It's been a while since my last post, things have been a bit on the busy side. We found out that Lindsey is pregnant with number 2 (a HUGE surprise, but awesome), I interviewed for and got a new job that I start in a few weeks, and various other asundry projects around the house (lots of painting and refinishing a floor). But with the fall season gracefully upon us, I have been biking to work a lot (due to a liscense suspension for not slowing down enough in a construction zone- as well as for the beautiful weather) and preparing for the holiday season that will too quickly arrive. The first one is this weekend.
Halloween has long had a debatable past. Lots of evangelicals have the "fall festival" which is basically Halloween with a different name. Some more "missional" churches embrace the whole thing as a way of "cultural outreach." I found this really interesting blog posting from Mars Hill Church on the history of Halloween, I recommend reading it: http://blog.marshillchurch.org/2009/10/29/the-history-of-halloween-revisted/
While reading it, check out this new band that I am really digging lately called The Civil Wars. They have some of the most haunting vocal melodies I have ever heard.
