Category: Halloween

  • Halloween         One-a-Day Thursday  10/31/24

    Halloween         One-a-Day Thursday  10/31/24

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things (Philippians 4:8).

    This would be why I don’t go in for Halloween.

    Look, I’m not saying that everything I think about is good, noble, true, etc. My thought life goes astray plenty on any given day. But to go out of my way to dwell on darkness and evil and death and all that is against God?

    Nope

    I know some folk think the whole thing is harmless. I mean, you can read Little Red Riding Hood–doesn’t mean you’re going to go off and cavort with wolves, right?

    True enough, except that talking wolves are pretend.

    Evil isn’t.

    It’s too bad, because I like costumes, and I find candy to be an important part of life, and I have fond memories of trick or treating as an eight-year-old in my plastic Frankenstein mask. But now that I’m a certified grownup I see the shadow behind the silliness, and I just don’t think it’s what we’re supposed to be about.

    You, of course, are free to disagree with me. I have never claimed to be anything more than a Michael. You can dispute me here in the comments

    or 

    better yet

    you can come over and we’ll talk it out.

    But bring candy.

    Happy Thursday, Beloved

  • Halloween         One-a-Day Tuesday  10/31/23

    Halloween         One-a-Day Tuesday  10/31/23

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things (Philippians 4:8).

    This would be why I don’t go in for Halloween.

    Look, I’m not saying that everything I think about is good, noble, true, etc. My thought life goes astray plenty on any given day. But to go out of my way to dwell on darkness and evil and death and all that is against God?

    Nope

    I know some folk think the whole thing is harmless. I mean, you can read Little Red Riding Hood–doesn’t mean you’re going to go off and cavort with wolves, right?

    True enough, except that talking wolves are pretend.

    Evil isn’t.

    It’s too bad, because I like costumes, and I find candy to be an important part of life, and I have fond memories of trick or treating as an eight-year-old in my plastic Frankenstein mask. But now that I’m a certified grownup I see the shadow behind the silliness, and I just don’t think it’s what we’re supposed to be about.

    You, of course, are free to disagree with me. I have never claimed to be anything more than a Michael. You can dispute me here in the comments

    or 

    better yet

    you can come over and we’ll talk it out.

    But bring candy.

    Happy Tuesday, Beloved

  • Darkness and Light  One-a-Day Thursday  10/31/19

    Darkness and Light One-a-Day Thursday 10/31/19

    Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.  Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:19-20)

    Today is Halloween.  A day on which this fallen world celebrates death and darkness.  Oh, they wrap it in candy and pumpkins, but it is what it is.

    Maybe you could make today an early Thanksgiving. Make a point of noticing the blessings in your life.  Point them out to your friends and praise God together. Pick your favorite worship song and get it stuck in your head.  In short, fill yourself with life, not death…with light, not darkness.

    Yes, you may still dress up like a superhero and eat candy.

    Happy Thursday, Beloved.

  • Thanksgiving in October One-a-Day Wednesday  10/31/18

    Thanksgiving in October One-a-Day Wednesday  10/31/18

    Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.  Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:19-20)

    Today is Halloween.  A day on which this fallen world celebrates death and darkness.  Oh, they wrap it in candy and pumpkins, but it is what it is.

    Maybe today could be your personal Thanksgiving. Make a point of noticing the blessings in your life.  Point them out to your friends and praise God together. Pick your favorite worship song and get it stuck in your head.  In short, fill yourself with life, not death…with light, not darkness.

    Yes, you may still dress up like a superhero and eat candy.

    Happy Wednesday, Beloved.