Halloween - Why I Don't Celebrate It

Hi guys! I hope you're having a great day! I'm sorry this post is so late! We had a lot to do today, and as soon as we got home I read my Bible.

Today I'm going to be reposting something I put up on my blog, but I want this post to reach as many people as possible, and I don't really have the time energy to write up a brand new post so... XDD

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Recently Housemom322 did a post on my blog sharing her feelings about halloween (click here to read her post), and I decided that I would do the same.

When I was really little, I knew halloween was just something gross that we just don't celebrate. But then when I got a little older, my mom showed my this website (link below), that breaks down a lot about halloween, and a lot of things in this blog post were found on it. You can look at the website using the link below.


There's a whole bunch of information on the website, but here's my condensed version of it.

Halloween comes from Druidic origin, which is basically the celtic religion, where they sacrifice humans, and just a bunch of other nasty things. And when they sacrifice humans, they sacrifice to either baal or the devil, which is absolutely against everything the Bible says. But whether you're a Christian or not, it's still wrong, and so gruesome. You might think, "Well, that was a long time ago. That doesn't apply to today." But really, it does. There are still people who do things like this. I've actually met someone who is apart of something similar to this.

The meaning behind a whole lot of the halloween traditions and so wicked, you wouldn't even believe it. Just the simple tradition of wearing costumes has a horrible meaning. The website says that it's supposed to be a contact to the spirit world to invite the spirit to possess them. That's crazy. Costumes are supposed to be basically a gateway to allow the devil come mess with us.

The most popular, trick or treating, comes from Druid (or Druidic) customs. Which again, is so gruesome.

No matter what culture says, no matter what you believe even, this is horribly wrong. So before you get your halloween decorations up, go trick or treating, or whatever your tradition is, please consider the origin of this holiday.

Isaiah 28:15-19 says,

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You boast, “We have entered into a covenant with death,

    with the realm of the dead we have made an agreement.
When an overwhelming scourge sweeps by,
    it cannot touch us,
for we have made a lie our refuge
    and falsehood our hiding place.
16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says:
“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone,

    a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation;
the one who relies on it
    will never be stricken with panic.
17 
I will make justice the measuring line
    and righteousness the plumb line;
hail will sweep away your refuge, the lie,
    and water will overflow your hiding place.
18 
Your covenant with death will be annulled;
    your agreement with the realm of the dead will not stand.
When the overwhelming scourge sweeps by,
    you will be beaten down by it.
19 
As often as it comes it will carry you away;
    morning after morning, by day and by night,
    it will sweep through.”
The understanding of this message

    will bring sheer terror.
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You don't have to agree with me on what I said, and I also didn't tell you these things to be scared. I told you this to open your eyes to the truth and reality about halloween. These things are scary, but if we break the covenant with death and hell, we don't have to be afraid. If we have Jesus before us, and the world and death behind us, we have absolutely nothing to fear.

Instead of celebrating halloween, find a fun yearly alternative for it. Me and my mom always put up our decorative Christmas houses, which is our alternative. Or maybe you could watch a movie with your family, or go shopping, or whatever you enjoy doing that doesn't have a covenant with death.

Making wise choices will make a huge impact on your life. ❤️

~Graciepopstar91

Rare Item Monday!

Hey, Jammer’s! It’s CoolCat here with another post. I am writing this post pretty late and I am very tired, so because of that I’m going to just jump right into this weeks Rare Item Monday!

Today’s Rare Item Monday for Animal Jam is the Rare Flaming Jack O Lantern Mask.

Thoughts: I hate to say it but I’m not a fan of this weeks Rare Item Monday. The only thing I like about it is the choice of colors that were used.

Overall I rate Animal Jams Rare Item Monday a 4. Now let’s move onto our next Rare Item Monday.

Today’s Rare Item Monday for Play Wild is the Rare Jack O Lantern Hat.

Thoughts: Honestly I’m not a fan of this weeks Rare Item Monday either. This is basically the same as the other one, just minus the flames with different colors.

Overall I rate Play Wilds Rare Item Monday a 3. Comment down below what you think!

Here is today’s verse.

“Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. -1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)

As always, Bye Jammer’s! And -Jam On!-

The Importance Of Kindness - Life And Death In The Tongue

Hi guys! I hope you are having a great Tuesday afternoon! My afternoon has been kinda boring, but it's been nice. When my niece stayed with us for two month, I was wanted to be bored, because she kept me so so busy. XDD Sounds weird, but if you had to chase a little kid for two months and go back and forth to the hospital to visit your sister, you'd get it... hehe

Honestly, I'm a little nervous writing this post, but I feel it needs to be addressed. Let's get started!

