Pastor’s Corner: A scary time of year

It won’t be long until the Halloween trick-or-treaters descend upon my doorstep, decked in costumes ranging from winsome to scary. We will likely see superheroes, Spider-Man and Wonder Woman, to name two, who will be traversing our streets in search of tempting treats. I am hoping my candy supply will last because is there anything more frightening than a disgruntled little trickster? Actually, if you watch television, listen to radio, or stream podcasts, you know what is more frightful. It is the endless political ads promising utopia if Candidate A is elected, or espousing certain doom if Candidate B wins. This can all be very frustrating and can lead to a sense of apathy and discouragement, for we wonder if our vote will really make a difference. Why should we even bother? The wonderful thing about our system of government is this fact. Your vote is the great equalizer. Every citizen has one vote. Whether you are a billionaire or pauper, your vote counts the same. According to Ballo