A/N: Hello, colleagues! Yes, I am back to calling you guys "Colleagues" but I don't care! Also, I'll only do the reviews on the previous chapter. Like, for example, all of these reviews are from chapter three, the chapter before this one. Anyway, let's get into some reviews, huh?
TMNTGFKittySidekick01 - The part with Luna was a powerful thing to read! It was wonderful! Update soon!
Yeah, I try. That bit was based on Gerald Crabb's story of how he got saved. Please Forgive Me (which will be sung in this story at some point) was written about that event. Anyway, yes it was. It blessed me as I was writing it, to be honest.
GojiraCipher - Very emotional with Luna, however I would suggest going over her backstory to show us how she oversaw her sinful life up until now.
Great chapter, hope to see more.
Thanks, man! And, I don't know how to fulfill your suggestion. I'll come up with something. Maybe it can be a scenario in a future chapter with the Devil throwing her past life back in her face. I honestly didn't think that I'd write that on the third chapter! See how God works?
Jack of harts - Saying homosexuality is a sin is like saying ADHD is a sin it's something you're born with and can't change I should know I have both
...Okay...let me put this in a way that it wouldn't hurt your feelings... YOU. ARE. NOT. BORN WITH IT! It's a CHOICE! A choice that the Devil MAKES you think is a have to! Anyway, with that off my chest, on with it!
KRUSA1 - Homosexuality is wrong eh? That's the kind of backwards thinking that led to the holocaust and that stuff being in the bible? Power mad lunatic extremists have been using that kind of excuse since forever
"The lord says it and so it shall be"
Mentality unstable serial killers have said that kind of thing when going after hookers
Some of this stuff may be relevant but that stuff from Leviticus is medieval nazi era hocus pocus BS that justifies inequality which Leads to violence between people of all kinds so what will you do when you find out one of your bible friends is gay? Will you coldly reject him because of his orientation calling a slave of Satan and all that? Or will you take the time to open your eyes and try to walk in his shoes?
Okay, you're comparing my religious beliefs on...murderers, prostitutes, and...Nazis? What? Anyway, as an answer to your question, no, I would not reject them, they'd still be my friend, or I'll still consider them my friend. But I'll pray that God leads them from the road that they're going down.
Christian - Hey, I think your story is amazing! I don't know if canonicaly some of the loud house might be religious (even though the producers would never admit something like that sadly). You write the story on how you want it to be and obviously from the bible. And don't let people harass you about the luanxmaggie ship because that's not even canon at all, the fandom made them a couple even though the character maggie only appeared once on the show if I'm correct and they had nothing in common so they are not a couple! I'll be praying for your safety especially when you get to the Mcbrides.
Thanks. And, thanks for the prayers. I'll need them. XD But, seriously. Thank you.
KRUSA1 - All this stuff about Leviticus has got me thinking a few things: 1. Was the gay rights movement of the sixties for nothing? 2. if God gave us free will why did he tell us being gay is bad among other things that seem contradictory? either he has a sick sense of moral and cosmic humor, or it was the original writers fault, the first writers of the bible where humans who may have subconsciously put their own prejudices in the bible and that is what everyone believed in since, humans have misinterpreted and misunderstood things all the time!
Look at the nazis, in the 40s some skull were discovered in Germany and the nazis thought it was proof that one human ancestor wiped out another when in reality they interbred
The whole being gay is bad thing is outdated nonsense if anything we should more accepting of homosexuality in general, for while places like China and India suffer a overpopulation problem other places appear to be doing better maybe homosexuality is god's way of preventing overpopulation the world over the lord works in mysterious ways this is the 21st century after all, either update and and open up or rot and die under a wave unpopularity and stubborn pride
WHAT IS WITH YOU AND NAZIS?! Anyway, God does not change! He never will change! The only thing that changed was we got access into Heaven when Jesus came down here and died on the Cross for us! That's it! And, no more sacrificing. Also, God picked people that He KNEW would not misinterpret. Like, David, for example. I believe that if they did write what they wanted and not what God told them, then God would strike them down and kill them right there. Either that or stop blessing them. And, if I remember correctly, God is the one who said that Homosexuality is a sin. He wouldn't born you into it if it's a sin. Granted we all are born into sin, but that's different. Also, God told us that the same reason He gave us the Ten Commandment; to let us know what's wrong and what's right. And, one more thing, IT'S ADAM AND EVE NOT ADAM AND STEVE! Anyway, I have been and I will pray for you.
