Finding Joy in a Complicated Christmas

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14 (NIV)

If It All Falls Apart This Christmas, Remember This

“for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples …” Luke 2:30-31 (ESV)

From the Darkness Light Has Dawned

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 (ESV)

Honored and Chosen by God

“Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me?” Luke 1:43 (NLT)

A Prayer for Christmas Joy

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.” Matthew 2:10 (NIV)

Practice Hopeful Waiting

“The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who seeks him.” Lamentations 3:25 (CSB)

A Pondering Perspective

“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 (ESV)

Immanuel, God With Us

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

Honoring God With Our Bodies at the Holidays

“‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May your word to me be fulfilled.’ Then the angel left her.” Luke 1:38 (NIV)

When Christmas Feels Broken

"I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me." Psalm 16:8 (NLT)

The Truth That Lay in a Manger

“And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.’” Mark 2:17 (ESV)

Awe and Wonder

“When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?” Psalm 8:3-4 (ESV)

Hope for Our Imperfect Christmases

“and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:7 (NIV)

Comfort and Hope This Christmas

“… I am the one who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit comes from me.” Hosea 14:8 (NLT)

What Do I Do With All of These Painful Memories This Christmas Season?

“Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.” Ephesians 4:7 (CSB)

Bethlehem Awaits

“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

A Reason To Celebrate All Year

“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 (NIV)

A Single Christian Girl’s Survival Guide for the Holidays

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1a-b (NIV)

Christmas Prayers and Scriptures

When Christmas Feels Broken

“I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” Psalm 16:8 (NLT)