Mark My Words – Darkness or Light?

As we enter the month of October, some of you may already be thinking about Halloween. I have spent plenty of time over the years on my front porch handing out candy to princesses, fire fighters, scary monsters, witches, star wars characters, Winnie the Pooh, and the list goes on. I have fond memories of trick or treating and fall festivals at church when I was growing up. Overall, I am convinced that most folks celebrate Halloween out of a spirit of good fun and enjoyment. My purpose is not to be critical of those who enjoy Halloween. However, I think most would agree that Halloween does include an element of darkness: death, monsters, skeletons, ghosts, witches, tombstones, etc.

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