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Today is October 31st, or Halloween. Growing up in the Christian faith, this holiday has never been a huge holiday although we did dress up and we did go trick-or-treating. It is just my parents, or moreso, my mother, never let us dress us in something evil or scary. We never did any scary movies or horror houses. In fact, halloween was more of a "hallowed be thy name" festival. As a kid I didn't understand why everyone was watching Friday the 13th while I was making smiley faces in the jack-o-latern's. Or why I got to dress up like a clown while my friends went as witches and goblins. Today I have understanding! Hallowed be thy name! Hallowed, honor as in holy, the name of Jesus. Be the light as Jesus is the light! Trunk-or-treat is a wonderful thing churches put together for the community. Followers of Christ are in the world, and while we are in the world we are called to make a difference...to be the light. It is a fun, safe place to meet people in your neighborhood. Most have more than just candy, there are games and food as well. My husband and I will be going to a trunk or treat tonight, in just over an hour. We look forward to seeing the costumes and will enjoy the fun games. Most of all, we will love knowing we are creating a "hallowed be they name" night. What about you? Comment or post pictures of how you are celebrating "hallowed be thy name". I love hearing from you! TLK, Vivaciously Designed
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Janie Fulks
11/5/2013 08:31:44 pm
I was once told by a dear friend that he hated to see beautiful girls and ladies in costumes that made them appear scary or ugly. He asked me to promise not to do that to myself. I had never realized that such things could deeply affect my friends. I now choose pretty costumes that are not scary in any way. Life is scary enough withou having to promote horror or ugliness
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