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We’re starting Christmas at the Movies with Elf, and today we’re ready to spread some holiday cheer by singing loud for all to hear.

This week we’re talking about Hope, the kind of hope that steps right into the middle of our mess and gently reminds us, “Your story isn’t over.” There’s this moment in Elf where Buddy says, “I’m not a cotton-headed ninny muggins.” He’s trying to convince himself he’s not a failure, and honestly, that’s us sometimes. We feel like we’re stuck on the “naughty list,” or we put people we love on that list and assume they’ll never make it off.

This week, Pastor Joe dives into what gratitude really means. He shares some "Thank You Notes" for family at the Holidays and shares a hilarious and heartfelt story about a “dude’s day” with his son, and why genuine gratitude can only start with God to truly transforms our families. Quotes from the message • “What if gratitude is a state of being that begins with God, and thankfulness is how we express it?” • “I don’t think I can love less—I can only love more, because love comes from God.”