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The birth of Jesus ushered in the fulfillment of the greatest prophecy in history: For unto us a child is born! Luke 2:8–14 addresses how this birth announcement was and is still good news as it continues to bring joy to all people!

Where do you turn for advice? There is a source greater than the sum of all the people and search engines we may turn to: Jesus! The best news? We have full access to His presence, His wisdom, and His wonder-filled counsel!

It’s easy to think of the Christmas story as Jesus being born in a manger surrounded by His parents, farm animals, and shepherds. But John 1:1–14 focuses on a different and powerful Christmas narrative—Jesus as the Mighty God!

We learn so much from our parents—for better or worse—and often view God through that experience. In Matthew 19:13–14, we see Jesus rebuking His disciples as they turn away eager parents longing for Jesus to pray for their children. No matter our earthly experience, our Everlasting Father is the unchanging Father we all long for.

The Christmas season might not always be “the most wonderful time of the year.” In Luke 1:46–55, we find Jesus—the Prince of Peace—making all things right. This is only a glimpse of the goodness He brought with His birth and continues to unfold in our lives and world!

Our kids and students are asking hard questions about God, faith, life, and culture—and are often turning to the internet or their friends for answers. As the church, how can we be a safe space for questions and point to God’s wisdom for answers? Questions Our Kids Are Asking will help us do just that!

Election seasons are tense and have the potential to divide us, yet we are called to demonstrate love that shows no partiality. Not only that, we see a biblical call to pray for our elected officials (which can feel like a challenge at times). So what would you pray? The Bible shows us the character traits required for effective leadership that we can pray for our leaders and our own lives!

God loves everyone…and so should we! When you experience the love of Jesus, you begin to see His heart for all people, the vulnerable, and even your enemies. During these three weeks, we’ll explore God’s heart for compassion and justice and see how we can play a part right where we are. You’ll also get the chance to assemble Hope Packs and send a gift to every incarcerated person in Illinois!