Second Sunday of Christmas: Light in the darkness

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Does your preaching actually make a difference?

Matt Skinner reflects on the Second Sunday of Christmas and John 1—the light shining in darkness that cannot be overcome. Even when it feels like the deck is stacked against us, this is exactly how God works: through faithful people who show up week after week, speaking truth and living out mercy and justice.

Your preaching matters. Your faithfulness matters. The more of us who stand up, the more lasting the change that will come.

What encouragement do you need to hear as you prepare to preach this week?

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