Halloween

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  What is the Origin of Halloween? Historical Timeline How did Halloween get its name from a Catholic holiday, and how did it transform into costumes and candy? Hope Bolinger Oct 08, 2020
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  4 Beautiful Lessons in It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Charlie Brown has been an iconic figure for over 50 years. In 1966, viewers across the country tuned in as It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, premiered on television. On the surface, this story is cute.... Ashley Hooker Oct 06, 2020
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  A Tricky Holiday: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? 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. Sarah Hamaker Oct 05, 2020
• What Christians Need to Know About Reformation Day Though we live in a tumultuous time, so did Luther. It didn’t stop him from seeking Christ first and putting God at the center. Now is our time. We’ve been set in this generation, purposefully, to... Meg Bucher Oct 02, 2020
• Is Halloween a Pagan Holiday? Origin of Halloween What is the true Halloween origin? Still, while Halloween’s origins are Christian, as with many religious occasions, traditions over the years have commingled, and today’s Halloween seems to celebrate not... Jessica Brodie Oct 01, 2020
• What Is the Origin and History of the Day of the Dead? El Día de los Muertos is a Mexican National Holiday, particularly celebrated in the Central and South regions. It isn’t just limited to Mexico, though. It is also celebrated in other counties like Guatemala,... Kyle Blevins Oct 30, 2019
• Does "Rest in Peace" (RIP) Have a Christian Origin? “Rest in Peace” first appeared in the original Latin translation in 1613, and then in English in 1681. The traditional use of “Rest in Peace” was etched onto gravestones, and then became incorporated into... Meg Bucher Oct 16, 2019
• Is it Wrong for Christians to Visit a Haunted House? I’m not saying it’s ‘wrong,’ and my aim isn’t to ‘scare you.’ But maybe it’s best not to visit any haunted “Houses” this Halloween. Take advice from Philippians 4:8; fill your minds with “whatever is true,... Candice Lucey Oct 16, 2019
• Halloween Hell Houses: Terror in the Church? A sinner isn't incapable of being saved following a walk-through of a “Hell House” or “Judgment House.” However, is fear a good way to offer salvation? Chad Napier Oct 14, 2019
• To Boo or Not to Boo: What Christians Should Do with Halloween Halloween is October 31, and many Christians are wondering how and if they should celebrate the holiday. John Stonestreet Oct 31, 2018
• Why Halloween Is the Best Time of Year to Share the Gospel Sure, we have the other 364 days of the year to engage with unbelievers in our neighborhood, but on Halloween they are all eager to come to the door and hear what we have to say. That feels like too great of... Kelly Needham Oct 26, 2018
• The Frightening Truth about Wicca in the United States The news story couldn’t have been more direct: “There may now be more Americans who identify as practicing witches… than there are members of mainline Presbyterianism.” Oh my. Dr. James Emery White Oct 24, 2018