What to do with Halloween?

Doug

jackolantern01.jpgIt’s that time of year again and I thought it would be helpful to post some previous thoughts by Tim Challies as well as some helpful links as you ponder what to do with Halloween.

Helpful Quote:

“One night does not a neighbor make (and one night does not a pagan make), but Halloween is the one night of the year where the good neighborliness that flows from being in Christ is communicated and reinforced. We are citizens of another Kingdom where The Light is always on.”

Helpful Thoughts:

My encouragement to you today is to think and pray about this issue. I do not see Halloween as a great evangelistic occasion. I do not foresee it as a time when the people coming to your door are likely to be saved. But I do think it is a time that you can prove to your neighbors that you care about them, that you care about their children, and that you are glad to be in this world and this culture, even if you are not of this world or this culture. Halloween may serve as a bridge to the hearts of those who live around you who so desperately need a Savior.  ~ Tim Challies

Helpful Links:

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3 Responses to “What to do with Halloween?”

  • Robyn Tippins Says:
    October 30th, 2007 at 5:19 pm

    Hi, I’m ‘duzins’, the homeschool parent who does Halloween now. Just wanted to thank you for the link and tell you that I agree that Halloween is likely not going to be a ‘come to Jesus’ session, but it is just one more opportunity for you to show that 1-we care about our neighbors and 2-we aren’t so different after all. Cheers! :)

  • Doug Says:
    October 30th, 2007 at 8:14 pm

    Thanks again Robyn for your thoughts! Though Halloween might not be a “come to Jesus” session, it could be a relational bridge to Jesus as we shine our lights in our neighborhoods (Mt. 5:14-16).

  • missy smith Says:
    October 30th, 2007 at 11:26 pm

    our family does halloween and we just see it as a night for the kids to get candy and dress up and have fun. we will be trick or treating with other christian friends. i think it is just a matter of choice. plus i like stealing the chocolate from the kid’s bags :-)

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