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Writing on AJC hasn't been as enjoyable as it used to be a year or two ago, because recently, I've been getting slammed with not-so-nice comments from anonymous's, that, in short, tell me to quit, and that my posts aren't good. And it's been putting a whole lot of stress on me, every time I click to look at the comments.

I'm not going to go into a whole lot of details, and I don't want this post to come off wrong at all. I'm not sure 100% who these anonymous people are, but above anything else, I'm not mad at whoever you all are. I'm not angry, and I forgive you. I just want to address the importance of kindness and respect. I know a lot of people think that if they aren't face to face with the person in real life, and if they say things through the internet that they're better off, and it's not as harsh, but it does have the same impact as if you were face to face. It's really hurtful, and stressful. I'm not saying this on behalf of just myself, and wanting my posts not to be spammed, I'm saying this on behalf of everyone. On behalf of this blog, my blog, other blogs, and the whole community. Kindness is so vital to having a strong community.

There's a lot of verses in the Bible that support kindness, and this particular verse says that God will show kindness to us, if we show kindness to him.

Romans 11:22

Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you will be cut off.

Please consider this. Choosing kindness is something we should all do, regardless of how we feel about the other person. Kindness and forgiveness are both biblical, and vital to a good community. I know this post might spark arguments, but you don't have to agree with me. We can agree to disagree, you can tell me your opinion, but please share your opinions in kind ways. Your words are powerful. Proverbs 18:21 says there is life and death in the tongue.

I'm going to leave the post at that, but I encourage you to watch the music video below. It's a song called Words by Hawk Nelson, that's basically a song about this very subject.


If you've left 20 comments, never commented before, I've met you, or never have met you, whoever you are, wherever you come from, I forgive you. I'm not mad at you. I'm not angry with you. I love you. Like, sincerely love you. Not because I have to, not because that's the right thing to do, I love you just for who you are. God loves you too. I love you, because he first loved us. He gives me the ability to do that. I really, really, really, love you, no matter what. ❤️

Rare Item Monday! + Free Ice Cream?!

Hey, Jammer’s! It’s CoolCat here with another post. Before I start off with today’s Rare Item Monday, I wanted to share a promotion at Wendy’s for free ice cream with you all! Before I continue I will say that technically you do have to pay one dollar to cash in on the deal, but it is still totally worth it! The deal is that if you donate to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, you will get a coupon book for five free junior frostys! Even though you have to pay a dollar, your still getting free ice cream in the process. Plus it is for a very good cause. My family has been participating for the past five years and we love it! We look forward to this every fall. You can purchase these books until October 31st or while supplies lasts.

*NOTE*

The coupon books this year are Halloween themed. Usually they aren’t but this year they are. That is something to keep in mind if you don’t participate in Halloween.


Now let’s move onto today’s Rare Item Monday! Today’s Rare Item Monday for Animal Jam is the Rare Flaming Crown.

Thoughts: In my opinion this weeks Rare Item Monday is just okay. It’s a green and yellow crown with black flames. I feel the colors are dull and don’t match very well. But I feel my complaints are minor.


Overall I rate Animal Jam’s Rare Item Monday a 6. Now let’s move onto Play Wild’s Rare Item Monday.

Today’s Rare Item Monday for Play Wild is the Rare Yeti Mask.

Thoughts: It is just a plain yellow mask. I have mentioned several times before in the past that I do not care for masks, but the colors on this Rare Item Monday are very vibrant which makes me like it.

Overall I rate Play Wilds Rare Item Monday a 8.

Which one was your favorite? Comment down below!

Here is today’s verse.

“Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fufill the law of Christ.” -Galatians 6:2

As always, bye Jammer’s! And -Jam On!-

Suggestions Please.......?

Uh
Hi
Ummmmmm

I actually have no idea what to post about...

Today went by really quick and I pushed blogging to one of the very last things I had to do today...
And I'm running out of ideas...
So...
Could you guys give me some suggestions for posting? All of my ideas aren't Animal Jam related- they're all music related. XDD I could show you guys merch I recently bought but I rather post that on my blog because my blog is a CCM/Christian/Animal Jam blog all combined into one
So

Yeah...
That's about all I have to say...
So...
Here's a Bible verse

Psalm 19:14

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

God made you. Uniquely. Beautifully. Intentionally. Purposefully. Wonderfully.


