When grace moves in... guilt moves out
Our belief in God is not blind faith. Belief is having a firm conviction something is true, not hoping it's true.
Look at the Bethlehem birth. A king ordered a census. Joseph was forced to travel. Mary, as round as a ladybug, bounced on a donkey's back. The hotel was full. The hour was late. The event was one big hassle. Yet, out of the hassle, hope was born. It still is.
I think "creative preaching" is redundant.
Want to learn to forgive? Then consider how you've been forgiven.
If you knew Jesus was returning tomorrow, how would you feel today? Anxious, afraid, unprepared? If so, you can take care of your fears by placing your trust in Christ. If your answer includes words like happy, relieved, and excited, hold tightly to your joy.