Join me, Max Locato, for Max Locato's because of Bethlehem, in theaters nationwide, December 5th, 6th, and 7th.

Together we will remember that the Christmas season is more than a pretty tree with presents

piled underneath. It's a time to reflect on the true gift of the season.

Join me along with special guests, Matthew West, Ann Wilson, C. C. C. Wienens and more.

Tickets are on sale now for this special in theaters only event.

Hey everybody, Erica here with Team Lucado.

Wanted to share some exciting news with you all, Max's brand new book you were made for this moment,

inspired by the timeless and timely story of Esther is available

now wherever books are sold. Hi everybody Max Locato here from my home to yours. Thanks so much for joining

me for today's encouraging word. God bless you on this Christmas Eve, eve.

May you be filled with the peace and joy of God. May you be reminded that he stepped

down from his throne in heaven into the muck and mire of our world, armed with his affection, armed with his devotion,

to be with us.

He is Emmanuel.

God with us.

I hope you're encouraged this holiday season.

If you have a few minutes, I'd like to share with you why this season matters.

Some years ago I wrote this book. It's called Because of Bethlehem.

Because of Bethlehem. It advances a simple idea and that is because of Bethlehem we can we can have hope Christmas should be a season of hope.

It certainly is a season of interruptions.

Some we enjoy, some we don't.

We enjoy interrupting diets for eggnog. We enjoy interrupting work for a staff party and

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