#65. Mel Gibson: It's complicated

The relationship between Christian opinion and Mel Gibson has been interesting. If this was a Facebook relationship status, it would be a permanent, "it's complicated." Here's a list of the pivotal times when we loved Mel and when we rather he stay away.

• Braveheart: The story of a warrior fighting injustice and paying the ultimate sacrifice? Action and honor. Yeah, we'll take that. LOVE MEL.
• Passion of the Christ: Though controversial, this movie served as a witnessing tool for possibly millions worldwide. LOVE MEL.
• Drunk Driving: Remember the horrible mugshot? And oh yeah, he went on a rant blaming the Jewish people for all the wars in the world. STAY AWAY MEL.
• Apocalypto: A violent movie, yes, but really entertaining and non-stop action. LOVE MEL.
• Girlfiend Fiasco: After divorcing his wife and getting his girlfriend pregnant, he then strikes his girlfriend and leaves obscene messages on her phone. STAY AWAY MEL.

As you can see, our relationship with Mel hasn't been easy. Like us, he needs the grace and strength that comes from God. Let's hope that he makes a come back and we can finally change our status to, "Married."

#64. Being judged for celebrating Halloween

There's always that one Facebook friend that puts a video or a status saying that those who celebrate Halloween are devil worshippers.

Really? My eight year old cousin, dressed as Tinkerbell, is worshipping Satan?

Dude, you must chill. True, Halloween has pagan roots, but guess what? There are no Christmas trees in the Bible. And oh yeah, Jesus wasn't born on December 25th. That day actually has pagan roots, too.

So, what are you going to do? Are you going to boycott all "commercial" holidays and enclose yourself in a shell of self-righteousness? Or are you going to celebrate those holidays in ways that honor and glorify God?

Wake up and eat some candy.