It’s now an official Christian blogging rule that you have to write a post about Halloween. There are really only 3 options:

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(Someday, I am going to convince my wife Jenny, who is wicked hot and wicked smart, to start her own blog. Until then though, I’ll have to be happy with her jumping in with the occasional guest post about Beth Moore, Hobby Lobby and Dinner. Enjoy.)

Phoning in dinner on Sunday night.

I have a confession to make, which is odd considering Jon started last Monday’s post the same way. But it’s true, I do have something I need to admit.

I phone in dinner on Sunday night.

I wing it.

If you come to the Acuff house for dinner on Sunday night, you are going to be at the bare minimum slightly disappointed.

Why?

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Sometimes, before the service starts, I stare at the ceiling in church. For reasons I can’t explain, I’m pretty convinced that at some point, I will need to possess catlike reflexes in order to dive out of the way, in order to avoid a stereo speaker that is falling.

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“I don’t want to discourage you, but we won’t sell that many books.”

“Why did you decide to do that?

“You are making a mistake. That won’t work. That’s not how things are done.”

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I love writing for CNN. They have graciously and generously given me a huge platform to share the gospel. And yesterday they loaded a new article I wrote about the 4 ways to scandal proof your church. I’d love you to check it out. Click here to read it.

One of the things that happens when I write for CNN is that a lot of hate ends up in the comments section. And realizing that reminded me of how grateful I am for the way people comment on Stuff Christians Like. Folks disagree with me often but they do it with grace. So thank you, thanks for commenting on SCL and not lowering the conversation with personal attacks or hate. I am a big fan of your willingness to challenge me on the ideas we discuss. Thank you!

Praying for things you shouldn’t pray for.

You have never done this. You wake in the morning and talk to bluebirds and enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a bit of Old Testament. Your days are like Guideposts articles. Nice. Kind. Never full of what I am going to admit today.

There is something none of us should pray for, but some of us do.

OK here it is:

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Even if you’re a Yankees fan, you had to see last Friday night coming. Sure, I’ve long enjoyed the glory Yankee greats like A-Rod and Derek Jeter have spoken back on Jesus Christ upon winning the World Series, cue Yankee fans who list the Christians I didn’t know where on the team, but at least in this round of the playoffs, there was no stopping Josh Hamilton.

If you’re not familiar with Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton, imagine Tim Tebow + David Robinson + AC Green + Reggie White. He’s like some sort of genetically engineered Christian athlete made in a lab of awesomeness. In fact, here are five reasons Josh Hamilton is probably going to end up being the Christian athlete of the Century. (Did I just proclaim that 90 years before the century ends? I did. I’m bold like that, like a really fresh flavor of deodorant. Besides, I’ll be dead before the century ends.)

Five reasons Josh Hamilton is the Christian athlete of the century

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It’s hard not to be proud of Billy Coffey. He and I share the same kind of road into publishing. We both started online. We both kicked around on blogs, writing and rewriting, publishing chunks and chunks of words on the Internet long before we had things in paper.

That’s why it’s so encouraging to see his new book, “Snow Day,” doing so well. A novel about the lessons and life we sometimes miss unless forced to slow down, the response to this book has been great. As a friend, I endorsed it and was excited about the opportunity to give it away.

Post a comment answer to the question below by the end of Tuesday, October 26 for your chance to win.

Question: “Does it snow where you live?”

If you’re one of the winners, please send me an email with the name of what you won in the subject. Thanks! (Winners after jump)

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“If I get a chance to knock somebody out, I’m going to knock them out and take what they give me. They give me a helmet, I’m going to use it.”

That’s what a linebacker for the Miami Dolphins said Wednesday about the NFL trying to crack down on concussion inducing helmet hits. And he’s got a point, they do give him a helmet but I don’t think he took that thought far enough. For instance, they also give you cleats. I’ve got one word for you, “stabbing.” Have you considered just leaping in the air like the guy from movie “Only the Strong” and kicking people? Look at him in that poster, who wouldn’t be afraid of a man in pleated jeans jumping at you menacingly?

Come to think of it, they also give you exercise bikes to ride on the sideline in between plays so you don’t go cold. What if you kicked off the stands of one of the bikes and just drove it right on the field? Forget tackling, do wheelies or bunny hops on opponents.

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