Good morning everyone! It's been a couple of days but it's been crazy at the Newsholme house. We are hoping November will be a better month to get back on track with family time. It seems that life got in the way this past month and even though we have been walking with Christ, we haven't had much time to spend as a family unit. So November is slated for tons of family time and more empowerment from the holy spirit as a family.
Lately I have found out that my kids don't need to just watch a movie with me, or go bowling, or go to the mall or anything like that. They are very content and love singing while I play the piano. Now I played the keys for over 20 years but really haven't played in the past 3. So I picked up a new keyboard, mics and mixer and hooked everything up in our movie room. I started learning some new worship songs, easy ones, and had the kids start singing to the music. What I found out was amazing. First, Mya has an incredible singing voice but she just needs more confidence. The twins although they might be off key and are still young, they know all the words to all the songs without even looking at the sheet music. AMEN?
So today, I'm going to post some really short videos of our past two nights together. Please comment or let me know what you think through email or text. We would really appreciate any advice and thoughts.
So first is Mya singing "Set a fire"!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGsGlyQ_vlk
Next is Mya singing "How he loves"!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziLa6rXtR8I
Now Mya used to take Piano lessons but is now taking guitar lessons. But the past week she's been practicing this new Katie Perry song. So here she is on the keys!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlnO05FS-4k
Here is a great video of our church Alive Again made by Brian Elias:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2965DuO3jU&feature=youtu.be
Anyway, I cannot stress enough how important family life is and how important it is to spend quality time with not only your kids, but your spouse. You see, mine and Kim's relationship has jumped to a level that neither of us thought would be possible. We do date night every week, we have an honesty chair that whenever something is bothering us we sit in there and talk things out, we take long walks together and we talk at least 3 times a day on the phone no matter what. We never go to bed mad and always kiss each other goodbye and hello. They key component of all of this: Honesty! I always tell Kim, you can never say anything that hurts me. We can always talk it out. If I did something to hurt her, I deserve to own it and listen to it and work through the situation. You see, when you let it stew in your system, it will sooner or later come out and be 10 times worse. Don't be afraid to talk to each other. And make sure you HEAR each other and not just LISTEN.
Other than that, God is great. He is all around our house and family. He is everywhere, Everyday. He never lets us fall and when it feels like we are, he is there to catch us! What a wonderful feeling. Full of Christ every moment of everyday.
BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: 2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness
SONG OF THE DAY: WITH YOU by Jamie Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cIrDkYnWxA
Have an awesome day everyone. Christ first, Christ always, Family next!
~Scott
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