“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” —Isaiah 9:6 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). —Matthew …

“Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”—Psalm 30:5 Today is Christmas Eve. Imagine you are Mary: for nine months you, an unwed virgin, have been carrying a child conceived by God, who will be the savior of all people. Right before this child is to be born, Caesar calls for a census, forcing you and …

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” —John 15:13 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, …

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”—Psalm 16:11 The “fullness of joy” can only be found in the presence of the Lord. The joy of the Lord is richer, fuller, and complete; it is the only true satisfaction that can be had in …

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. …do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:4, 6-7 God’s peace is promised …