Being a former children’s pastor and currently actively involved in children’s ministry, there are a few holidays that I do not look forward to because of the controversies that surround them. They are Easter, Christmas, and Halloween. People take extreme positions and hold them as litmus tests as to whether another is a true … [Read more…]
This will potentially be a controversial post. People hold a firm stand on traditions that they hold. This week is particularly difficult for me. Let me share one of those things today. April 1st is known as April Fool’s Day. A day where it is deemed acceptable to pull a prank. This is where … [Read more…]
I’ll admit, this may seem like a rant or pet peeve, but it’s really about keeping a proper focus and not letting Satan distract us. If I saw you and I said “Happy Holidays”; would you be offended? If I said I was going to go shopping on Thanksgiving; what would you think? I’ve … [Read more…]
We will be celebrating Memorial Day this weekend in the U.S. The day is set aside to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the country and the freedoms the country claims. For some, there is no remembranceof those who lost their lives defending the U.S., just a day off from work, a time to … [Read more…]
So today is April 1st, commonly referred to April Fool’s Day where it is acceptable, and expected, to pull pranks, gags, jokes, etc., on others. I honestly struggle with this as I do Halloween, Christmas and Easter traditions. Is it okay for a person who proclaims Christ to participate in April Fool pranks? There are … [Read more…]