I know the whole Halloween issue is a Christian "hot button" so I'd prefer not to go there. However, for those who do celebrate and still haven't carved pumkins (or if you just want to have a neat looking pumkin!) check out THESE great Christian themed carving patterns. Some, like The Last Supper, will appeal to expert carvers, while Flying Dove is simple, yet striking.

And don't forget to chat about this cute pumkin carving story with your kids as you carve.

A woman was asked by a co-worker,

"What is it like to be a Christian?"

The co-worker replied,

"It is like being a pumpkin. 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, greed, etc., and then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see."