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Think I'll sit down here for a bit... (5)

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ctay

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I am very much undeserved of all these nice welcome backs I've been getting. But I thank you all very much.

God gives me way more than I deserve in my dear friends here.
You deserve a lot and don't let yourself think you don't!!! God bless you
 
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Hey all! Happy Thursday. Well, I'm at least hoping it will be a happy one It's rainy here.

I can't believe Halloween is approaching so fast!
You're a Lutheran! It's Reformation Day for you missy! LOL That reminds me, I've gotta get my Reformation Day t-shirt from Old Lutheran.
 
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You're a Lutheran! It's Reformation Day for you missy! LOL That reminds me, I've gotta get my Reformation Day t-shirt from Old Lutheran.
Maybe I'll dress as a monk for Halloween! My daughter's been bugging me to get a costume for the school carnival.
 
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Maybe I'll dress as a monk for Halloween! My daughter's been bugging me to get a costume for the school carnival.
I was thinking of going as the Pope. But we didn't prepare in time with the right costume, so maybe I'll just be the forgiven sinner that I am.
 
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My son is five, and his cousin is six.
You could always try saying "It goes against our religious beliefs." If that doesn't work, tell the little heathen to stop shoving his pagan religious festivals down your throat. Ya know, with the same attitude the non-believers hit us with when we share what we believe with them. LOL
 
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LOL, very funny. I'm hoping my sister will be able to take him for that night, as he is constantly talking about how much candy he will get this year, and if he's with us, he won't get any.
 
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You made my day! LOL
 
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I read Psalm 6 last night, as you mentioned for me. It was a real comfort. Thank you.

Oh good! When I was reading it, I kept thinking, "oh I have to tell Angie". Then I reread it and got some more peace out of it (been having a hard time but it's fading now) and turned off the light to sleep and got poked "don't forget to tell Angie tomorrow!"

*G*

Kae
 
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You are so sweet.

And may I suggest Psalm 46....I have been reading that one daily, for the past couple of days. It too is a wonderful source of comfort. There are many times that I wrongly take on all my problems as though I can fix the things that make me sad, and to my dispair, "forget" to leave all things in the Almighy One's hands.

You have been a blessing to me, Kae.
 
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:o If I were to ever get into his cassock, it had better be after we've received a blessing.

LOL! PR you are a pip! Are you two back on good terms now?

Zee, you could always wear the Papal regalia with just a few accessories. Sorta like a tail, horns peeking out from under the Miter, and of course, the obligatory pitch-fork. Well... maybe not. LOL it was just a thought...

I had no problems with Halloween till the excesses began. The poisoned and booby-trapped candy, the satanic rituals, etc... My youngest and I spent an hour or two every year discussing and remembering those who had passed on. His mother, grandmother and father, aunts, uncles, etc... After all, the 31st is all Hallows eve. The celebration of our beloved departed and brothers and sisters in Christ. It's the eve of All Saints Day. Hence the connection with the pagan Druid holiday.

There are some redeeming qualities to this holiday. It's not completely pagan. And Zee, throwing the same insults back at the unsaved (even though they deserve it and it just might feel pretty darn good) isn't a good idea. We are to live in this world. This is where the Amish have erred. They have separated themselves from the world and hidden away in their enclaves. I think a Christian can participate in the Halloween celebration. We just need to keep an eye on our focus and try to turn this celebration back to it's Christian direction.

I remember a reformed church in Chino and another in Garden Grove (So. Cal.) that had a harvest festival the 31st and a church picnic on the 1st. Both were very successful and quite popular with the community at large. The Garden Grove church attributed a considerable amount of their growth from the festival/picnic format. It was a way to reach out to the unsaved on their own terms in a fun and unthreatening or intimidating way.
 
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Oh yes! I adore that psalm. I also pray psalm 51...used to be daily but I've fallen by the wayside.

You're a blessing too, dear one! Please always remember that!!! We LOVE you!

Kae
 
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