Today as we conclude our Home for the Holiday series we simply look at family. No one knows how to push our buttons quite like family. And the same is true with it comes to our faith family. But we still have a place to call home, to have family around us, regardless where we are. 

This Christmas Eve we look at the story of Mary and Joseph and they're response to the announcements of the coming baby. Maybe they're young, but they're faith lead to a simple yes and act of obedience. May we copy their yes and obeying what God has asked of us in His word. 

For many of us this time of year is hard, not because of those around our table, but because of the one (or more) who aren't. We've all lost loved ones that makes this time of year a little harder without their presence. I wish there was an easy answer, I wish I could tell you why, but I can't. Believe it or not, this kind of grief and sorrow is a key piece of the birth narrative of Jesus. Listen in as we talk about this odd part of the story and look to the God of all comfort for our pain. 

This week we look at those who God revealed to the significance of baby Jesus. Two individuals recognized Jesus as an infant as the Salvation of the Lord. How did they do that? And can we recognize Jesus to the degree they did? YES!! 

This week we take a closer look at the shepherds and we see the ministry of Jesus beginning right away the day he was born. We see similarities between our lives and the shepherds and an amazing truth about the character and nature of God. 

This week we begin a new series called Home for the Holidays. The holidays can bring lots of baggage and we're going to be looking at how scripture helps us navigate the struggles of this holiday season. We start by looking at Israel and their time exiled in Babylon. God calls them not to sit around and complain, but to seek the good of this new place they don't want to be. Talk about a hard command!! 

This week we are privledged to have Matt Lee, Executive Director of Psalm 82:3 Mission. He gives us an update about the ministry and what's happening in Liberia, and brings us an encouraging and challenging message from Philippians. 

This week we talk about what it means to be all in when it comes to our faith. We scratch the surface as we look ahead to changing our name to Grace Christian Church. We need people to be all in at our church, but most importantly in our faith. 

As Paul concludes his letter, he really emphasizes the importance to live out our faith. He encourages us as believers to pray, live wisely, and season our speech with grace. 

Paul seems to take a detour to further explain one point in particular. Paul looks at the most important relationship and roles we have in this life; husband, wife, marriage and family relationship and explains how we are to represent Christ.