http://hisfave.com/2007/10/halloween-not-for-me-and-my-family/ Writing ramblings from one seeking the Father Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:35:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://hisfave.com/2007/10/halloween-not-for-me-and-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-49 admin Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:49:24 +0000 http://hisfave.com/a-day-in-the-life-of/halloween-not-for-me-and-my-family/#comment-49 Thank you, Gina, for your comments. I know that not all Christians feel the same way, and I think it's great that you're able to spend the time with your kids "being salt and light" for others in that way. May God continue to bless you as you reach out for Him. Thank you, Gina, for your comments. I know that not all Christians feel the same way, and I think it’s great that you’re able to spend the time with your kids “being salt and light” for others in that way. May God continue to bless you as you reach out for Him.

]]> http://hisfave.com/2007/10/halloween-not-for-me-and-my-family/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Gina Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:32:56 +0000 http://hisfave.com/a-day-in-the-life-of/halloween-not-for-me-and-my-family/#comment-48 I think your heart is in the right place. You have to do what you feel is right. Personally, I have chosen to make Halloween a point of blessing in the lives of others. The day before Halloween we drive around and leave treats on people's doors (lonely people from church, friends that don't go to church, etc) and on Halloween I take the kids to a church or go around the neighborhood with friends (a great way to meet your neighbors). While the kids are still looking cute we make sure to drive to some homes of older church members who have grandkids that live far away and stop in to say hi and let them see the kids all dressed up. Oct 31st is reformation day and I am secure in who I am in Christ to not get caught up in what the pagan backgrounds of Holidays are. Most holidays have foundations in both Christianity and secular pagan religions. So long as I am out there being salt and light, I see holidays as opportunities to rub shoulders with non-believers and just "Walk Across the Room" (or the street). That was a reference to a book by Bill Hybels that I just love. Just wanted to throw that out there, so people can see that not all Christians feel the way you do. I think your heart is in the right place. You have to do what you feel is right. Personally, I have chosen to make Halloween a point of blessing in the lives of others. The day before Halloween we drive around and leave treats on people’s doors (lonely people from church, friends that don’t go to church, etc) and on Halloween I take the kids to a church or go around the neighborhood with friends (a great way to meet your neighbors). While the kids are still looking cute we make sure to drive to some homes of older church members who have grandkids that live far away and stop in to say hi and let them see the kids all dressed up. Oct 31st is reformation day and I am secure in who I am in Christ to not get caught up in what the pagan backgrounds of Holidays are. Most holidays have foundations in both Christianity and secular pagan religions. So long as I am out there being salt and light, I see holidays as opportunities to rub shoulders with non-believers and just “Walk Across the Room” (or the street). That was a reference to a book by Bill Hybels that I just love. Just wanted to throw that out there, so people can see that not all Christians feel the way you do.

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