Mr. Noname - Keep in mind also that God has nothing against physical self-defense, either, and that He Himself stated that there will be times to break the rules (Luke 10:29-37 and 6:6-10). (Although, in all fairness, that WAS Jesus - as God in flesh - having the authority to interpret His own word as He saw fit.)
...Yeah, I'm probably being redundant at this point. Still, it might be interesting to see the narrator and his new family encounter someone who's too far gone. Those kinds still pop up from time to time in this life, even now.
Excellent job with Luna. I can imagine Lola going through something similar. As for the ex-bullies, will we get some convincing backstory as to how they became what they were? I'm just saying it's easy to write redemption, but it's difficult to make it convincing. You know?
1. I believe that God is okay with us defending ourselves and others. That is why I don't believe killing in a war is a sin. Anyway, though I didn't find anything about self-defence in those verses, I believe you're right. 2. Yes. Yes, you are...kidding (lol). Anyway, they will encounter ones that are too far gone, though I will not tell you who. I'll give you a hint; they're in the actual show. They're not OCs... 3. Thank ya! Also, Lola is a child, so God won't hold anything against her or Lana. Though, Lisa may have reached the age of accountability mentally. I'll pray about that and think about it. And, yes, I've never thought of the backstory of the bullies. I do, however, believe I have come up with a backstory for the leader. Anyway, thank you for all of your helpful reviews, man! Hope you like this chapter, and continue to give me ideas and point out stuff that I could do.
Mr. Noname - Don't let people like KRUSA1 or jack of harts get you down. They can call folks like you and me homophobic all they want, they just don't know what they're talking about. I mean, it's not like you threatened to MURDER homosexual people, right?
Right! We're still meant to love them and pray for them! I still love them like siblings, even though they don't love me back! What gives?! Anyway, thank you for that. And, I don't know why they call us homophobic! Phobic means afraid of something. We're not afraid of man, but we should fear God. The Bible says, "Do not fear man, who can destroy the body; fear God, who can destroy the soul." Anyway, thanks again.
MusicMan564 - O mighty Lord Satan,
God of this world,
God of my flesh,
God of my mind,
God of my innermost Will!
Every part of this world is within Your power.
You are within every part of this world.
Every part of me is within Your power.
You are within every part of me.
I am Yours, whether I serve You willingly or not,
for I am myself, whether I am true to myself or not.
Of my own free will, I now acknowledge Your power.
Of my own free will, I now present myself to You.
... Okay, I'm confused... The first line is what confuses me because the rest of this...poem? The rest of it is written like you're talking about God. What? I'm confused. Explain if you're making fun or if you...wrote this to spread the Gospel.
Thank you all for your reviews, even if they were filled with hate and condemnation. I'll keep you all in my prayers. There is an actual message in this chapter and I'm more of a teacher or a singer than a Preacher. So, I'm sorry if it seems small. Also, I took away some of the stuff in the show that made no sense and added some stuff that makes sense. The personalities, though, I tried my best to keep right. Anyway, enjoy the chapter!
As the sun got closer to the mountains, and an orange glow emitted from the horizon, you were just leaving the house, tying your tie while you were headed to "Vanzilla" with Lincoln, Lynn, Luna, Leni, and the twins.
"Wait!" you heard a voice from behind you call.
