One of the great holiday movies of all time is Christmas Vacation. What a bizarre collection of zaniness from all the characters in the good ol' Griswold family. And like most humor, the thing that makes any comedy funny is our ability to relate to it.
So let's be honest. I wonder how many of us catch our breath during the holidays, because you know at some point you're going to have to deal with or to be around _____________ (you fill in the blank). I heard one author say that many of us have more than just a few knots in our family tree. Some might even make the case that it's not the "knots" we are so worried about - it's the knotHEADS. We all deal with a certain amount of...how do I say this delicately...strangeness in our family system. And while this knowledge dispels the notion that our situations are unique, it does register a pretty clear signal that we are ALL human. And, it makes a definite case for grace in our lives and in our familial dealings.
A few months ago, the THF men were sharing in our weekly men's fellowship (Thursday mornings 6:30 am - THF mall, men) about the descent of Jesus. It got me to thinking. Have you ever pondered to human background of the King of Kings? Let me ask the question another way: If you were going to save the world, what kind of pedigree would you look for in a Savior? Now line that ideal up with reality...
Be a part of a THF family journey this holiday season as our family probes into the background of Jesus. It's a series we're going to call "Knots and Knotheads." And not only will it make a "case for grace," it will make a place for His grace in your life and in your living. See you here, Sundays 9:01 and 10:46.
Merry CHRISTmas!
