Show the World the Real You | Why Our Light Scares Us More than the Dark | Pumpkin Walk in the Woods

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Welcome to a special edition of Olde Stone Well Farm, one in which I invite you to explore your fears - and finally overcome them so that you can truly live! It has been said we often fear are light more than the darkness, letting doubts and insecurities dim the bright future God has for us. So come for a little behind the scenes look at typical day at the farm...and stay as we go on a pumpkin prayer walk. Enjoy your time in the Vermont woods! And do me a favor...let go of all the fears that are holding you back this day and let your God light shine! Thank you for joining me. Like, share, comment!! There is room for all at the old farm table! Blessings!

[@tracysoteriou]

We need more pastors like you.

[@lorettamarion4725]

God is using you to reach the lost, the hurting, and to all of us that wrestle with one fear or many. God knows everyone struggles with fear/ worry, with something. Thank you Pastor Donna for letting your light shine and being a vessel that God uses!!

[@patriciacinea3097]

Fritz joyfully lets his light shine bright! I will more confidently now. Will remember the pumpkin carving and God working unneeded stuff out of my life, and the light overcoming the darkness. Thank you, Pastor Donna.

[@annekernohan8413]

Thank you, what a gift you have, of encouragement and communication. I so look foreword to your videos . God bless

[@eyesofblue1050]

Beautiful Donna. Such a wonderful message. It’s all so beautiful. The clothing, the colors, the animals, the pumpkins. I cried a little, I smiled, I laughed. I enjoyed this so much. Thank you from my heart. You are so calming. Your voice. Your videos. Loved it.

[@ConfusedMonarchButterfly-rj1dr]

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. It has made me look at my life in a different way. I want to let my light shine, but sometimes I feel I am not good enough. Your advice has given me the confidence I need to try. Your videos are so inspiring.❤

[@ColleenComito]

Once again Pastor Donna, you have touched my heart and invited all who have the privilege of encountering you, to emerge from hiding, confront the fears, and allow God to free us to become whom He has called us to be. We are asked not to hide our light…, I am disabled now and I often hide both physically and emotionally. With God’s grace and the action of the Holy Spirit working through you, I give my fiat to God and trust in the beauty of the Holy Spirit shining through me. We are blessed by the gift of who you are Pastor Donna. Blessings, Colleen

[@raggiodelia]

Congratulations Donna!your carving pumpinks are wonderful!You spread the Christ light every time your inspired words give us strenght ,Thanks!❤ NO FEARS anymore,🎉 because inside this word I found the word "SAFER"!Yes! Be Safer with God means living in the light!("I will fear no evil..'(Psalm23). I choose to be " devote of the light" trusting in God's guidance .Have a great All Hallows Eve!👻

[@blackoakspring2193]

Thank you!! Great message of encouragement ❤ Fritz is beautiful.😃🎃🍁

[@Robin-f1z]

Pastor Donna thankyou for your wondder

[@melindaferreira9879]

Yes .. 🙏🏼..

[@karenmacintyre6806]

Many Thanks for your inspirational and meanful Pumpkin Walk. Iam going to buy Marianne Williamsons book Return to Love Blessings❤😊

[@Catherine_Koeckx]

Thank you Pastor Donna for taking us with you in your Halloween walk and for your thoughts and deep messages! Love your humour! God bless from sunny Belgium 🍁🎃

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thank you Pastor Donna, your videos leave so much to think about. God bless

[@StephSchLDD]

So true. I have some pumpkins on my porch, but now I’m wondering why I stopped carving pumpkins just because my kids grew up. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine……..

[@StephSchLDD]

PS My hubby says you need to get a Sheetrock saw to carve your pumpkins with, makes it easier.

[@ellenluney1912]

Thank you Pastor Donna love your vidoes they are so encourageing❤

[@bobbiecalgaro5888]

Thank you! You’ve nailed it again. I have spent so much of my adult years trying to be what I thought was expected of me. Reading self help books back in the day to help me fit in with my wardrobe, my parenting skills, my Christian walk, my life. Now I am just being who I am and it’s so much more comfortable. (too bad it took me 71 years to figure that out, well maybe 50) I know that I will always have that fear of putting myself out there. But it’s way past time of being who God wants me to be instead of who the world wants me to be. And I think it’s funny about your editorship of Presbyterians Today. I had given up reading it way before you came on board because it’s always been so academic. My faith is anything but and I have a hard time identifying with the denomination that I have been in all my life. I stay a Presbyterian but I am really somewhere in between main line denomination and evangelical and I have yet to find that niche out there. But I know that my relationship with God is not a denomination thing but a personal thing. Thanks again for often speaking my truth through your words.

