Even though nothing seems perfect, God's promises are greater than what we can see.

When we think back to that first night in Bethlehem, we often think of the joy and hope felt by so many at the birth of Baby Jesus. But when Mary first learned about the miracle of Jesus growing inside her, her primary emotion was fear.

One of the greatest gifts that Christmas brings us is God’s favor, also known as "grace." This grace is a gift available to all of us. And it's not just available to us; God's grace pursues us.

Special guest Dr. Ozzie Smith speaks from Luke 17:18-19, when Jesus heals ten men with leprosy. Learn about the grateful Samaritan, which is a reminder of who and what matters to Jesus, and who and what should matter to us.

Greed is more than just taking and taking and taking. It's also about withholding--not giving to others from what God has blessed us with. Maybe we feel like we need to save for a rainy day and we can't spare a thing, or maybe we just want to accumulate as much as we can. We just feel like we never have enough.