Principles from God's Ancient Celebration, Part 1
December 20, 2016
Crowded malls, cranky drivers, commercialism everywhere! Sometimes the trappings of Christmas can bring out the grouch in all of us! Should we forego the festivities altogether? NO-- according to the Bible! On today’s Focal Point, Mike Fabarez takes us back to Leviticus to investigate the heart of celebrating!
References:
Leviticus 23:39-43
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George Patton once said, “If everyone’s thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking!” So if we all have the capacity for reason, then why do we so often just “go along with the crowd?” Today on Focal Point, Mike Fabarez challenges believers to stand apart from a world pandering to self-gratification and momentary fame.
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