perspective on halloween

Today is Halloween. For some it is an important day, but for many others this day is about evil. Let’s check our perspective.

I encourage you to focus on what really matters. Truth is simple. The one who provides for us is willing to do so much more and make sure that our future is secure.

Jesus is life. God is peace. You are loved by God.

God is not just willing to help us and be with us, but it is His nature to make our lives stronger and better. Remember who you are. You are forgiven. Focus on God. Doing that will change almost every situation, will remove shame, encourage others and allow us to know real and lasting peace. That is why we need to share the love of God as it has been shared with us.

Enjoy the day. Halloween. Enjoy the candy and the fun. But most of all enjoy life! Now, share that with others.

Romans 5:1 NLT

Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.

Live in His peace. Accept the faith God offers. Choose faith over fear. Share with others how you choose peace even when our situations aren’t easy.

John 15:9 NLT

“I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.

1 John 4:10 NLT

This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.

We are loved. Before we could even think about God loving us, He loved us. Remain in His love. Stay close to His love. It really does make a difference.

So, here is a little perspective on Halloween. Make this day count for good!

I am also grateful for the ministry coming this weekend at the speedway. Raceway Ministries Martinsville has been part of my life for over two decades. We have the opportunity to share the Gospel in so many ways and with many race fans.

Pray for those who hear the Gospel and that God will use what is shared for His glory. And have a great day!

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Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

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