It's Halloween - and the "spirits and spooks" are out in full force tonight. Now, we know that much of the foolery is just plain and simple fun - in a child's eyes - but hold on, there IS a darker force out there. He's called the devil and HE would like to fool you big time - EVERY day - if you let him!

So, turn your porch light on, give treats to the kids - but beware, someone else is trick-or-treating at your door every day and HE is out to get you. Meet him at the door with God's Word - let the great pretender know you are wise to his tactics - read God's Word and know that HIS power and HIS Spirit is always greater than he that is in the world.

Believe it and have a great day!!

The Great Pretender . . . The Great Pretense

Halloween: A Christian perspective!

--Copyright 2008 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803.

Walk in Worship - !

Today's hymn: "It's Real!"

Today's prayer: "Lord, I'm tired of the devil's pretense. I've found him out for who he is - the trickster from hell trying to steal my love, joy and peace; pretending to offer "the real thing" - and it's a fake. I recognize his tricks and I refuse them this day, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

+ + + + + + +

Halloween

Pirates and ghosts, witches and hags,
Princesses & soldiers with their goodie bags;

Super heroes and dancers, each different from the rest
Clown makeup and wigs, so they look their best.

With costumes aplenty, they flock to your door
"Trick or treat they call out, have you got any more"?

Chocolates and gum, even candy corn
Too many treats to be eaten by morn...

Flashlights and pumpkins, creatures on the prowl
On this creepy night, you can hear them howl.

Oh Lord, look after the people, on all hallows eve...
With the evil around them, let them believe,

That You are the Savior, if they come to You -
They will learn, all the things that are true.

You know the people, behind all their masks
You know who they are, and what is their task

Protect them from danger, open their eyes,
Reach out to them, in their shallow disguise.

For the person inside, is the one whom You love
Whether they be pirate, or princess, or a dove.

When Halloween's over, let them lay their mask down
Help the people be real, in city and town.

For costumes and makeup, may be fun for a while
But knowing You, will bring a permanent smile!

So look after the people, each and every day
Bring back the ones, those who do stray...

You are the Savior, if we come to You
We will all learn, the things that are true.

Debbie Preuss - Copyright October 5, 2005 - used by permission. Thanks, Debbie!

Walk the Web - Love, laughter 'n life!

Cartoon of the Day: Reverend Fun . . . Today's Humor

+ + + + + + +

Today's Fun 'n Faith: "Halloween Is Not Satan's Day; It Belongs to God!"

My kids (who think I am VERY old) would love this: "Top Signs that You're Too Old to Trick or Treat!"

The Christian Armor Room at Peggie's Place!

+ + + + +

STRATEGIES TO CONFUSE TRICK-OR-TREATERS

[For those of you from countries where Halloween is not observed, Trick-or-treating is when children who are dressed up in costumes walk from house to house or apartment to apartment saying "Trick or Treat" and then they are generally given candy.]

1. PARTY TIME Get about 30 people to wait in your living room. When trick-or-treaters come to the door, say, "Come in." When they do, have everyone yell, "Surprise!!!" Act like it's a surprise party.

2. TIME TO FIX IT Get everyone who comes to the door to come in and see if they can figure out what's wrong with your dishwasher. Insist that it makes an unnatural "whirring" sound.

3. SO WHO's PAYING FOR IT After you give them candy, hand the trick-or-treaters a bill.

4. MARINE STYLE Insist that the trick-or-treaters each do ten push-ups before you give them any candy.

5. THE WAITER: Hand out menus to the trick-or-treaters and let them order their candy. Keep asking if anyone wants to see the entree menu.

6. THE DENTIST Answer the door dressed as a dentist. Angrily give the trick-or-treaters a two-hour lecture on tooth decay.

7. THE PILGRIM Answer the door dressed as a pilgrim. Stare at the trick-or-treaters for a moment, pretend to be confused, and start flipping through a calendar.

--selected from Mikey's Funnies.

Other devotional areas at Peggie's Place: The Devotional Buffet - archives for all devos!

Bible Bytes 'n Chocolate Chews . . . Words from the Well . . . Daily Bible Booster . . . Dessert for the Soul . . . Tower of Strength

Visit other walk-related devotionals
"Holy Ground!" . . . "The Secret of the Wind--for a Worn-out Saint!" . . . "Walk into the SONshine!"
Walking...or Limping...with the Lord!" . . . "Walking with the King!" . . . "Walking Warrior!"
"Walk-a-thon...March-a-thon...Whatever!?!" . . . "When God Shows Up!" . . . "Walking with Grandpa...Walking with God!"

Related link: "A Funny Thing Happened on My Way to the Word!"
"Walk in the Word" with Dr. James MacDonald . . . Walk Thru the Bible

"Walking for Fitness - Weight Loss - Exercise" . . . Hiking Tours - Sightseeing Hikes around the World!

Exploring Christianity and the Word!

"Christianity 101": Audio sermon by Dr. Jim Bradford

....or listen to it here:

Powered by Podbean.com

Bonus link: Learn more about Dr. Jim Bradford!

+ + + + + + +

1001 Questions? Find JourneyAnswers.com! . . . Kingdom Castle: A Quest for the Master Key!
"Question Marks on a Roller Coaster Called Life!?!" . . . Run to the Tower of Strength! - devos for troubled times!

The Story of Jesus ... God Speaks ... Lee Strobel . . . AllAboutGod.com ... Gospel.com

Religion Journal . . . ASSIST News Service . . . The Christian Post . . . christianitytoday.com

Walking the World....USA, World News, and Christian News for Your Day!

Feature: Yahoo1 News - The Week in Photos . . . Reuters World News . . . FOX News

With thanks to Songs of Praise for the beautiful music playing at Peggie's Place.
This original composition is entitled, "In the Pages of the Bible" by Joy Chastagner and Elton Smith.

Credit for walking cartoon: Syruss.com

Peggie's blog, "Fun 'n Faith for the Soul" is no longer available.

F O O T E R

See Search Engine Submission - AddMe

Note: As of 11/30/15, sites will no longer be checked for dead links. Please contact owner at peggiesplace.com due to tremendous amount of links.

Celebrating God's goodness . . . . . . 16 million and more!