Jesus redeemed the world, just as the church triumphant redeemed sad old October 31 and made it Halloween.
- October 30, 2011 |
What's a Christian to do about Halloween? One evangelical church sees the cultural holiday as one of the most important outreach ministry opportunities of the year. And it works.
- October 29, 2011 |
It has been fascinating to witness the rise of Halloween in recent years. I’ve developed a theory. It may seem a little far-fetched, but hear me out and let me know what you think.
- October 24, 2011 |
Wouldn't it be better, some Christians ask themselves, if Halloween would just go away? For those who perhaps sympathize with that feeling, I encourage you to look at Halloween a bit differently this year.
- October 24, 2011 |
When our carnival featured buckets of mysterious items that were supposed to pass for eyeballs and entrails, it was an a-ha moment for me: Halloween was not just about scary, it was also about gross.
- October 24, 2011 |
Now, I'm a Christian adult. But back then? I was Casper, the Friendly Maniac.
- October 24, 2011 |
Are the intentions behind them good? Absolutely. But nothing we could conjure up can convey the anguish of the damned walled off from relationship with God.
- October 23, 2011 |
Despite biblical warnings about it, few Christians are ever prepared for the day spiritual warfare enters their lives...
- October 17, 2011 |
It’s that time of the year when the world—or at least the United States—seems to embrace the dark side of Halloween revelry.
- October 12, 2011 |
October 31st is the eve of All Saints' Day. But is teaching our children about the Saints a distraction from the Word of God?
- October 12, 2011 |
The issue of Halloween presses itself annually upon the Christian conscience. What's the significance?
- October 11, 2011 |
Someone once said, "For a Christian to celebrate Halloween would be as proper as a Holocaust survivor trying to celebrate Hitler's birthday." Yet so many believers continue to do so without considering what they are doing. Why?
- October 11, 2011 |
Halloween costume options for pre-teen girls and teens are becoming hyper-sexualized. Why encourage young girls to masquerade as sexually available young adults?
- October 10, 2011 |
At best, Halloween's an excuse to ask strangers for candy. At worst, it's mindless paganism our ancestors turned their backs on. I would like instead to turn your attention to an often-overlooked celebration...
- October 10, 2011 |
Opting out of traditional Halloween celebrations doesn't mean you have to hide in the basement.
- October 09, 2011 |
- October 08, 2011 |
To pray sincerely, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name," is to acknowledge that our God is Lord of all; that He rules over the seen and unseen world, the day and the night, the seasons and forces of nature, life and death, angels and devils.
- October 07, 2011 |
Why is there a massive industry dedicated to the production of fear for pleasure? Scary movies, haunted houses on Halloween, and horror novels combine to make a multibillion dollar economic powerhouse. How should Christians engage in and process this phenomenon?
- October 29, 2010 |
You have died with Christ, and he has set you free from the evil powers (Col. 2:20). Whatever conviction you hold about participating in Halloween, live it out for God's glory!
- October 29, 2010 |
Christ Jesus... our righteousness, holiness and redemption (1 Cor. 1:30). What starts as an everyday squash turns into a lantern of light.
- October 14, 2010 |
