Fake Always Fails | Finding Real Peace in a World that Feels Fake (A Charlie Brown Christmas)
Fake can look pretty (ever heard of Instagram?), but sometimes our lives can feel like that fake Christmas tree in your living room. It’s beautiful, perfect, and also..sterile and lifeless.
This week, Kyle Ranson uses the Bible (and also the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas”) to show us how God stepped away from perfection to chase something better: you.
Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Process, journal or discuss the themes of this article - here's a few questions to get the ball rolling...
Welcome to the Weekend-Follow Up! This is content that reflects on the Weekend message and how it can apply to your life. Each week, your group will discover what God might be saying to you, and how you can respond through a group discussion.
Eggnog or hot chocolate? Peppermint bark or gingerbread cookies?
What stood out to you most from the message?
What is something you could use more of right now and why?
When was the last time you bought a product that was a knock-off brand? Did it hold up to your expectations?
What’s something others do that causes you to feel seen and heard?
Just like Charlie Brown searching for the Christmas tree, when was a time you were searching for something and refused to give up? What did that look like?
Do you feel like you can be real with God? Why or why not?
Read Psalm 142:2. What’s one struggle you would like to tell God about right now?
What’s one thing you can do this week to be real and honest with God? Bonus Christmas challenge: Who else could you encourage to do the same?
Let’s end our time praying together. You can say something like;
“God, thank you for sending Jesus to earth in a way that is real and vulnerable. Please show us where we can find truth and meaning. We need your strength to pursue you and not give up. Give us life that can only be found through you. Amen.”
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Bonus Questions
Check these out if you’re on a roll and want to go a little deeper.
- What’s something that causes you to not be your “real self” around others? When was the last time this happened?
- Read Luke 2:14. What has it looked like when you felt God was pleased with you? How do you want to experience that more?
That’s it for this week - see you next time!
Dec 7, 2025 • 1 hr 7 mins 51 sec
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