You turned around swiftly and saw Luan, dressed in a white top and a yellow plaid skirt with her same shoes, socks, and her hair was fixed the same, walking toward you.
"Can...can I come?" she asked.
"Of course," you answered. "The more, the better."
She smiled as she hurried with you.
As you stepped through the door with seven of your siblings, you all were greeted by the Pastor first, then as you all sat down, you noticed familiar people walk through the back door. They were the ones who mocked you and your siblings.
"Why are they here?" Lynn coldly asked.
"I don't think they came to start anything," you pointed out. "Look at their faces."
"So?" Lynn asked, confused.
"I know that look," you said. "That's the look of conviction."
"What's that?" the twins, plus Leni asked.
"Conviction is when God's trying to take you from sin. He makes you feel guilty, I guess, about the life you had before you were a Christian," you explained. "That's what happens when a Christian prays for a sinner."
"Oh..." Lana sighed. "Well, how?"
"I don't how," you said. "God and Jesus are the only ones who know how. I don't think the Angels even know."
"Evening, Church!" the Pastor announced the start of the Service up on top of the podium. "Great day to be in the House of the Lord, amen?"
You never were one to speak up in Church, even to say Amen.
He started again by preaching, "I ask people all the time what they're most thankful for, and they say things like food, clothes, normal everyday stuff, but there's one thing that they never mention; the fact that when they got up and looked out the door, there was no hearse there to take them to the cemetery. That alone is something to praise the Lord about, Amen?"
Again, you nodded your head, you didn't say anything more.
"Now, if I can call on Pamala and Jamie to come up here, we'll sing a couple of songs."
The two women who sat in front of you got up and went to the piano, so you already know some of their names. you, your siblings, and the rest of the Church stood up and prepared to sing.
The first song was a late 1800s song, Crown him with Many Crowns (Author's note: I believe it'd be more effective if you sing along.):
"Crown Him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon His throne,
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
of Him who died for thee,
and hail Him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
Crown Him the Lord of Life,
who triumphed o'er the grave,
who died, and rose on High,
who died, eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
Crown Him the Lord of Peace,
whose Power a scepter sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease,
and all be prayer and praise,
His reign shall know no end,
and round His pierced feet
fair flowers of paradise extend
their fragrance ever sweet.
Crown Him the Lord of Love:
behold His hands and side,
those wounds, yet visible above,
in beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer. hail!
For Thou hast died for me; thy praise and glory shall not fail
throughout eternity."
The next song was a song greatly known, Heaven's Jubilee:
"Some glad morning we shall see,
Jesus in the air
Coming after you and me, joy is ours to share
What rejoicing there will be when the saints shall rise
Headed for that jubilee, yonder in the skies
Oh what singing, oh what shouting
On that happy morning when we all shall rise
Oh what glory, Hallelujah
When we meet our blessed Savior in the skies
Seems that now I almost see, all the sainted dead
Rising for that jubilee, that is just ahead
In the twinkling of an eye, changed with them to be
All the living saints to fly, to that jubilee
Oh what singing, oh what shouting
On that happy morning when we all shall rise
Oh what glory, Hallelujah
When we meet our blessed Savior in the skies
When with all that heavenly host, we begin to sing
Singing in the Holy Ghost, how the heavens will ring
Millions there will join the song, with them we shall be
Praising Christ through ages long, Heaven's Jubilee.
Oh what singing, oh what shouting
On that happy morning when we all shall rise
Oh what glory, Hallelujah
When we meet our blessed Savior in the skies."
The next song was also a very popular one, I'll Fly Away:
"Some glad morning when this life is o'er,
I'll fly away;
To a home on God's celestial shore,
I'll fly away.
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away;
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away.
When the shadows of this life have gone,
I'll fly away;
Like a bird from prison bars has flown,
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away;
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away.
Just a few more weary days and then,
I'll fly away;
To a land where joy shall never end,
I'll fly away.
I'll fly away, Oh Glory
I'll fly away;
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,
I'll fly away."
