When Christmas Feels Broken
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.—Psalm 42:11 (NIV)
Devotions
Reflect on the Blessed Mother
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.—Acts 1:14 (NIV)
His Heavenly Peace
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”—Luke 2:13–14 (NIV)
Your Best and Brightest Gift
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.—1 Corinthians 12:4 (NIV)
Lighting the Way
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.—John 1:5 (NIV)
Celebrate the Season
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God.—Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
His Handiwork
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God
prepared in advance for us to do.—Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Praise for the Present
O Lord, open my lips, that my mouth may declare Your praise.—Psalm 51:15 (AMP)
The Holiday Spirit
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”—JOHN 14:6 (NIV)
A Reason for Every Season
May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.—Psalm 119:76 (NIV)
Be Good to Yourself
Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come..—1 Corinthians 10:11 (ESV)
Pray for Peace
The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever.—Isaiah 32:17 (NIV)
