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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHonestly, my awareness of seeking THE LIGHT and being a light has come from years of growth in my walk with Jesus. I was a trick or treater and, as you can see in these cute photos, we celebrated Halloween along with everyone else. (That first one is my son and the others are grandchildren). And, October 31st is a day we love because it’s Mom’s (my mom-in-law’s) birthday. And, I know there are hundreds of things worse than cute kids dressed like Elsa or Buzz Lightyear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHeaven forbid that I sound like a kill-joy! It’s a heart matter for me. I don’t want to rain on anyone\u2019s Halloween Parade, but this chick prefers the “light” side. I have long removed myself from horror flicks that I watched as a kid. I wondered why I couldn\u2019t sleep at night. Well, duh? I don\u2019t read books that cause me to entertain thoughts of darkness, and neither do I put myself into situations that draw me into darkness or create darkness \u2013 anger, envy, strife, jealousy, sadness, grief, etc. If I find myself getting close to those places — I look for the closest \u201cescape hatch\u201d that I can find. My motto scripture is \u201cWhatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.\u201d Philippians 4:8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis Bible thumper just can’t help but use this season to share the good news of the One who was raised from the dead. I want to preach Jesus. I want to find people to encourage, call that family member who needs hope, pray for professed witches and satanists who need Jesus and use my tongue and social media to communicate life, joy and peace. And, I want to see evil become good: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nI live in the light — on purpose. I lean toward the LIGHT \u2013 God and His Word. That\u2019s why the scriptures are so vital to me \u2013 they\u2019re my absolute statements of faith, peace, comfort and joy. \u201dYou will keep him (her) in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he (she) trusts in You.\u201d (Isaiah 26:3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find yourself depressed, sad, afraid, doubting — living in those places of darkness — I lovingly encourage you to move toward THE LIGHT. Put light in your heart and home. I promise you\u2026..you\u2019ll find the SWEET SPOT\u2026..where I live! There\u2019s nothing like it!
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