2025-12-07

The Gritty Love of Christmas: Why Sacrifice is Required for the Miraculous

Using the story of Joseph and Mary from Matthew 1, we explore Joseph's quiet heartbreak and the monumental decision he faced.

His choice models three essential truths for our walk with Jesus:

Love Requires Sacrifice and Surrender: The difficult choices that truly test our faith and values.

Good Love Listens to God: Choosing God's direction over popular opinion or convenience, even when it costs you.

Making Room for the Miraculous: Embracing "gritty love" and enduring misunderstanding to follow God's call.

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