Every story has extra characters, and the Christmas story is no exception. Think: angels, shepherds, and wise men. God chose these extras to communicate something to us. Let's peel back what's been added to the story by tradition and legend to get to the heart of his message to us.

Christmas traditions and caricatures may have helped shape our ideas about Mary and Joseph, as well as the angels, shepherds, and wise men. This series will help us look closer at these "stars of Christmas" and why God chose them.

We've seen the universe has a beginning and is finely tuned, both of which uphold the God Hypothesis. So why do some scientists still deny God? That's where Pastor Greg begins this concluding message.

We live in a world of fear and anxiety. People fear sharks and ticks, diseases and death. Christians may think: What if God really isn't in control? Atheists may think: What if He is? And many people avoid thinking about these questions at all. In this message we'll look at the evidence, and we don't have to be afraid of doing that.

Some think science and God are enemies. Actually, God and science are so compatible they are allies. Listen to this first message in this series on the existence of God.