Shepherds

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Shepherds

Part 3

When God chose to announce the birth of Jesus, He didn’t choose kings, religious elites, or the powerful. He chose humble shepherds, overlooked by society.

In Part 3 of our series Birth Announcement, Darrin Cantrell invites us to see the shepherds as mirrors of our own lives. Just as God knew their struggles and significance, He knows ours.

Whether you're walking through joy or pain this season, the Christmas story reminds us of a God who intimately understands your journey, meets you where you are, and gently calls you to trust Him as your shepherd.

The question is: will you let Him lead?

Angels

December 8, 2024 • Brian Ross

What if God is trying to communicate with you—but you’ve been missing the message? In Part 2 of our Christmas series, Birth Announcement, Brian Ross dives into the incredible stories of angels in the Christmas narrative, reminding us that God is constantly reaching out in ways we may not recognize. Through the experiences of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, we see how divine messages often arrive when we least expect them, inviting us into a life of purpose, transformation, and faith. Are you open to what God might be calling you toward today?

Stories of Old

December 1, 2024 • Forrest Jenan

The arrival of Jesus wasn’t just the beginning of a story; it was the culmination of a 2,000-year promise, a declaration of hope in the midst of darkness. Through centuries of waiting and trials, the promise of a Savior was whispered, anticipated, and finally fulfilled. In Part 1 of our series, Birth Announcement, we explore how the Christmas story is more than an event in history. It’s a challenge to move beyond mere optimism to embrace hope that transcends circumstances. As followers of Jesus, we’re invited to live as messengers of hope in a world longing for light and become living announcements of the King who came to heal, restore, and bless the world.