Why is a Christian Like a Jack O Lantern?
Here is a cute story about why being a Christian is like being a Jack O Lantern. Share it with your children while you are carving a pumpkin for your own Jack O Lantern. Little children will be especially excited to share this with their friends.
This story is also provided in printable format and in a social media graphic in this article.
A Christian Is Like a Jack O Lantern
A woman was asked by a coworker,
What is it like to be a Christian?
The coworker replied,
It is like being a Jack O Lantern.
God picks you from the patch, brings you in,
and washes all the dirt off of you.
Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff.
He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed.
Then He carves you a new smiling face
and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.
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Printable Version
Related Resources
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All Souls Day
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All Saints Day
Halloween traditions are also related to All Saints Day.
Did You Know...
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