Ken

Our family has a few traditions at Christmas. We let the girls open a gift on Christmas Eve. Hannah and the girls attend as many Christmas Eve services as humanly possible! We watch classic Christmas movies together. We even have stockings for our two cats (although I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that!). All told, those aren’t bad traditions. I imagine we could have worse ones … like listening to David Hasselhoff or Roseanne Barr sing Christmas songs. If you've ever seen “Fiddler on the Roof" then you probably remember the main song … tradition, tradition. Few people held more fiercely to their traditions than first century Jews. For 2,000 years, Jews had a tradition that told them to never bow down and worship any human being as God. Theologically that was idolatry and blasphemy. We gather today to celebrate Christmas – the birth of Jesus. But we celebrate more…

Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? Although he was from the throne of David, this King was born outside in a manger. There was no room at the inn. Do we make room for Jesus today or do we still force him to the outside?Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here.

This is the last message in a three-part series entitled, "The Power of Yes." A growing spiritual life is one that says yes to God more often than it says no.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here.

Every person must make a personal decision about whether or not they believe in Jesus. We cannot be “grandfathered in” by the actions or beliefs of our parents. There comes a moment in every person’s life when they must own their faith.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here.

No longer in darkness, God has brought us into his kingdom of light. Though we were once dead in our sins and transgressions, we are now alive through the work of Jesus on the cross. This new life is not only in eternity but also in the here and now.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here.