October fun

Anyone reading this knows we are a Christian family ... with that said, I'll tell you we enjoy Halloween. We know all about Satan and his demons and evil spirits. However, we take something that could be evil and make it good. Every year I print out the Bible verse John 3:16 on a little strip of paper. Olivia and I fill snack size Ziploc bags with candy and the Bible verse strip. We pray over the bowl of bagged candy and know that every child who leaves our house is taking God's word with them. It is not expensive and could change someones life. Olivia and I work hard sorting the candy and putting the bags together, but you wouldn't believe the conversations that can open up with your child if you try this. It will give them a sense of pride and let them know that they can change the world for Christ. Olivia goes to a few neighbors to "trick or treat", but she would rather give out candy than go door to door. Every year we decorate our yard and porch to make it inviting and she hands out the message of Christ with candy. Try it; you and your family may start a new tradition and I promise you will be blessed.