Near and Far Faith

Rainy days have to be some of my favorite times. I mean last night must have royally stunk since it was trick-or-treat night here in Freemansburg, but justice was served. I just can't buy into the whole "trick-or-treat a week from Halloween" thing. It's like making up a separate holiday. What is the point anyway? Really? Everyone's doing it and thus making Halloween non-existent. Befuddled. At least there's a local Student Pastor willing to keep the tradition alive.

Back to rainy days. In my book, there's nothing better than being lazy on a rainy day. I truly believe that on the 7th day when God rested He made it rain to set the mood. In today's busy life, it's sad that we need a reason like the weather to relax. Relax. Stay in your PJs til noon. Eat lunch on the couch. Watch movies. Warm blankets and pillows. These are why God made rainy days. They are good. And if you're sitting there thinking "what movies could I watch?", allow me to suggest a few. It's still early in the day - start the Lord of The Rings Trilogy. You'll finish it with time to spare before bed. Or go rent an old classic that you've never seen - Casablanca, Rebel Without a Cause. Eighties movies are a personal favorite - Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Goonies, Rambo. Allow me one final suggestion: a cult classic unknown to many - Better off Dead. It stars a teenage John Cusack and "Eric" from "Head of the Class" and you'll laugh. Yeah you will. And if you're sitting there thinking "Oh would he just tell us his favorite of all-time!", here it is: when I saw it in the theatre I laughed so hard that I carried on into other scenes not-as-funny (others did not laugh so hard) - Bruce Almighty. A truly Godly moving picture show.

So if you're reading this today and it's raining, relax. If not, wait with baited breath for the next wet day and sleep in. Rediscover relaxing. And for God's sake, someone please trick-or-treat on Halloween.