The Christian Christmas Condition: How Does Our Lord Feel About Christmas Today? - 529

Cultural conditioning is causing mental boundaries in Christians, preventing us from seeing our Lord the way HE wants to be seen! Social norms have diminished full appreciation of God. Let’s rediscover the awe of God and fellowship with a worthy Father and His Son the way HE desires this Christmas! Using Christmas as a platform for discussion… we will unwrap the forgotten fullness of our Lord that's been hidden under holiday habits! Listen! Can you hear Jesus calling for Christmas to be more than what it is today? He’s calling for a return to love Him FULLY! Everyone from the Holy Land to the heartland, from the independent woman to the family man, from the housemaid to the handyman… when celebrating Jesus, ALL should imitate Christ. As Christians we should never lie. Especially to our children. We want them to think Jesus loves me (not Santa). At night we want them to pray, trust God, be inspired by God, and the last thing they say is good night GOD, falling asleep with dreams of HIM blessing them. Santa Claus has been embodied as the alchemist (or magical wizard) Satan wants us and our kids to focus on MORE than our Savior. The devil wants us distracted, but Jesus’ alternative plan is that we stay focused on Him! During the ritual we all follow from November through December 25, we spend 55 days focusing frequently on a conjured character… and spend zero days aptly appreciating a righteous redeemer! Jesus always should be the main focus as reminders of him are everywhere in life. But if we're not looking, it’s hard to see Him! Today we find ourselves in a strange new world where culture dictates how we should experience and celebrate Christ. But we’re being mislead! Culture tells us how we should honor God. But God’s expectations are counterculture. God says live HIS truth. Culture says live your truth. God says one thing. Culture says the opposite. We’re now embraced by a whirling storm of chaos and confusion desperately desiring a cerebral serenity in the storm! But what is the right thinking for a culture in chaos? The right thinking is to stop overthinking and LET GOD LEAD! We will explore how to be still and know that He is God! He wants to show us HIS happy place, and take us way beyond the story of a simple baby in a Manger! But the decision to experience a bigger God than ANY culture can offer… is within ourselves. It starts with us. When we seek Him and discover the verity of His vast Love, it ends with us experiencing our Lord in a much bigger way! Culture pressure is burdensome and works at reshaping and changing our mind to try and suppress a living testimony. But be resilient and encouraged! We will not be silenced as the praise in our voices rising to Emmanuel increases with a year-round Christmas spirit that hopefully… starts another Jesus Revolution that will outlive generations to come! So don't hold back! There's no reason to hide our faith and praise behind captivating cultural traditions anymore. Stand strong! Whether you're parenting teens or toddlers, or if you just want to be a woman of wisdom, or man of faith - grab your Bible and follow along using God's word as the firm foundation to grow your faith. This book is designed to be highly effective for: Individual self-improvement Bible teachers building faith Small Group studies to be one of the simplest books for book clubs to read Discussions cover how to: Walk in faith Forgive like God Believe, trust, and honor God amidst worldly opposition Packed with: Bible references Questions for group leaders/ book clubs Sermon topics Ample alliterations for a delightful delivery No matter your Christian beliefs, we hope this reading experience leaves you knowing that God’s love does wonders in our lives when we seek Him first - ALL YEAR LONG
ASIN: 1734084804
VSKU: BVV.1734084804.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Rankin, Scott
Binding: Paperback