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Being pregnant four times in the last four years, resulting in two beautiful littles under 3 - makes time for teaching on the minimum side.

Recently I started a once a week class at a local private Christian school. The question or discussion I usually start a session with is, "What is Worship?" I've discussed this topic or question with probably 100's of children and youth throughout the last decade....and I'm always surprised at the majority of thought. 'worship is singing', 'worship is reading your bible, it's this, that and the other'.....so then over the course of the term or session, we come to the realization that those things are a manifestation of worship. Its kind of like when I teach in public schools, movement education (creative movement), I am always surprised at how many 12 year olds don't know where their heels or elbows are.

What is worship? Job, in the bible, is a great example, so is Mary who washed Jesus' feet - in both cases, I guess it started in the attitudes of their hearts. Starting with a genuine contriteness of heart, and a keen awareness of desperation and adoration of the Lord...