As they finished, Pamala and Jamie went back to their seats in front of you.
"Alright. Any songs or testimonies?" the Pastor asked.
A middle-aged man, who was in the middle of the Church, stood up, and said, "I just want to stand and say that I love the Lord and tell you that, whenever He comes back to get His Church, I'm glad to say that I'm goin' back with Him!"
"Comes back?" Lynn asked before the twins did.
"At the end of that story, Jesus promised to come back for the Christians to take us up to live with Him in Heaven," you explained quietly.
"The Lord put a song on my heart that I'm gonna sing for you all;
I'm standing on the bank of the river
Looking out over life's troubled sea
and I saw an old ship that was sailing
Is that the old Ship of Zion I see?
Its hull was bent and battered
from the storms of life, I could see.
Waves were rough but that old ship kept sailing.
Is that the old Ship of Zion I see?
At the stern of the ship was the captain.
I could hear it as He called out my name.
'Get on board, it's the old Ship of Zion
it will never pass this way again'.
As I step on board I'll be leaving
all my troubles and trial behind.
I'll be safe with Jesus the captain
sailing out on the Old Ship of Zion."
He sat down with tears from the Holy Spirit in his eyes as the Church applauded.
"Bless you, Gary," Jamie said.
"Anyone else?" the Pastor asked.
There were others who got up, testified, sang, then when no more would stand, the Pastor called up the singers (Author's note: It may be more effective if you search up the songs here and listen to them.).
As soon as they got up there, they started their first song, Something Going On in the Graveyard;
"A man was being buried
Placed in another's grave
The men in charge saw the enemy
And quickly ran away
They threw the body in the ground
It touched Elisha's bones
The dead men rose up with a shout
Great God what's going on
There's something going on in the graveyard
Like you ain't never seen
Saints are coming up from the ground
Oh can't you hear them sing
With resurrection power
And glory all around
There's something going on in the graveyard
The saints are Heavenbound
There is a day that's coming
Jesus spoke about
When all those who sleep in the ground
Will wake up and come out
The world says we've gone crazy
Sometimes we feel alone
One day they're gonna cry aloud
Great God what's going on
There's something going on at the graveyard
Like you ain't never seen
Saints are coming up from the ground
Oh can't you hear them sing
With resurrection power
And glory all around
There's something going on in the graveyard
The saints are Heavenbound"
As they finished, the Church once again applauded. (A/N: Let's be honest, do I really need to say when they clap? I mean, it's self-explanatory.)
The next song was called He's Alive:
"The gates and doors were barred
And all the windows fastened down
I spent the night in sleeplessness
And rose at every sound
Half in hope of sorrow
And half in fear the day
Would find the soldiers breakin' through
To drag us all away
And just before the sunrise
I heard something at the wall
The gate began to rattle
And a voice began to call
I hurried to the window
Looked down into the street
Expecting swords and torches
And the sound of soldiers' feet
But there was no one there but Mary
So I went down to let her in
John stood there beside me
As she told me where she'd been
She said they've moved Him in the night and none of us know where
The stone's been rolled away
And now His body isn't there
We both ran towards the garden
Then John ran on ahead
We found the stone and empty tomb
Just the way that Mary said
But the winding sheet they wrapped Him in
Was just an empty shell
And how or where they've taken Him
Was more than I could tell
Oh something strange had happened there
Just what I did not know
John believed a miracle
But I just turned to go
Circumstance and speculation
Couldn't lift me very high
'Cause I'd seen them crucify Him
Then I saw Him die
Back inside the house again
The guilt and anguish came
Everything I'd promised Him
Just added to my shame
When at last it came to choices I denied I knew His name
And even if He was alive
I wouldn't be the same
But suddenly the air was filled
With a strange and sweet perfume
Light that came from everywhere
Drove shadows from the room
And Jesus stood before me
With His arms held open wide
And I fell down on my knees
And I just clung to Him and cried
Then He raised me to my feet
And as I looked into His eyes
The love was shining out from Him
Like sunlight from the skies
Guilt in my confusion
Disappeared in sweet release
And every fear I ever had
Just melted into peace
He's alive! yes He's alive!
