Keeping Christ in Christmas: Daring to go Deeper with Jeff Noble
The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the holiday season can crowd out peace and leave us disappointed and frazzled. We use phrases like “Keep Christ in Christmas”, but what does it really look like in our lives to worship the baby King and live differently? This conversation with Pastor Jeff Noble will have you breathing deep and calming down during the busy holiday season. We will share insights on slowing down during the holiday season, being present with others, and remembering that Christ is everything—through December and beyond.
Jeff Noble has been pastor of Northstar Church in Blacksburg, VA (Go Hokies!) for 15 years. He and Carolyn have two adult, married kids, one grandson, and two grand dogs. He's a native Arkansan (Go Hogs!). Hobbies: coffee, fantasy football & rearranging the dishwasher.
Jeff’s blog: https://www.jeffnoble.net/
NorthStar Church: dontgo.be or https://northstarfamily.org/
Quotes:
“Who can I bless today?”
“The thing we’re probably thirsty for is for someone to see us.”
*“I just love December; it helps me remember to give myself away to others. And it’s not about getting from others.”
*“Cast your cares, but here’s the deal, you don’t reel that back in.”
“I wish I had a simple answer, but really it goes back to the gritty, dirty work of controlling your thought life.”
“When we become overly familiar with things, that’s when they become trite to us.”
*“Jesus is everything. He is the reason for the season, but he’s not just the reason for December.”
*“Ask yourself, are you living by the ‘oughts’ rather than out of joy?”
“Pursue your passion by finding your contentment in how much Jesus loves you and quit living out of others’ expectations for you. And discover those things that God created you to do and be.”
