Pastor Joe Sanders - December 8, 2013
My Big, Fat, Dysfunctional, Family Christmas
Most of us, when asked what Christmas reminds us of or what we think of when we think of Christmas, would say that Christmas is about family. Most of our prominent memories of this time of the year revolve around or include family. Its ironic that much of what we do at this time of the year- the holiday that is centered on Christ, the holiday that actually has his name in it!- draws our attention away from him. How do we balance family and Christmas? Finding ways to show grace and Gospel to our most challenging family members can make Christmas a drag. Discovering how to keep Christ the center of Christmas is vital if our families are going to join God in his mission this Christmas and all year long.
Scripture References: Matthew 1:1-16