If you’re like me, you probably don’t know what Fastnacht day is or why it’s such a big deal. I learned about it as I moved to South Central PA a few years ago. Here’s what I’ve read from the “locals” about Fastnacht day, “It’s a Dutch tradition that was designed as a way 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…]
Okay, I realize that as I begin this post, it has the potential to bring out deep feelings from people and the responses that may follow. I have no “agenda’, but this is to get you thinking about why we do the things we do and how it may, or may not, glorify God. Each … [Read more…]