Byebye have a nice week. :D

Rare Item Monday!

Hey, Jammer’s! It’s CoolCat here with another post! I can’t believe it’s already Monday again! It feels like I just wrote last weeks post a few days ago. I’m writing this post rather late, so I’m just going to jump right into today’s Rare Item Monday!

Today’s Rare Item Monday for Animal Jam is the Rare Spooky Cat Hat!

Thoughts: I really like this weeks Rare Item Monday! It’s a black hat with hints of white and purple. I love cats so it’s kind of obvious that I would like this one. I also really love the hints of purple!

Overall I rate Animal Jams Rare Item Monday a 10! Now let’s move onto Play Wilds Rare Item Monday.

Today’s Rare Item Monday for Play Wild is the Rare Proto Phantom Necklace!

Thoughts: I don’t like this one as much as the one on Animal Jam. I think it’s because the Necklace is heeen instead of black. If it was black I would give it a ten!

Overall I rate Play Wilds Rare Item Monday a 7!

Which one was your favorite? Comment down below!

Here is today’s verse.

“How great you are, O Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.” -2 Samuel 7:22

As always, bye Jammer’s! And -Jam On!-

Messages in a Bottle Needs To Return! And Books, And CODE!

Hiya Jammers!
First of all...

 
WHY AJ
CAN YOU PUT BLOOD ON YOUR EGGS NOW?! 



In 2016, October 27th, there was this thing called 'Messages In A Bottle" 

 
This lasted until January 20th.
 This was probably the best event added to Animal Jam! I remember logging into Animal Jam each day, wondering what the next clue is, what the next item is, what will lead us closer and closer to the new animal? It appeared every other day, changing to every other third day in November.

Oh my goodness, such nostalgia... 


These bottles, sense we waited months and months for the animals reveal, made the sheep's release really exciting, and sheep are still somewhat popular I think. They should really do this again!

 (who couldn't love them?!) 
Lately Animal Jam's features have been.. how you say... dull? 
Balloosh (seems like a type of splash):
Jammers: OH YEYEYEYEYEYEYE PARTY PARTY NEW LANDDDDDDDDDDDDD
1 day later:
THIS LAND IS COOOOLLLLL
2 days later:
 I need to find that last journey book animal..
3 days later:
Balloosh? Never heard of it. Do you want a spike?  

Cami's Tent: Even though personally I love this tent...
Jammers: OOOH SO COOL! It's a really neat place, and good for trading :D
4 days later:
Coral Canyons tradey tradey!!!
Honestly I doubt alot of people know it exists..

Underwater Diamond Shops:
Jammers; Oooooooooh shineyyy
1 day later:
What's... Kani Cove?..

What we really darn need is BOOKS
LIKE ANIMAL JAM
CMONNNN

It would work somewhat the way masterpieces do.
-It would cost 2-3 diamonds
-You could fit 1-2 thousand words
-There would be a little art studio on the pages where you could draw pictures, or you could add masterpieces into it like Jammer Walls  
-It would be member, it would really convince me to buy membership!
-You could add comments
-You would be able to put ANY words into it, but AJ would moderate it (just imagine if we had Jammer Wall chat in it.. that'd be a nightmare) 

There would probably be some problems, but idk :P 
ALSO
If you put in the code 'penguins' you will get awarded with a penguin avatar and pet! 
Even if your nonmember..  
YESYESYES
Credit to Vi for that information!

That's all for now! (It's as cold as an Icewing's breath outside)



Fall Den!

Hello hello happy fall y'all! (idk) I hope you guys are having a fantastic day so far! I'm currently awaiting the mail to come, because I'm getting a letter, and a package... Our mail always comes so late, so I'm very on edge right now. XDD

Today I decided to show you guys a cute fall den I've been working on! I didn't make a halloween den, because I don't celebrate halloween. A post about why I don't celebrate halloween will come later this month, but to get an idea of why, you can read Housemom322's post that she wrote on my blog, by clicking here. Aaand for a very long in-depth reason of why you can click here.

But as for now, here's the fall den that I made!

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This is the entrance! You'll see in all of the den that I tried to use warm colors, with lots of oranges, browns, and yellows.


This is kinda the study/breakfast nook. I love the acorn tea pot, so I had to use that in this room!


A very tiny living room. XD


And the bedroom! I tried to make it a little similar to what my room in real life is. I have pictures above my bed, and my beginner guitar and full size guitar near the wall (which in my real room is actually closer to the head of my bed XD).


