Faith Reflections

Matt Garvin’s ongoing wrestle with faith and life

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    • Marriage
    • Parenting and Family
    • Relationships
    • Relationship with God
    • Politics
    • Values
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    • mission
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    Why Christmas still matters

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    Christmas reminds us of our deepest longings for hope, peace, joy, and love—qualities found in the baby born in Bethlehem. Jesus invites us to lay down the idols that can’t satisfy and embrace a life of love and connection. He is the source of true peace, reigning as King of Kings.

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    The Baby versus the King: A Christmas Revolution

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    Herod’s power faded, but Jesus’ name endures forever. The baby redefined power, justice, and love, showing true leadership lifts the weak and blesses the nations.

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    The Nativity will never look brighter, louder or prettier than Santa, Turkey and presents.

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    I have an embarrassing confession to make for someone who writes a blog called “Faith Reflections”. For much of my life, Santa has  seemed a lot more exciting than the Nativity. I was thinking this morning about what kind of Christmas reflection I could write that would help focus the “reason for the season”. Truth is, for many years  the “reason for the season”  seemed out of place and ordinary alongside the color, music, food and presents of Christmas. I know a lot of people have got into the book about love languages.. I never did really, because it seemed a bit to simplistic. I think the truth though,  is…

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