Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration.
In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.
Joseph -The obedient father
December 8, 2019 • Chad Deerman
Series Summary
Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration. In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.
Mary -The unlikely mother
December 1, 2019 • Chad Deerman
Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration. In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.
Shepherds -The unexpected guests
December 15, 2019 • Chad Deerman
Most people have seen the 1983 movie "A Christmas Story". It follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. It is packed with family fun, laughter, dilemma, trials and even sincere moments of reflection on the purposes behind the wonderous celebration. In this series there are no Red Rider BB guns or fuzzy pink bunny suits with slippers, yet players in the REAL Christmas story are even more unique and diverse and the very heavens themselves play a part. Discover the unfolding story of what Christmas is really all about each Sunday in this soul impacting Christmas series.