Christmas Story
The Birth of Jesus is described in detail in these two gospels.
What are Matthew and Luke?
A.B.C. + G.A.G.
What is
Keep it About Self
Keep it Brief Guard Against Gossip
Keep it Clean
This dark fairy tale about a brother, a sister, and a witch they meet in the woods, was the inspiration for gingerbread houses.
What is Hansel and Gretel?
We make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
What is Regeneration Step 4 - Inventory?
Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
What is the Psalm 139:23-24, the foundation verse for Step 10?
Zacharias was able to start speaking again after he wrote these four words on the tablet at his son's circumcision.
What is "His name is John."
The 6 Parts of Inventory
What are Resentments, Fears, Harms to me, Harms by me, Sexual, and the issue that brought you to Recovery?
This magical household figure moves from room to room, helping Santa by making sure children are being good.
What is Elf-on-a-Shelf?
We seek to deepen our relationship with God daily and depend on His power to do His will.
What is Regeneration Step 11 - Intimacy?
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
What is Romans 12:17-18, the foundation verse for Step 9?
This Old Testament prophet prophesied that Jesus would be "A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.
Who is Isaiah?
The two foundational Scripture passages of Regeneration.
What are Titus 3:3-7 and Isaiah 61:1-4?
It typically takes this many years for a pine tree to grow to an acceptable Christmas tree height.
What is 15?
We become entirely ready to turn away from our patterns of sin and turn to God.
What is Regeneration Step 6 - Repent?
And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
What is John 17:3, the foundation verse for Step 11?
After fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod's wrath, Mary and Joseph returned to this town in Galilee to raise Jesus.
What is Nazareth?
To call all people to be fully devoted followers of Christ.
What is the mission of Regeneration?
The English also refer to Santa Claus by this proper-sounding name.
Who is Father Christmas?
We admit we are powerless over our addictions, brokenness, and sinful patterns - that in our own power our lives are unmanageable.
What is Regeneration Step 1 - Admit?
For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.
What is Romans 7:18, the foundation verse for Step 1?
This Old Testament prophet prophesied that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah? (5:2)
There is one at the end of every step and allows the participant to journal their thoughts, prayers, and plans to God.
What is a Footprint?
This tradition, now associated with Christmas, began in Ancient Greece as a blessing of fertility in wedding ceremonies.
What is kissing under the mistletoe?
We make direct amends whenever possible submitting to God, His Word and biblical counsel.
What is Regeneration Step 9 - Amends?
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved.
What is Ephesians 2:4-5, the foundation verse for Step 3?