And the backyard! I was going to add a porch swing back here, but I felt that it took up too much room.

I hope this den tour gives you some inspiration on how to decorate your own fall den!

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Here's todays Bible verse!

Romans 5:3

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.

No matter what problems and trials you're facing, God is bigger than it, and if you believe and trust in Him, He will get you through it.

Rare Item Monday! + Frog Wrangler?!

Hey, Jammers! It’s CoolCat here with another post! How are you all doing? I hope you had a great weekend! I don’t usually share stories on my posts but, I thought this one was too good not to share! Last night we had a frog in our house!

It all started when my cat Oreo was going crazy after something behind a container we have behind our front door. After moving the containers a bit there was the frog. I stayed back at first until I found out it was a frog.
We have had some crazy critters sneak into our house before, with the most startling one being a snake. But once I found out it wasn’t a snake I started to help. My mom is pretty scared of frogs, but I’m not so I made sure to catch it without it getting hurt or eaten by Oreo. So my mom grabbed a bucket and a fly swatter for me to guide it into the bucket. But let me tell you I didn’t catch it easily! It jumped all over the living room, behind our tv, into the dining room, and on two of our dining room chairs, one of which my Nana was sitting on, before I was able to put the bucket upside down over the frog.
After I caught my mom Nana and I were celebrating! But then after the quick celebration I realized I had to now pick up the bucket without letting the frog out. I then asked my mom for a thin piece of paper to slide under the bucket. She found one for me and I was finally able to successfully get the frog outside, but not before I said bye to the cute little froggy! I then realized our next door neighbor was in his driveway probably wondering what I was cooing over and saying bye to.

And that is my super long frog story! Do you guys like stories like this? I don’t know if you guys would believe it but stuff like this happened quite often. Next time it happens I can talk about it! Has something like this happened to you guys? What is the craziest thing that snuck in your house? Comment down below!

Now let’s continue this post with today’s Rare Item Monday!

Today’s Rare Item Monday for Animal Jam is the Rare Box Head!

Thoughts: I’m honestly not a huge fan of this item. It’s a red box with scary eyes. This one is just okay in my opinion. Overall I rate it a 4. Now let’s move onto Play Wilds Rare Item Monday!

Today’s Rare Item Monday for Play Wild is the Rare Tarantula Mask!

Thoughts: I definitely know you guys won’t believe this after hearing the frog story, but I am terrified  of any and all kinds of spiders!! Even one the size of a dime or smaller will make me faint. Okay I might be a little dramatic but still... Even though I can’t stand spiders I actually like this mask! I know I said a week or two ago that I don’t like masks, I feel this one is an exception. I really like this one! Overall I rate it a 10!!

Which Rare Item Monday was your favorite? I think you guys know mine! I guess I should end this super long post here. See you guys next week! But before I go here is today’s verse.

“I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me is no savior. I have revealed and saved and proclaimed — I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses, “declares the Lord, “that I am God.” -Isaiah 43:11-12

As always, bye Jammers! And -Jam On!-

Why?

Its Night of the Phantoms! Which means...


Why do we let Phantoms roam around Jamaa?! THAT'S SO DANGEROUS
IT'S NO SAFE 

Where did that skull come from?
Why
why why. 
Wait do we do lab experiments on Phantoms..
O........O 

I thought Phantoms were made out of some type of goo? How are there bones?


SPLOOT! 

Where do these eyeballs come from, why are we drinking them, how come only some of them are floating? 

 
Does Sir Gilbert have a son? 
 
Why do we kill other Phantoms to get candy? 
THEY'RE CRYING  D: 

YOU DON'T TOUCH THEM YOU KILL THEM  

Why is Bitter Sweets so so laggy.. 

Anyways, that is all for now!
Hope you enjoyed this post!
AND MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAvORRR 

p.s 
 
SWIFTALU COMMENTED ON MY DRESSUP SCENE THAT I MADE WITH THE DOGS SHE MADE FOR THIS MONTHHHHHHHHHH
c:
now I wish I spent more effort on that scene


Animal Jam Quiz!