Yes, He's alive and I'm forgiven!
Heaven's gates are open wide!
He's alive! He's alive!Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, He's alive!
He's alive and I'm forgiven!
Heaven's gates are open wide!
He's alive! He's alive! He's alive!
I believe it! He's alive!
Sweet Jesus!"
"How many here believe that tonight?" the lead asked. "Amen? In a couple of days, it'll the 2,017th anniversary of His Resurrection! Y'know, it's good that people still call today 'Good Friday'. 'Cause without those nail-pierced hands and the Blood that spilled out of His side, we'd never be able to be saved! *a few Amens* Am I alone in this Church this evening? *a Church full of Amens and a few laughs*"
The next song is titled New Again:
"Mother, do not cry for me
All of this is exactly how it's supposed to be
I'm right here. Can you hear my voice?
My life, my love, my Lord,
My baby boy.
As they nail me to this tree,
Just know the Father waits for me.
God, how can this be your Will?
To have Your Son and my son killed?
Whatever happens, whatever you see,
Whatever your eyes tell you has become of me,
This is not,
Not the end.
I am making all things new again.
I remember when you were born,
In the manger when I first held You in my arms.
So many miracles and lives You've changed
And this world repays You how?
With all this pain?
Whatever happens (Whatever happens)
Whatever you see (I don't wanna see)
Whatever your eyes tell you has become of me.
This is not,
Not the end.
I am making all things new again."
"Man. That was over two-thousand years ago. Just think, three days later, the stone was rolled away and He rose again. This next song says that I know my Redeemer lives! How many here knows that tonight?"
"Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning?
And who told the ocean you can only come this far?
And who showed the moon where to hide 'till evening?
Whose words alone can catch a falling star?
I know my Redeemer lives!
I know my Redeemer lives!
Let all creation testify
Let this life within me cry
I know my Redeemer lives!
The very same God who spins things in orbit
Runs to the weary, the worn, and the weak.
And the same gentle hands that hold when I'm broken
They conquered death to bring me victory!
I know my Redeemer lives!
I know my Redeemer lives!
Let all creation testify,
Let this life within me cry,
I know my Redeemer lives!
He lives to take away my shame
Oh, He lives, forever I'll proclaim!
That's the payment for my sin.
Was the precious life He gave,
But now, He's alive and there's an empty grave!
I know my Redeemer lives.
I know my Redeemer lives.
I know my Redeemer lives!
I know my Redeemer lives!
Let all creation testify!
Let this life within me cry,
I know my Redeemer lives!
I know He lives!
I walk with Him!
I talked with Him this morning!
The grave is empty!
I know! I know! My Redeemer lives!"
"Amen! I know MY Redeemer lives, let me tell you! You know, when Jesus came to Earth, He came to Earth with a lamb nature. They spit upon Him! They cursed Him! They plucked the beard from His face! They beat the flesh off of His back!"
You looked over to see Luna set up to pay closer attention, Luan was staring at the ground, Lola and Lynn was doing the same, Lana was leaning up against the pew in front of her, intrigued, Lincoln just sat beside you and listened, and Leni just stared at the lead singer as he preached.
"They nailed Him to a tree, through His hands, and through His feet. As the Angels were looking down upon Him saying, 'Call us. You don't have to take that! You just say the word and we'll come and get You! You haven't done nothing to deserve that! We'll come and get You!' But He said no, He stayed there like a little lamb. But, you can turn a few pages, if you want, in your Bible and see that He ain't coming back in no lamb nature! The world's not gonna put Him on trial! They're not gonna spit upon our Savior! They're not gonna curse His name! They're not even gonna pluck the beard from His face and put a crown of thorns on His head! 'Cause, the crown He's gonna be wearing when He comes back won't BE no crown of thorns! He's coming back crowned King of kings and Lord of lords! Can the Church say 'Amen' about that?! That's what this next song says! The Lamb, the Lion, and the King!"
