By
Phil Knox2024-11-27T11:15:00
Phil Knox presents a dozen ideas on how to share your faith over the festive season
As I travel across the UK visiting churches, I have noticed a couple of things. Firstly, there is an increasing vacuum of hope among those who do not yet know Jesus. Secondly, there is a growing confidence and desire in the Church to be good news people in a bad news world.
The angel who appeared to the shepherds after Jesus’ birth announced: “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10). And in an unstable world, Jesus still offers a hope that changes everything. This Christmas, here are twelve ways to make the most of the opportunity to invite others to hear the story of the saviour God who became a baby.
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