The Carnival Has Come to Town

I haven’t been here long enough to have experienced the carnival coming to Tabernacle.  But, I have heard some interesting stories by some of you about lots of drunken behavior.  When I think of carnivals, I always think of how great it was going to them when I was a young boy.  I remember them being nothing but fun.  In fact, as an adult, when the carnival came to Parkersburg, the first year I was there, I gathered up the boys and took them.  I was expecting the same fun that I enjoyed as a boy.  But, some of the same stories you told me of our local carnival came true there in Parkersburg and I was devastated.  It was a debauchery of an event.  I was actually scared for my kids.  That’s pretty bad.  It is too bad that our society ruins some cool things.  Carnivals are supposed to be great fun, but now I avoid them.  What has happened?  I can’t help but think that as we move away from God’s will, fun takes on a whole new meaning.  Actually, fun takes on a sinful meaning.  This has made me think of my own life.  How has my view of fun changed?  I am afraid that I have allowed this world to affect it.  So, in kind of weird way, I am glad the carnival has come to town.  It is a good reminder for me to keep “fun” in His perspective not the world’s!

Sincerely, Bill McGee!