The Christmas story is a story of Joy.

Hebrews 11 - “faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.”

Developing a posture of gratitude in a culture of self-exaltation.

God’s people should be humble agents of healing no matter our situation.

Our security gives us confidence that shouldn’t waver under cultural or personal challenges.

Suffering is the number one indicator that we live in a sinful world. However, our present suffering doesn't mean we don't have a present God.

Biblical Hope: not just a desire for something good in the future, it is a confident expectation and desire for something good in the future. It not only desires but expects.

Who are we, and what are we doing here?

A spiritual gift is an ability/abilities given to God’s people by the Spirit for the benefit of the church.

Becoming a Christian is about being something before it’s doing something.