Dining with Jesus-Dinner with a Tax Collector

When we think of Jesus we often think of him teaching to multitude or working miracles, but some of the most personal and profound ministry came around a table.  In this story we find Jesus dinner and a recipe for life-changing truth at the home of Levi, the tax collector, who became a disciple and went on to write the Gospel of Matthew  (Luke 5, Matthew 9)

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In the Footsteps of Jesus-Overcoming Temptation

 We all face temptation at some time or another.  Jesus facing temptation in the wilderness teaches us some important truths about about not only facing temptation bur also about overcoming temptation (Luke 4:1-15)

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In the Footsteps of Jesus-Wade in the Water

Jesus baptism in the Jordan River marks a moment that is far deeper than we might first realize and invites us into a deeper understanding of his call, and perhaps even our own (Luke 3:21-23) 

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In the Footsteps of Jesus-Losing Jesus

The story of Mary and Joseph losing Jesus when he was 12 years old and then finding him in the temple, reminds that we can all lose sight of Jesus but can always find him in God's House (Luke 2:41-52)podcast

In the Footsteps of Jesus-God Keeps His Promises

 This beautiful story of Simeon and Anna reminds us that God keeps His promises, and God will keep His promises to each of us as well (Luke 2:22-38)

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Christmas at the Movies-The Polar Express and the Magi

 This endearing Christmas movies offer a new lens to discover the deep faith of the magi and their journey of faith from seeing the star and traveling great distances to worship and offer gifts to the Christ child (Matthew 2:1-15)

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Christmas at the Movies-The Christmas Chronicles

 Like the family in the Christmas Chronicles, many of our lives have been touched by loss that feels all the more difficult at a special time like Christmas. But amid the darkest night there is alight that shines with hope, peace, love, and joy (Isaiah 9:2,6) 

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Christmas at the Movies-The Grinch

 Like the Grinch, the Innkeeper that fist Christmas Eve may well have been tempted to close the door on Christmas, but through a small miracle he opened the door and in Grinch-like fashion his heart grew three sizes and the glory and love of Christmas changed his life and humanity forevermore.   We all have wounds from the past, but we can learn to open the door to the true meaning of Christmas and open our heart to the miracle of love that shines in the darkest night (Luke 2:1-20)

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Christmas at the Movies-Home Alone 2

 Like the beloved Christmas movie, Home Alone 2, where chaos causes the family to forget the most important thing, but the re-discover the magic of Christmas; we too can discover the most important part of Christmas is that we are not "Home Alone" for God has come to bring us hope (Luke 1:26-38).

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Christmas at the Movies-The OC and Chrismukkah

 Like the beloved OC Chrismukkah episodes where Seth combines Christmas with Hanukkah, we discover that God is bringing families together to heal hurt and heartbreak--and we also answer the question: Did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah? (John 10:22-30)

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