tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post611488931309265824..comments2023-12-18T17:32:03.325+00:00Comments on Kindred of the Quiet Way: Souling lightUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-46629019093487508802011-11-05T20:19:07.598+00:002011-11-05T20:19:07.598+00:00:0):0)Pen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-20128184809429866792011-11-04T21:41:05.974+00:002011-11-04T21:41:05.974+00:00I like the link a lot, too. Thanks for sharing it...I like the link a lot, too. Thanks for sharing it, Alice. I think I shall send it to a woman I know who has been getting some flack from her church about her children's involvement in Halloween. I also sent her your post, Ember.BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497511995276601468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-30019712647321424402011-11-04T10:38:56.438+00:002011-11-04T10:38:56.438+00:00Splendid. Just splendid. Have added her blog to ...Splendid. Just splendid. Have added her blog to the long list of excellent places to loiter and be inspired, in the sidepane. Thanks, Alice! I have a feeling we shall meet, some day :0)Pen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-41837762640589302142011-11-04T09:16:38.106+00:002011-11-04T09:16:38.106+00:00Think you might like a Quaker pastor's view on...Think you might like a Quaker pastor's view on Halloween, here: http://sillypoorgospel.blogspot.com/2011/10/christian-view-of-halloween-repeat.html<br />God bless!Alice Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16267449289432878102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-3214961208585563412011-11-03T05:44:03.633+00:002011-11-03T05:44:03.633+00:00Hi, that Badger(he does live here, folks, but only...Hi, that Badger(he does live here, folks, but only at weekends!); waving! See you tonight xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-48034818118008310272011-11-02T22:55:21.440+00:002011-11-02T22:55:21.440+00:00Fantastic lanterns!
I was pleased to welcome some...Fantastic lanterns!<br /><br />I was pleased to welcome some littl'uns to the door in Aylesbury, and feed them Scary Cake. I used to be quite hostile to Hallowe'en on religious grounds, and because of the eggs that pelted my door, but things seem calmer down now: and the kids put such effort into their costumes it is a shame not to admire it.<br /><br />And my colleagues enjoyed the remaining Scary Cake!<br /><br />BadgerTony Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944180192955058668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-32493525247844507782011-11-02T06:54:47.088+00:002011-11-02T06:54:47.088+00:00:0):0)Pen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-74908284347198676802011-11-02T01:58:37.300+00:002011-11-02T01:58:37.300+00:00That is a wonderful way to celebrate! I may have ...That is a wonderful way to celebrate! I may have to make my own take on it next year! Great job on the jack-o-lanterns too!BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497511995276601468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-49680407686934197032011-11-01T21:15:36.457+00:002011-11-01T21:15:36.457+00:00:0) Hi Donna! Waving!:0) Hi Donna! Waving!Pen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-5379712810802634492011-11-01T21:00:18.277+00:002011-11-01T21:00:18.277+00:00Thankfully, in this area, the vandalism that I rem...Thankfully, in this area, the vandalism that I remember being done in the name of 'Trick or Treat' seems to have died out, as parents now accompany their children. I'm still not really sure how I feel about this practice, though.<br /><br />Regarding Halloween (or whatever you wish to call this widely observed time of year), I like how the Mexicans do it with their Day of The Dead. I think it is healthy to have a time to remember those who have crossed over, the dying end of the year is an appropriate time to do it, and it doesn't need to have all the tacky excuses for commercialism and horror. <br /><br />I'm less familiar with the Christian traditions of All Hallows Eve (Google, here I come), but no doubt they have some deeper significance that should be focused on, rather than paying attention to the unpleasant habits of the many (much the same as Christmas, I feel). And I love the pumpkins! Beautiful!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840431195234661911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-29828106057745831552011-11-01T13:52:58.878+00:002011-11-01T13:52:58.878+00:00Like you, Julie, if I cannot make myself available...Like you, Julie, if I cannot make myself available, I turn out the lights and am 'out'. I don't like to turn the children away or say anything unkind to them. xPen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-50315296048128209782011-11-01T11:23:12.296+00:002011-11-01T11:23:12.296+00:00What all of you did was lovely. The carvings were ...What all of you did was lovely. The carvings were exceptional, but with a stonecutter in the family, why wouldn't they be? :D<br /><br />This year we turned out the lights. I felt bad about that, but it was what we had to do.<br /><br />God bless you all for welcoming children....Julie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14372718712032820169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-82724635270227380132011-11-01T07:43:13.301+00:002011-11-01T07:43:13.301+00:00Hi ladies! :0)
Each year we try to think of somet...Hi ladies! :0)<br /><br />Each year we try to think of something that will welcome the children while affirming life and soul health rather than death and decay and fear. In the past we have made up little bags with sweets and button badges and stickers saying things like 'Jesus loves me' and 'God loves me', or including short and simple home made tracts with manga cartoons - just one small page, 2 frames, showing a child receiving advice from a super-hero reminding him/her that if ever s/he feels afraid s/he can call out to Jesus whose Name is our refuge and the most powerful thing in the universe.Pen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-72429892260433852922011-11-01T01:12:18.756+00:002011-11-01T01:12:18.756+00:00I never really know how to react to trick or treat...I never really know how to react to trick or treaters, I love the idea of your verse and pumpkins with crosses. <br />I never like encouraging them with their ghosts and ghoulies often thinking of the verse you mentioned and not wanting to give glory to the darker side. At the same time I also agree with you about not wanting to turn away the little children I think I need to pay this more attention and time in prayer trying to seek out a solution that I too can live with. I also need to research the topic more so that I can help my own younger children understand, when they feel they are missing out because we don't celebrate this event, and the neighbours do..<br />Thank you for making me think more about this topic. <br />Blessings to you Nell.Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964512938832396367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-17704064974378725512011-11-01T00:12:43.413+00:002011-11-01T00:12:43.413+00:00That's a fabulous idea!
We don't celebrate...That's a fabulous idea!<br />We don't celebrate 'Halloween' in Australia.<br />It's regarded as an American thing by most aussies..but lately the ghoulish and satanic paraphanalia has been makng more headway into the shops and therefore people are 'buying' into it.<br />It's a pity that nice liturgical feast days are tainted with so much rubbish! <br />The last pumpkin photo is wonderful!<br />Your daughter is clever..and kind.<br />blessings..TrishTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502174233868442174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-54358605332849683272011-10-31T22:36:00.740+00:002011-10-31T22:36:00.740+00:00This is one celebration I just can't come at a...This is one celebration I just can't come at any which way ~ but then those who tend to celebrate out here are not the little children but older teens & their tricks are downright illegal! This year it seemed to have died a natural death for want of houses prepared to hand out candy ~ for which I am heartily grateful!Ganeidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176246964466185315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-87354878919256950862011-10-31T22:09:57.430+00:002011-10-31T22:09:57.430+00:00Absolutely lovely for tonight. Thankyou!Absolutely lovely for tonight. Thankyou!Gerry Snapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269492251928362799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-63333899194210476692011-10-31T21:39:08.360+00:002011-10-31T21:39:08.360+00:00:0) Hi Janette! Waving!:0) Hi Janette! Waving!Pen Wilcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818227904371811230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55532501364780143.post-8538385530402983772011-10-31T21:32:01.887+00:002011-10-31T21:32:01.887+00:00Wonderful...balanced and truth...this is great! B...Wonderful...balanced and truth...this is great! Blessings tonight and alwaysJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.com