"Like a lamb led to the slaughter, Jesus never opened His mouth.
From the trial to the crucifixion and to the grave He was laid out.
After three days in the garden tomb, I can hear the angels sing
As the Lamb came forth as the Lion and the Lion became the King!
You won't find Him again at the whipping post, standing there so meek.
And He won't be nailed to a rugged cross through His hands and through His feet.
There'll never be another Calvary 'cause He don't have to prove one thing!
That day, the Lamb became the Lion and the Lion became the King!
When Jesus left His splendor to live on Earth with man,
by most, He was rejected because He came forth as the Lamb.
Oh, but, the day is soon approaching when every eye shall see
the Lamb and the Lion of Judah has been crown the King of kings!
You won't find Him again at the whipping post, standing there so meek!
And He won't be nailed to a rugged cross through His hands and through His feet!
There'll never be another Calvary 'cause He don't have to prove one thing!
That day, the Lamb became the Lion and the Lion became the King!"
"Amen! That's all we got. Pastor Eddie Johnson!" the lead singer called.
The Church applauded as the Pastor came up to the pedestal with his Bible.
"Turn to Matthew chapter 28, starting at verse 1," the Pastor instructed.
You grabbed your Bible and found it quickly. You stood up with the other Church goers and your siblings shared your Bible.
"When you're there, say 'Amen'," he instructed.
You and most of the rest of the congregation said 'Amen'.
"It says; 'In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn on the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the woman, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.' Listen to this, Church! 'HE IS NOT HERE! FOR HE IS RISEN!'
"I don't understand," Lana said.
"Me neither," Lola repeated.
"I'll explain it later, but pay attention. He might say something that'll help you understand," you replied.
"We don't celebrate Easter for the Easter Bunny, we celebrate it because JESUS CHRIST rose from the dead and was crowned King of kings and Lord of lords! Like brother Jackson said up here, they tied Him up to a whipping post to beat the flesh off Him! They pulled the beard from His face! They placed a crown of thorns on Him! Then they practically made Him CARRY A TREE up a hill to CRUCIFY HIM! After that, they laid Him in a tomb. Three days passed, Mary Magdalene stumbled upon an empty tomb and thought that He had been stolen. The Angel told her, but I imagine that she was still skeptical! Then, CHRIST the SAVIOR Himself showed up and showed her that He, in fact, HAS risen! Now, if THAT don't make you want to shout 'HALLELUJAH' or, even shed a tear of happiness or get chills just thinking about it, nothing will! Not only did He RISE FROM THE DEAD, He PROMISED that He will COME BACK TO GET US! How many people believe that tonight? Can I hear from you, Church? Let's stand."
You and your siblings stood with the rest.
"As I call the singers this evening if any of you are lost in sin, this Alter is a refuge where only you and God know what you want," the Pastor said.
"My sleep is gone, my heart is full of sorrow.
I can't believe how much I've let You down..."
You saw as the ones who hurt you came up to the Alter, then knelt. A smile crept upon your face as you got the blessing from God for helping them. There's yet another jewel in your crown up in Heaven.
"There's no better day than Good Friday and Easter Sunday to get on board the old Ship of Zion! Don't you think so?" the Pastor pointed out.
"Please forgive me.
I need Your grace to make it through,
All I have is You.
I'm at Your Mercy..."
Lana tugged at your sleeve as she started to exit the pew. You went with her to the Alter where she and Lola, even though they're kids, they understood and gave their lives to the Lord. Luan followed, Leni as well, seeing everyone else she came with was doing it, and Lynn was the last one there. Lincoln lagged behind but went with them.
"What do I do?" Leni asked.
