Beyond the porch: Embracing our mission on Halloween

In the changing seasons of our culture, there exists a persistent tension for the believer: how do we navigate holidays that feel increasingly disconnected from, or even antithetical to, our faith? Specifically, as October 31 approaches, many within the church find themselves retreating. The instinct is often to shutter the doors, turn off the porch light and hunker down in the safety of our own s…