How to have a God-honoring Halloween

There's an old British prayer that I've always found rather charming: "From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night, good Lord deliver us." As we move toward Halloween, I imagine that many Christians might be harboring thoughts somewhat along these lines.

Each year, on Oct. 31, children (dressed as ghoulies and ghosties and even the occasional long-leggedy beastie) tramp from house to house pestering homeowners by ringing doorbells and expecting a handout that will rot their teeth. More seriously though, the holiday itself just doesn't seem entirely wholesome to many -- what with its occult themes and so forth. 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. To read more, click here.