"Do what I do, but say different things to God. All you gotta do is bow your head and say 'Please forgive me' and mean it," you explained. "Understand?"
"I think so," Leni answered in her normal carefree tone of voice.
In a matter of seconds, you heard crying coming from your sisters as you Lincoln, and Luna all got the blessing. When they were finished, they hugged each other, you, Lincoln, and Luna. When Luan went to hug Luna, tears started to well up in Luna's eyes as they hugged, as she was overjoyed that Luan chose Jesus.
When they were still crying, the bullies went to you, one after another, and said, "I'm sorry... I'm sorry..."
"It's alright. I forgive you," you replied as you hugged them, one after another.
Yet another jewel in your crown. You could only imagine how many jewels are in your crown at this point.
As you were leaving, Paster Johnson stopped you and your siblings.
He knelt down to the twins, then asked, "You have a Bible?"
The twins shook their heads as a response.
"Well, I have some for you. Wait here," he said as he went to his office to retrieve them.
He came back with four Bibles.
"These two are for each of you," he said as he gave two of them to the twins.
"Thanks!" they said at the same time.
"And the other two are for you two," he said as he gave the remaining two to Luan and Leni.
"Welcome to the family of God," he welcomed.
"But, I already have a family," Leni said, confused.
Eddie looked at you with the most confused look you have ever seen.
"She's simple minded," you whispered so she couldn't here.
"Okay... 'Welcome to the family' is a metaphor that means 'being a Christian'." he explained.
"Oh... I think I get it..." she said.
"Alright," Eddie replied. "Hope to see you all tomorrow."
"You will," you assured. "Who's singing and preaching tomorrow?"
"A group called 'Redeemed' is singing and Clancy Carr is preaching," Eddie answered.
"Alright. See you tomorrow," you said as you led your sisters and brother out to the van.
As you were nearing the van, Lynn asked for the rest of them, "Is there anything we need to know about this?"
"About what?" you asked.
"About being a Christian," she answered.
You knelt down to her height and calmly explained to the older sister and Lincoln, "Just because you're saved, that doesn't mean that you're completely safe from sin. The Devil will throw up your past, he'll bring things you used to do in front of your face, just pray when he does that. Pray for the Lord Jesus to help you resist."
Luan, Lynn, and Luna just stared at the ground at that.
"Come on. Let go home," you said as you stood up and got in the van.
Back in the chaos-filled house you now call home, you were finally settling in; spending time with each of them. Listening to Luna's music, Luan was now having you and Lincoln listen to her when she practiced comedy routines, Lola tried to get you to join her tea party. She failed once, but got you the second time, as you were free. Lana had you outside, Lori didn't really want anything to do with you at the moment, you practiced with Lynn when she went to practice her many sports, when you went to spend time with Leni, it was like the blind leading the blind, you and Lincoln read comics together, you and Lucy didn't have anything in common. You both talked and all that, but didn't really spend that much time together, as you didn't like it that she practiced and used witchcraft and you especially didn't like it that the Devil had a child tight in his grip. All this was just on Saturday before the Service. Downstairs, unknown by you, Rita, your new mother has been looking through your Bible for quite some time.
"The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness."
She closed your Bible, looked up toward Heaven, and prayed, "Lord, it's been a while, but I hope you can forgive me... I'm sorry for backsliding. Please, forgive me."
She was forgiven and brought back into His grace right at that moment and you witnessed the whole thing.
You leaned against the wall near the stairs, and prayed, "Thank you."
A/N: As always, tell me what you think of this chapter! Since it's near Easter, the holiest, at least I think so, day of the year, on Sunday, maybe a little after Sunday, the chapter where the Loud kids celebrate Easter how it's meant to be celebrated for the first time. Anyway, this is the best I can do at explaining how easy it is to give your life to the Lord. We just make it seem difficult. Anyway, favorite, follow, and review! Until next time, Brothers and Sisters in Christ!