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Christmas Greetings 2025
In this short Christmas message, Pastor Doug shares a few reflections on the heart of Christmas and the value God places on our lives.
He begins with Mary, the mother of Jesus—an ordinary young woman given an extraordinary message: Do not be afraid. You are highly favored. God is with you. Her story reminds us that God often works through the humble and unexpected.
Pastor Doug then shares two treasured possessions—an old, worn quilted flannel jacket and a stained coffee mug that once belonged to his grandfather. Though unimpressive by the world’s standards, they are priceless because of who they belonged to.
Together, these reflections point to a powerful Christmas truth: our value is not found in our talents, achievements, or how we feel about ourselves. Our worth comes from belonging to God.
May this Christmas remind you that you are favored, loved, and never forgotten. God is with you.
🎄 Merry Christmas from Lifted Hands. -
A Day at Gabrielle's House
This Giving Tuesday—December 2, 2025—Lifted Hands is partnering with Gabrielle’s House, a children’s ministry in Botswana that we helped plant in 2010.
Gabrielle’s House shares the love of Jesus through Bible lessons, activities, meals, and clothing.
This year we are raising support for a special Christmas event for the children.
Your donation will help provide food, gifts, and resources that will make this season meaningful.
Thank you for giving and helping us bring hope to children in Botswana!
You can give online at www.lifted-hands.org -
The Preaching of Jesus
Still in chapter one of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus now preaches on the good news of the kingdom. John the Baptist started the chapter preaching the baptism of repentance and now Jesus follows. His message also starts with the word "repent" but then gives us the definition of being His disciples. -
The Preaching of John the Baptist
This video shares thoughts on Mark 1:4-7 and discusses, repentance, seeking God, righteousness, salvation, and maintaining a spirit of humility. -
Encouragement for Resurrection Sunday!
On the first Resurrection Sunday, a woman named Mary was still seeking for her Lord, while the other disciples were behind closed doors.
Ultimately Jesus reveals Himself to her, but before she recognizes Him, she has to answer His very important question.
Mary is the first person to encounter the Risen Savior!
This video looks at her experience and teaches us a vital lesson regarding our relationship with Jesus. -
Christmas Short Story 3
A short story written by the great Russian auther Leo Tolstoy, "A Cobbler's Guest." Teaches us that serving the Lord is serving others and where love is, God is! Jesus encourages us to help those in need. -
Christmas Short Story 2
Reading a short story written by Nan F. Weeks in 1938 - "If I Had Not Come." Take some time and reflect on how Jesus literally changed the world and what it would be like if He had not come. What would your like be like without Him or with Him? -
Christmas Short Story 1
Sharing one of my favorite Christmas short stories: "A Brother Like That." A great lesson on receiving a gift and becoming a gift giver! -
Be the One out of the Ten
A short video on the importance of Giving Thanks.
Great lessons from the story of the Ten Lepers found in Luke 17:11-19. -
Intercession - Part 2
Intercession video two looks at characteristics of intercessors found in the Bible. Then we look at the example of Jesus as the Great Intercessor and our model; plus, we look at the example of the Holy Spirit who also teaches and aids us as we grow in the ministry of intercession. -
Intercession - Part 1
First of two short videos discussing Intercession. In this video we provide a simple definition of intercession and then go deeper by looking at Ezekiel 22:30, where God gives insight into two specifics things He looks for in an intercessor. -
Thanksgiving - Part 2
Part 2 short video discussing "Thanksgiving." In this video we spend a few moments talking about emotions and feelings and then discuss how we can practice and grow in becoming a thankful person. Thanksgiving is not just an emotion we feel, but something we do and can grow in.