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Do you have a hard time letting go of the past? Has the thought of forgiving someone who hurt you always been difficult to do? You might not be alone if you feel this way, but what you do with your pain or frustrations can really make a difference.

Beliefnet community member Randy feels sorrow and pain from his own past that makes it terribly hard to continue his life. Offer him support or tell him how you were able to move on and forgive others - or even yourself.

You can also check out the new Catholic gallery on how to let go of grudges and welcome forgiveness into your life.

Join the lively debate on whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. Is it wrong to dress your children up as ghosts and witches when you belong to the Christian faith? Or maybe you see it just as an innocent form of fun. Tell the Beliefnet community what you think!

The weather is warming up and thoughts are turning to spring. What Spring activities do you enjoy?

Join our Spring holiday discussions
Passover

Easter

For a spirited discussion about the environment drop by our Environmental Issues board to join a discussion about the earth's climate.

This week we'd like to introduce you to our Volunteer Host Moonstarwoman. We had a few questions for her and here's what she had to say,

Since 1993, Children's Hope Chest has helped over 10,000 orphans in Russia, Swaziland, and South Africa. The organization offers food, clothing, medical care, and school supplies to the poorest of the poor--children in extreme poverty.

Check out Children's Hope Chest's page and find out how you can get involved in changing the lives of orphans around the world.

Some of you may know by now that Steven Curtis Chapman and his family suffered a terrible tragedy yesterday. The 5-year-old adopted daughter of the famous Christian singer--one of the most beloved Christian musicians of all time--was killed when Chapman's teenage son accidentally backed over her in the family SUV.

We have set up a Prayer Circle for the Chapmans. Please join in, and keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.