December 27, 2015: A Different Kind of Christmas Story ®

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For our final service of 2015, we’ll take one last look at the Christmas narrative. So much of the world is inspired and moved by the idea of a child born under the humblest of circumstances growing to into one of the world’s most significant religious figures. But in honoring the theme of overcoming adversity, are we missing another message of community? Why is it necessary to view Jesus as someone who came from nothing, rather than someone boosted by the love and joy of his family and friends?