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Tag Archives: Halloween
Hallowed Witnesses
Today is the day after Hallowed Eve. It is All Saints’ Day, sometimes called All Hallows’ Day or Hallowmas. It celebrates the spiritual connection between the hallowed folks who have gone before and those of us still living: Hebrews … Continue reading
Hallowed Thoughts
We’re coming up on Hallowe’en, Hallows’ Evening. What does the word “hallow” bring to your mind? Ghosts and hobgoblins Pumpkins and candy “Hallowed be Thy name” Indeed, you’ll find “hallowed” in the Bible. In Old Testament Hebrew: qadosh, … Continue reading
Hallowed Fear
Hallowed Eve: we scare each other. We call it fun. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Holy God: we tremble at his power. We call it wisdom.
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Hallowed When?
Halloween, Hallowed Eve. Hallowed means “holy.” What’s holy this week? “Hallowed be Thy name” Halloween? Hardly holy Holy cow! Can’t we just have fun? Per Merriam-Webster, holy means worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and … Continue reading
Hallowed Eve, Holy Night (Friday)
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Hallowed Eve, Holy Night (Thursday)
You find the time to shop for candy to give neighborhood children who come to your door on Halloween. How about a year-round gift that is better than candy? Find the time to pray for all the children you know: (from Ephesians … Continue reading
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Holy Night (Wednesday)
All Saints Day–a solemn day of devotion to the departed faithful. All Hallows Eve, the night before All Saints Day. Let’s make it a holy time of prayer, devoted to the not-yet-departed faithful: Ephesians 6:18 (NASB) With all prayer … Continue reading
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Holy Night (Tuesday)
I read that some ancient cultures considered harvest time the end of their year. Thus the new year marked the start of a season of cold and dark. I wonder how they acknowledged their new year’s eve. Was it more … Continue reading
Holy Night
It’s almost Halloween. The decorations are up, the candy is ready. Be very afraid! Give me something good to eat Count me out The origins of Halloween are uncertain. It is likely rooted in the Celtic festival of … Continue reading
Trick or Treat / Blessings and Curses (Thursday)
If all Christians whispered a blessing over every child they encountered this evening, it truly would be a holy night, a Hallowed Eve.
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