Christmas Eve PM MOTIVATE In 2023, holiday retail sales in the U.S.A. are forecasted to reach $957 billion. This amount has increased every year and doubled since the turn of the century. The winter holiday retail season includes Thanksgiving weekend, which is made up of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, along with…
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Christmas King (Matthew 2:1-12)
Today is Christmas Eve and the message will be a monologue of King Herod inspired by Matthew 2. A video from our church service will be forthcoming. ********** Dramatic video of text Come Adore The Humble King lyrics by Matt Papa [Verse 1]Come adore the humble KingLowly in the mangerFall before His majestyHail the little…
Grief Resources
Life hurts. God heals. We can hope in a world of grief. Recently I was asked to share some resources with those grieving. This post is my attempt at starting a list that may be helpful, but also one that I/we can continue adding. Unfortunately, grief isn’t going away until Jesus returns. Therefore, it is…
Christmas Interruption (Matthew 1:18-25)
MOTIVATE I have a like/dislike view of nativity scenes. While nativities may not always be realistic, they can be relevant opportunities to discuss the historic events that have changed and engaged the world. Nativity displays interrupt our normal schedules and sights to provoke us to wonder what this season – and all of life –…
Growing Godly Generations 