Hi everyoooone! I hope you are having a fantastic beginning of your week! Since my sister and niece moved out, it's been pretty quiet at my house. XD But I'm enjoying it. I've been threatening to whip out my guitar and start learning how to play it, but I've been lazyyyyyyyy. All I have energy for is to 1) read my Bible 2) do school 3) go on Instagram, and that's basically my day right there. Maybe we'll go to the store later this week.
Maybe.
Just maybe.
Maaaan I need to learn how to play my guitar... XDD My goal is to completely know how to play it by October of 2019. We're seriously thinking about going on a mission trip October 2019, so I'd love to know how to play it by then, and take it with us!

Let's get going with today's post, shall we?

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I had a really fun idea for a post today, but it started to get late, so maybe I'll do that next week. But for this week, I have something that might also be fun!

On websites, or in books, sometimes there's a fun quiz that relate to the specific topic of the website page/book. I thought it might be kinda fun to make an Animal Jam quiz like that, that people can answer down in the comments! Here it is!

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1. What's your favorite clothing item on Animal Jam?
a) Top hats
b) Spikes
c) Necklaces
d) Armors

2. What's your favorite ocean in Animal Jam?
a) Kani Cove
b) Bahari Bay
c) Deep Blue
d) Crystal Reef

3. If you could only have one den item on Animal Jam, which would it be?
a) A masterpiece
b) HD TV
c) Pile of leaves
d) Claw machine

4. If you could only have one feature on Animal Jam, which would it be?
a) Buddies
b) Art studio
c) Jammer Wall
d) Trading system

5. How often do you play Animal Jam everyday?
a) 10+ hours
b) 9-5 hours
c) 5-2 hours
d) 1 hour or less

6. What's your favorite game on Animal Jam?
a) Pill Bugs
b) Fast Foodies
c) Temple of Triva
d) Best Dressed

7. What's your favorite animal on Animal Jam?
a) Arctic Wolf
b) Bunny
c) Wolf
d) Monkey

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And here are my answers!

1. What's your favorite clothing item on Animal Jam?

I think I'd have to go with D, armors! I especially love the gingerbread armor during Christmas time. It's so cute!

2. What's your favorite ocean in Animal Jam?

I'll go with D, Crystal Reef. It's probably the least laggy ocean land. XDD It's really pretty, and I love the pet shop there!

3. If you could only have one den item on Animal Jam, which would it be?

It's a tie between A a masterpiece and a D claw machine... People put so much time into masterpieces sometimes, and I love them when they're made specifically for a person. But I could spend hours playing a claw machine... So I dunno.

4. If you could only have one feature on Animal Jam, which would it be?

I feel like a lot of people are going to be saying this too, but I'm going with A, buddies! I've met so many great people through Animal Jam, and I don't think I'd even be playing if I didn't have buddies.

5. How often do you play Animal Jam everyday?

Lately it's been D, one hour or less. I used to play a lot more than that, but I think it's healthier this way. I don't wanna spend my whole life on AJ, sooo... XD

6. What's your favorite game on Animal Jam?

A, Pill Bugs! It's so much fun! And I have some great memories playing that game with my niece.

7. What's your favorite animal on Animal Jam?

A, arctic wolves. That's my main animal on Animal Jam, and once you accessorize them, they are so cute!

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I can't wait to hear your answers! You can either put your answers on your blog, or in the comments below! Have fun!

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Here's todays Bible verse!

1 Timothy 6:12

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.

God made you. Uniquely. Beautifully. Intentionally. Purposefully. Wonderfully.

Rare Item Monday!

Hey, Jammers! It’s CoolCat here with another post! Happy October everyone! I don’t think I even have to ask if anyone is excited to get and eat candy this month! What is your favorite candy? My top two favorites are Hershey bars and Reese’s! I do love almond joys as well but those are rare finds in bags of candy. What is your favorite candy?

Let’s continue this post with today’s Rare Item Monday! Today’s Rare Item Monday for Animal Jam is the Rare Acary Robot Mask!

Thoughts: This mask may not be scary, but I like it! I’m not a huge fan of it though since I don’t really like masks too much, but it’s still not a bad item! Overall I rate the Rare Scary Robot Mask a 6. Now let’s move onto Play Wilds Rare Item Monday!

Today’s Rare Item Monday for Play Wild is the Rare Pumpkin Armor!

Thoughts: I actually really like this item! I love pumpkins and this is a perfect item for the season! What I would really love to see is a continuation of the pumpkin armor set throughout the rest of the month. Overall I rate the Rare Pumpkin Armor a 10!

I hope you enjoyed this weeks post! Which Rare Item Monday was your favorite?

Here is today’s verse.

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” -Matthew 5:11-12

As always, bye Jammers! And -Jam On!-
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