HOME GROUP COACHING SHOW/PODCAST BOOK ALITA GIVE BLOG FILMS COACHING CONTACT LOGIN

A Christmas Celebration!

Christmas is such a wonderful time, with so many fun activities. And if you don't want to get out and do those activities, you can even sit at home and watch shows about other people decorating their homes with lights or baking competitions making beautiful Christmas desserts. You can watch hours upon hours of movies about others falling in love while they drink hot chocolate and the snow falls. There are hundreds of Christmas movies produced every year; there is no question that we love the season. This year more people are putting their Christmas decorations up earlier than ever. I know I did! But it's not just a fun time to gather with family and friends, throw parties, put up lights, or watch movies. It's much more than that. It's a celebration of the coming of Jesus to Earth.  

Over 2000 years ago, the town of Bethlehem was bursting with out-of-towners. There was a census going on, and they were distracted by the happenings and conditions of their lives. Today, it's hard to imagine they did not see the one they had been waiting on had come. But are we so distracted by our circumstances or the activities and the busyness that we forget the one we are celebrating this time of year?

It's Christmas Again isn't just a fun musical that you can enjoy with your family, but it's a story that goes beyond the holiday traditions we've created and includes Jesus' birth. Some might take the nativity story for granted because they've heard it many times. But think what it must have felt like to be there that night when the angel came to the unsuspecting shepherds to tell them the good news. And why did they listen? Was it because when an angel tells you something, you believe? Maybe. Or did God choose those shepherds to tell because he already knew they would do just as the angels told them?

In It's Christmas Again, the lead character, Jake Young, thinks he has better things to do than to be a shepherd in the church Christmas pageant when his girlfriend, Abbey, asks him to join her. But what he learns is that it was the shepherds that got to see Jesus. And through his experience that night, he is not only reminded of the meaning of Christmas, but it changes his response to others. How can we sincerely know who Jesus is and not be more generous to those around us? Not just with our money but with our time and compassion. 

I hope you enjoy all the fun activities with your family and friends this Holiday Season and remember who and why you're celebrating this year. Then, like the shepherds in the field, share the good news with those around you. I know your to-do list doubles during the holidays. But I encourage you to keep Jesus at the top of your list, don't mark him off. Keep him there as a constant reminder that he's the priority this season and all year long.  Oh, and make plans to see It's Christmas Again in theaters as part of your family Christmas celebration. You’ll be glad you did!

Sandra L. Martin

Maple Films | Executive Producer, Writer and Director | It's Christmas Again

 

GET TICKETS NOW!

IT’S CHRISTMAS AGAIN is a modern-day musical the whole family will love!

GET TICKETS NOW!

 

Recent Posts

Small Wins Lead To Big Results
alita alita reynolds big results small wins women of faith
Oct 03, 2024
Are Your Relationships Codependent?
codependent common codependent relationships misplaced trust realĀ relationships relationships women of faith
Oct 02, 2024
Average Joe - Extraordinary Love
a love story for the ages average joe average joe movie coach joe denise kennedy incredible story joe kennedy
Oct 01, 2024

 

MAKE YOUR INBOX HAPPY

STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS WOMEN OF FAITH

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER, TO BE NOTIFIED OF NEW RESOURCES, CLASSES, SHOWS, BOOKS, RELEASES, SPECIALS, EVENTS AND UPDATES.

Be coached and equipped to boost your spiritual strength, experience real relationships, and be the life leader you Are.

LIVE IN VICTORY

Check out our new Women of Faith Show (New episodes are posted weekly and we'd love to share them with you!) and growing Collection of Classes.  Also check out our growing Women of Faith resources.

APPLY NOW

LIVE IN VICTORY... Across our various Women of Faith offerings you'll find tools to help you grow in spiritual strength, real relationships and life leadership, all in one place! Alita Reynolds, President and Foundational Voice invites you to share your experience of how God is transforming your life and we will coach and equip you to guide others toward victory too. Women of Faith is a global ministry, specializing in the use of all forms of media & technology, as a conduit to connect people to people and exponentially grow friends and community globally and to create disciples 24/7, 365 days per year.  This allows Women of Faith to reach more people and to have more impact in growing God’s Kingdom. Women of Faith is also committed to carrying the legacy of wisdom, story and authenticity, by providing various media, initiatives, resources, events, courses, studies, partnerships and programs. These are utilized to encourage and equip women to experience a deeper relationship with Jesus.

 

ABOUT ALITA REYNOLDS: Alita Reynolds is the President of Women of Faith, host of the Women of Faith Show with Alita Reynolds, a Certified Master Christian Life Coach (CMCLC), and a sought-after speaker. She and her husband, GJ, are the Visionaries of Women of Faith, a global ministry equipping women to live victoriously with Jesus. In addition, she serves the International Christian Coaching Institute (ICCI) by leading the Women’s Life Coaching model, where she trains and mentors women’s life coaches.  Alita believes in Life Leadership. Coining this term, Life Leadership, as leading yourself well and elevating all areas of life: spiritually, emotionally, mentally, financially, physically, and relationally so that everyone can influence those closest to them toward Jesus. Her heart is for Women of Faith’s 5+ million followers on various social platforms to join her in rising up as Life Leaders. She deeply desires to lead and strengthen their “March 2 a Billion” movement and radically impact the world for the kingdom.  Alita’s life purpose is as simple as her upbringing was on a Nebraska farm. She passionately inspires others to find Jesus by bringing out God's beautiful story in their lives. Alita creates opportunities to encourage everyone to find their God-given purpose, live a life of excellence, and lock arms together to Be the Light!  She simply loves to be with her husband, GJ, Logan and Hannah, Rees, and Lexi, her three adult children and daughter-in-love.  For more, see https://www.womenoffaith.com/alita-reynolds

NOTICE: The information contained in this resource is general in nature and is not intended to provide or be a substitute for advice, consultation or treatment with a duly licensed mental health practitioner or other medical professional. This resource is intended to provide practical faith-based guidelines for balanced living and is not a replacement for medical advice. Professional services should be pursued whenever necessary and/or appropriate. By utilizing this resource, individuals acknowledge that Women of Faith is not providing direct clinically-oriented mental health treatment or therapy, and that it does not create a therapeutic relationship between any individual and Women of Faith.  Individuals who use this resource also agree to indemnify and hold harmless, Women of Faith, its licensees, affiliates, and assigns, as well as the officers, agents, and employees of Women of Faith and its licensees, affiliates, and assigns, from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, costs, charges, legal fees, recoveries, judgments, penalties, and expenses, which may be obtained against, imposed upon or suffered by Women of Faith.Additionally, certain views and opinions expressed in this resource may be those from sources other than Women of Faithand do not necessarily represent the views of Women of Faith, nor imply an endorsement by Women of Faith. All rights are reserved worldwide and no part of this resource may be reproduced in any form (print or electronic) without the expressed written permission of Women of Faith.