Home for Christmas | When Family is Dysfunctional

Home. It's a word that can elicit feelings of comfort, rest, and safety. At Christmas-time the word may spark memories of brightly colored packages under the tree, the nostalgic smell of hot cocoa, or the pleasure of extended time with family. As we get older, we don't just enjoy home — we become home for someone else: neighbors, friends, children, co-workers. But the responsibility of providing a sense of home for others can leave us longing for the simplicity of home as a child: where we felt safe, secure, warm, and a childlike confidence that we'd be taken care of. This Christmas season, Verve City Church invites you to come home for the holidays: to discover in Jesus the childlike sense of wonder and acceptance when the world seemed simpler and your load seemed lighter. 

Family is the place meant to hold us, but so often, it’s where we feel broken, misunderstood, or left out. Jesus whispers a truth that steadies the soul: God’s family is open to all who lean into His will. This week, we’ll look at how Christmas invites us to a deeper belonging—a family built on grace and a home that never lets go.