"We know that Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more; death no longer has power over him.” (Romans 6:9) As Halloween approaches, our neighborhoods are filled with the familiar sights of pumpkins, ghosts, and other spooky decorations. Halloween can be a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the creativity, imagination, and fun that this time of year brings. Yet, as I pass some of the more elaborate displays, I sometimes find myself reflecting on the place death has taken in our celebrations. Skeletons, graveyards, bloodied figures, and images of violence can become more than playful decorations. At times, it seems that death itself is being glorified, almost as though what is frightening, destructive, and lifeless has become something to celebrate. As Christians, we approach the subject...