“I think if human beings had genuine courage, they'd wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween. Wouldn't life be more interesting that way? And now that I think about it, why the heck don't they? Who made the rule that everybody has to dress like sheep 364 days of the year? ”
― Douglas Coupland, The Gum Thief
JEREMIAH 29-30
11For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14I will be found by you,” declares the Lord (29:11)
TITUS 1
6An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believeb and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
JOURNAL
I love Halloween. I always have...everything about it, from the costumes, to trick or treating, parties, haunted houses, it has always been such a magical time. I often wonder why people get so unnerved by it. To me, Halloween is a time of fun, creativity and community. I have so many wonderful memories.
The verse from Jeremiah is a famous verse and it's also the verse Marci put in the Bible she gave me 28 years ago. How can it be that long ago?? Oh Father you have loved us so well! The blessings are far too many to count! Because of this I should wake everyday and be filled with gratitude that I actually get to live another one. Why should I ever worry or be disgruntled?
Today I wake up to a day with countless blessings and amazing opportunities, yes there are problems to solve but those are ultimately a gift and simply part of the joy of living. Today I get to serve you and love others. Today I get to spread your power and love to a world that often fails to understand it and desperately needs it. Father forgive me for my lack of wonder and gratitude, forgive me for failing to see the limitless opportunities of this life that I get to live...
The verse from Jeremiah is a famous verse and it's also the verse Marci put in the Bible she gave me 28 years ago. How can it be that long ago?? Oh Father you have loved us so well! The blessings are far too many to count! Because of this I should wake everyday and be filled with gratitude that I actually get to live another one. Why should I ever worry or be disgruntled?
Today I wake up to a day with countless blessings and amazing opportunities, yes there are problems to solve but those are ultimately a gift and simply part of the joy of living. Today I get to serve you and love others. Today I get to spread your power and love to a world that often fails to understand it and desperately needs it. Father forgive me for my lack of wonder and gratitude, forgive me for failing to see the limitless opportunities of this life that I get to live...
15To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.
TITUS 1:15-16