<p><strong>At the Movies: Christmas Edition</strong></p><p>In week 2 of At the Movies: Christmas Edition, Russ uses the classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to explore why peace feels so fragile during the holidays. Clark Griswold’s quest for the “perfect Christmas” mirrors our own tendency to chase idealized moments that quickly unravel into chaos, conflict, and unmet expectations. But Jesus offers a different kind of peace—one that isn’t dependent on circumstances, perfect families, or flawless plans. Drawing from John <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGcKnBowjXI&t=867s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">14:27</a>, Philippians 4:8, and Colossians <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGcKnBowjXI&t=195s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">3:15</a>, this message helps us let go of perfectionism, adjust our expectations, embrace life’s disruptions, and rest in the steady peace Christ gives. In a season when stress runs high and families are imperfect, this sermon reminds us that the peace of Jesus is secure, present, and available—even in our most Griswold moments.</p>