Christmas

Holiday Anticipation

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Pastor Derick in Spiritual, Written By Students

By: Megan Alyea Holiday Anticipation, the feeling you get at least once a year around Christmas time. It’s not your usual “waiting for something special” it’s a certain feeling inside you. It’s the excitement of presents, family, food, and good memories. If we get this excited over something like the holidays, why can’t we be [...]

By: Megan Alyea

Holiday Anticipation, the feeling you get at least once a year around Christmas time. It’s not your usual “waiting for something special” it’s a certain feeling inside you. It’s the excitement of presents, family, food, and good memories.

If we get this excited over something like the holidays, why can’t we be at least that enthusiastic towards God everyday?

His plans for you are always something to look forward to. He has placed a passion in you for something really great! Our God is awe inspiring, yet He chose to Love each and every one of us so much! He sent Jesus, His most beloved son to be born as flesh. His soul purpose was to die for you and me, that we might have an opportunity to be with Him. God has set you specifically apart from everyone else for a reason; He has anticipated the day you take on this amazing journey! He will always be excited for the next step you take towards Him, the deeper you go into His presence the more joyous He is. I hope that what you can take from this today is to try to re-ignite your fire and excitement for Gods plan and promises on your life.

Always remember, you are Loved!

 

Were You This Grateful This Holiday Season?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Shawn Michael in Just for Fun

Watching this boy’s reaction as he opens up his gifts is touching… My favorite part is when he says, “I’m thrilled!” [video enclosure]

Watching this boy’s reaction as he opens up his gifts is touching…

My favorite part is when he says, “I’m thrilled!”

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Family Force 5 Takes on Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Shawn Michael in Music, Spiritual

Seriously, one of the funnest band’s in the world… check out their take on Christmas… Visit Family Force 5 online. [video enclosure]

Seriously, one of the funnest band’s in the world… check out their take on Christmas…

Visit Family Force 5 online.

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A Christmas Challenge

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Shawn Michael in Elevate Update, Spiritual

A little something of a challenge with this year’s Christmas wishes… Hit me up at shawn@elevationgeneration.org if you want to take this on.  It shouldn’t be that huge of a commitment — just a few minutes after the snow falls through this winter — but think of the difference it will make in the lives [...]

A little something of a challenge with this year’s Christmas wishes…

Hit me up at shawn@elevationgeneration.org if you want to take this on.  It shouldn’t be that huge of a commitment — just a few minutes after the snow falls through this winter — but think of the difference it will make in the lives of others.

By the way, the youth ministry intern I mentioned in the video is @auggment; follow him on Twitter.

Merry Christmas!  Love y’all!

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House of Heroes: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Shawn Michael in Music, Spiritual

Christ, here with us… what an amazing thought. [video enclosure]

Christ, here with us… what an amazing thought.

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