A weary world can rejoice because Jesus is our Immanuel, Savior, and burden-bearer.
Tag: Christmas
Spiritual Life
The Real Truth of the Christmas Story
Apparently, my Nativity scene—and yours—are all wrong. So are many of our favorite Christmas songs. Jesus was probably born on the ground-floor or courtyard of a home, not a barn. The wise men were not present at his birth, and...
Spiritual Life
How to Experience Real Joy This Christmas (and into the New Year)
People talk and sing a lot about joy, especially at this time of year, but as you look around, is there much joy to be found? Most people in the world find joy in sentiment and circumstances and stuff, but...
TIPS, Uncategorized
Leadership TIPS of the Week: December 18-22, 2017
Here are our Leadership TIPS posted this past week on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Please share them with your friends! Read all our Leadership TIPS. BONUS POSTS THIS WEEK:
TIPS
Small Group Leader TIPS of the Week: Dec. 19-23, 2016
Here are the Small Group Leader TIPS for the last week as Tweeted, posted on our Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. This week’s TIPS are all about doing Christmas as a group. Small Group Leader TIP...
Ministry Leaders, Small Group Leaders
12 Ideas for a Life-Changing Small Group Christmas
What is your small group’s plan for this Christmas season? Many groups struggle with meeting and studying over the holidays, and this can be detrimental to the health of your group. Not only that, but this is a prime time...
Facilitating Discussion
24 Icebreakers for a Small Group Christmas
Here are 24 icebreaker questions and activities I've written over the years that you can choose from. (Tip: save or print this for future use!) How are you “lighting up” your home for Christmas? Who is in charge of the...
TIPS
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the Week: December 7-11, 2015
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the past week as Tweeted, posted on the Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. * * * * * * *Monday, 12/7: Use this season strategically to make a difference in the...
TIPS
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the Week: 11/23-27/2015
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the past week as Tweeted, posted on the Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. * * * * * * *Monday, 11/23: Each day this week, send a letter or email or...
Small Group Leaders
7 Ways Your Small Group Can Celebrate the Incarnation this Christmas Season – #6 & 7: Party and Plan
Today I'm giving my last 2 of 7 ideas your group, class, or family can use to celebrate Christmas. See 1-5 here. Throw a Party The holidays are an excellent time for a party with a purpose. Be creative: make it...