Heart That Grew Three Sizes Leader Guide

<strong>Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages ribbons and bows.</strong><br> We don't know why the Grinch hated Christmas. We just know he did. In this new Advent study Matt Rawle explores the faith themes in the Christmas classic <em>How the Grinch Stole Christmas!</em> including how did the Grinch's heart grow three sizes come Christmas morning? How did Christmas save the Grinch? Could it be that the very thing we think we hate is the one thing that changes our lives? This Advent and Christmas season look at a familiar classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture. <br> The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the 4-week study for Advent making use of the book and videos. It includes session plans and discussion questions as well as multiple format options.<br> <strong>Praise for Matt Rawle's Pop in Culture Series</strong><br> Matt Rawle has done it again. Through his eyes secular parables from our culture become backstage entrances into the marvel of the gospel. In this wise engaging accessible little book the Grinch doesn't steal Christmas but reveals to us surprising and delightful truths about ourselves God and redemption down here in Whoville. <strong></strong><br> --James Howell Senior Pastor Hyde Park UMC Charolette NC<br> Matt Rawle is one of the most creative pastors serving the church today. Using wit and humor he invites us to offer our contemporary response to issues that pierce through time. <br> --Cynthia Fierro Harvey Bishop Louisiana Conference The United Methodist Church<br> Matt Rawle shares his remarkable encounters with Christ in some of our culture's greatest stories. Thank you Matt! <br> --Toby Hill of the Christian band Soulfruit