Romans 14:6-8

Andy and Barney will live on in our memories for a long time! Steve Higginbotham reflects on the death of Andy Griffith and reminds us of the importance of our influence.

We can't go back, so let's go forward with faith and determination and hope! Phillip Morrison reminds us to focus forward and let go of the past.

So what is supposed to be going on here, anyway? Rubel Shelly reminds us of the real reason for the season and that we must not forget Jesus in all the holiday trappings and mess and reindeer and Santa.

Black Friday a part of Thanksgiving, really? Patrick Odum takes a risk and invites us to not be so pig-headed about how bad Black Friday or even shopping on Thanksgiving might be, but decide for ourselves and let others do the same as long as we do it giving thanks to God!

So what do you celebrate during the holiday season? Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we celebrate a holiday, we should do it to honor the Lord.

What ever happened to Merry Christmas? We have let the world take Jesus out of Christmas and just make it a secular holiday; let's remember to make sure any holiday we celebrate is to the Lord and put Jesus back into our Christmas celebrations.

Can we really pursue obedience and have a deep passion for holiness and still welcome people who practice their faith differently than we do? Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to recognize God's greatness and to living a life of holiness that refuses to judge others in Christ over non-essential practices.

Putting the most into the holidays So as the schedules, demands and pressures of the Holiday Trifecta invade your world, house and family, allow me to offer a short blessing to you and all whom you hold dear