






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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Funny but kinda creepy.....

Have you ever done this?
Go to Yearbook Yourself and upload a picture - it's fun, but kinda creepy.....


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I think I actually looked exactly like this one, when Dan met me.