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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/4/2008 2:55:32 PM
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Lapidoth
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My motto in buying Halloween candy is to get my favorite kind then pray no trick-or-treaters show up... 
LOL!!!
LOL.
Just buy the candy and then keep your lights out.
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/4/2008 3:06:02 PM
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I'm going to try and not be intimidated by all the 3, 4 and 5 star members. 
Well it's like i'm at a swimming pool and the water is cold -- i'm going to jump right in! 
I do not celebrate Halloween. 
Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
I am not here to judge nor change minds, just to offer up what i feel speaks to my spirit.
Jesus said, in Matthew 5: 13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
QUESTION: Do you feel you can still be salty and celebrate Halloween?
Romans 14:13-14 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. The Law of Love I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Yet if your brother is grieved because of your food, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy with your food the one for whom Christ died.
QUESTION: Is it possible that even though it does not grieve your spirit that you celebrate halloween, it possibly may cause confusion or disillusionment to some brother or sister who has yet to come to Christ or who is new in Christ and is weak?
Jesus said in Matthew 18:6 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
QUESTION: Along the same lines, are we putting too much confusion unto our little children expecting them to understand that we are to the light of the world and set apart but yet we participate in a holiday that is known for witchcraft, ghosts, demons etc.
Well, that's it -- thanks for taking the time to read. 
Welcome resting. You can be assured no one looks at the stars.
Just the heart expressed in the posts. You've got a big heart,
so pour it out.
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/4/2008 9:33:55 PM
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I don't know. I've handed out tracts with the candy. There's always an alternative.
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/4/2008 9:37:55 PM
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I always wanted to hand out tooth-brushes........LOL! JK
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/5/2008 3:05:01 PM
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that is like those who pass out crayons... but for-petes-sake, don't pass out the cheap ones! they are lousy to color with.
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/5/2008 5:02:34 PM
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I don't know. I've handed out tracts with the candy. There's always an alternative.
You are new here. So, be careful which alternatives you suggest. It is said by some, all days are equal. But, to paraphrase Orwell from Animal Farm, some days are more equal than others.
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/5/2008 7:01:53 PM
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I always wanted to hand out tooth-brushes........LOL! JK
That reminds me - lol...
On the movie "Mermaids" Chers character handed out toothpaste on Halloween and told them it was 'magic toothpaste'...lol!
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/6/2008 9:49:23 AM
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Tracts don't make much of an impact. Do the neighbors see you treating them with love in your heart and respect or do they see you as the religious nut who passes out tracts (not saying that this is a bad thing... just something to think about). Growing up there was a lady who fussed that I shouldn't be playing with troll dolls (back in the late 60's). She meant well but came across as a religious nut.
Somewhere there is a balance... not being worldly man pleasers and at the same time holding to our convictions yet being approachable and open to our community. Jesus had the balance and He was understood so I don't expect to hit the mark all of the time. Days like Halloween fit into the struggle to balance category.
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/7/2008 8:15:56 AM
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back to school day is tough. Not everyone goes back to school on the same day. Even here in Georgia, differant counties go back on differant days.
and lol, cartooner, not someone who installs stereos in vehicles....(grin)
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/7/2008 10:56:30 PM
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You know, I kinda like the crayons idea. The little ones would like it, and the ones old enough to shave would be reminded who trick or treating is for! Well, candy is for all ages, but trick or treating should have some sort of age limit.
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/8/2008 3:34:32 PM
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You know, I kinda like the crayons idea. The little ones would like it, and the ones old enough to shave would be reminded who trick or treating is for! Well, candy is for all ages, but trick or treating should have some sort of age limit.
We can make the parents happy by passing out a gallon of gas.
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/8/2008 3:38:17 PM
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You know, I kinda like the crayons idea. The little ones would like it, and the ones old enough to shave would be reminded who trick or treating is for! Well, candy is for all ages, but trick or treating should have some sort of age limit.
Agreed...once a boy's voice has changed, it just becomes creepy
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/8/2008 9:18:04 PM
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I'm offended that armydude wants to exclude my rather tall seven-year-old (he's already 4'4") from ToTing at phosy's. Wait... this is the wrong thread for being offended, isn't it?
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RE: Halloween 2008 - 9/9/2008 10:49:33 AM
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doinkdom
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Halloween around here is pretty quiet. Most kids are too old to go ToT and the little ones' parents are too concerned about the latest 20/20 story on razor blades in popcorn balls that they just go to grandma's house to ToT.
I remember as a kid, the streets were full of parents and kids and it was like a big block party, but not anymore...
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I agree balance and love for our neighbor is the best way of reaching people. Jesus could connect with the most unlikeliest people. I must say your posts are always thoughtful and have a sense of light heartedness while being meaningful. (From the Christmas post, i meant to comment that i noticed you kept up on commenting on all of the special days of the year like summer vacation day begins. I was waiting for the "Back to School Day". 
