...or, "An open letter to Real Life Church ." Christians react differently to the Halloween question. As a matter of conscience, some feel it best to avoid participation, while others use it as a means of preaching Christ and Him crucified. Assuming that God gives us opportunity to minister to both the lost and saint alike, what are some ways that a church can miss the mark? Image credit: Murals for Kids This weekend, our family visited Real Life Church's "Halloween Under the Big Top." For the most part, we had a great time. However, as a fellow brother-in-arms in ministry, I could not help but notice three rings in this circus that could have performed better. How can churches neglect Christ this Halloween? Churches forget Christ when they forget their witnessing opportunity. As we entered the church, we received fliers for various functions and offerings at the church. We had cause to question our marriage, the effectiveness of ou...