Series: The Grinch Who Stole Advent
December 07, 2025 | Rev. Brooke Heerwald Steiner
The Grinch's heart is cold and hard, at least to begin. As much as we'd like to distance ourselves from him, we each know what it means to have our hearts beat with bitterness or fear, making us distant and cynical. Scripture is full of images that challenge our stories of despair and hardness. Isaiah imagines a wilderness bursting into bloom, and Ezekiel promises hearts of stone turning into hearts of flesh—promises that are revealed when fear finally loosens its grip. This week we will follow the Grinch, looking at the redemption of a cramped, defensive heart. I hope you will join us as we explore this together.
Series Information
This Advent, we will journey with a familiar green curmudgeon to explore the meaning of Advent. For four weeks, we’ll look honestly at the things that try to steal our joy, reflect on how God reshapes our hearts, and find a way to sing even when life feels thin or uncertain. No matter what the Grinch says or does, the message will always come through: a light shines in the darkness, and nothing can overcome it.
