On the 10th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

Ten Lords A-leaping

The ten commandments:

1) You shall have no other gods before me;

2) Do not make an idol;

3) Do not take God's name in vain;

4) Remember the Sabbath Day;

5) Honor your father and mother;

6) Do not murder;

7) Do not commit adultery;

8) Do not steal;

9) Do not bear false witness;

10) Do not covet.

(Exodus 20:1-17)

On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

Nine Ladies Dancing

The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit:

1) love, 2) joy, 3) peace, 4) patience, 5) kindness,

6) generosity, 7) faithfulness, 8) gentleness, and

9) self-control. (Galatians 5:22)

On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

Eight Maids A-milking

The eight Beatitudes: 1) Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2) those who mourn,

3) the meek, 4) those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

5) the merciful, 6) the pure in heart, 7) the peacemakers,

8) those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.

(Matthew 5:3-10)

Today's assignment for the girls was to make a snowman and play.

Grace took all the photos.

Neither one pull very well.

I hope it doesn't freeze like that.

On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

Seven Swans A-swimming

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: 1) prophecy, 2) ministry, 3) teaching,

4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion

(Romans 12:6-8; cf. 1 Corinthians 12:8-11)