[@mullins809]

Such a truth I’ve hidden who I really am my whole life just to fit in . The people that were around me never want me to shine - thank you another amazing message ! Your videos make me face my fears and challenges me. Your light has shown through on this video you should be proud of yourself! ❤

[@cuddlemuff6632]

Pastor Donna, May I say, you look gorgeous in your 18th century jacket, skirt and large hat! Really impressed that you carved all those pumpkins yourself. I’d assumed you had a team of set designers to supporting you. I appreciate your message on the pumpkin prayer walk. ❤

[@maryfisher1965]

Another wonderful video. Fritz made me laugh….he is such a loving and playful furry boy!

[@PamMorris-w1y]

Pastor Donna, a beautiful message that rings true.... I love your Happy faced pumpkins. They looked so festive all lite up in the woods, on your pumpkin prayer walk! So special and pretty! Your videos are wonderful, and I always receive a message, or they leave me thinking about things!"❤❤❤ Blessings to you and your family. Fritz looks like a big teddy bear!! 🥰

[@Robin-f1z]

Pastor Donna thank you for your wonderful HALLOWEEN message your prayer walk was wonderful . I just love your dog he is such a a big cuddly friend .I was wondering if you could keep me in your prayers I have to have some test on my heart and I am quite nervous thank you.

[@sunflowermarcia7277]

What a great topic. I am most afraid of rejection. I have had so much of it especially from my Ex husband. I just act like I think will get accepted. I now have an infant granddaughter and spend time with her each week. She is helping me get back to who I am and to letting my personality light shine through. It is truly a blessed time and her parents encourage me.

[@jessiemacintosh6627]

Just be yourself, it's how God made you.

[@MissFreud-d9t]

Dear Pastor Donna, I just watched your video on my TV. I enjoyed it very much. Like you, i love the fun and childlike creativity every season. I try every year to invite friends to bring their pumpkins, and we carve and decorate, and paint together, then enjoy some homemade soup, desserts and hot chocolate, etc. Matthew 5:15 came to mind. I love your candelstick holder. Your light shines brightly and gives your followers the invitation to bathe in its warmth and peace. When we lose the childlike wonder and allow it to go dormant, i believe we are cheating ourselves out of a marvelous journey. I agree that as i get older, i have to think about things i never even considered in my 40s, 50s, and 60s. I am 74, and i asked myself how did i get here?? Lol. But then, i turn to gratude because so many i know in my life never experienced that privilege. I like Marianne Williamsons' writings. I never heard of the quote you mentioned that the two things we fear are life and death. It really made me ponder that one! It is in being personable and down to earth that i believe helps others to connect and see the human side. Keep shining your light and being you. YOU are a beacon. God bless. Phyllis from Central PA ❤

[@naturliebhaber4875]

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[@mtnshelby7059]

Very cute pumpkin video. But I'm with the hubs...one of my personal choices is just not participating in seasonal activities like decorating and pumpkin carving. 😂

[@suzanne11-11]

Such a wonderful Halloween video with a poignant and empowering message. Thank you Pastor Donna. On the light and funny side of things, I chuckled at your husband's expressions and couldn't help but wonder what his thoughts were. If I had to caption it, I probably would guess it was something like, "Oh no, you've got to be kidding, carve pumpkins? Not me. I'm outta here." On a more serious note, your message brought to mind my favorite Bible verse that has seen me through a lifetime of doubts, worries, concerns, and fears. Isaiah 41:10 "Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand". May we all place our faith, trust and belief in our Heavenly Father who loves us and be a reflection of His light so that we might shine ours to bring praise, glory and honor to Him in all that we do.

[@Robin-f1z]

Thank you for your wonderful Halloween message I loved your Halloween prayer walk it was wonderful. FRITZ is such a wonderful dog he is so cute, I was wondering if you could keep me in your prayers ai have to have some test on my heart and I am quite nervous thank you.

[@GreatKnitting]

What truth ! I’ve been thinking about this all week AND here you are saying what I’ve been thinking. Synchronicity I would say! Thank you so much for bringing to light issues that need to be dealt with no matter what one’s age. trying to live in the light but it sure is difficult. Thank you again Pastor Donna for your wonderful words and visuals happy Halloween !🎃🎃🎃🎃