When Christ returns, and only then, will the angel's message to the shepherds be totally fulfilled: Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.

Happiness is about what happens to you; and, to an extent, it's dependent on your circumstances, your behaviors, and your attitudes. But the joy of Christ is much, much bigger. The joy of Christ is about relationship with a person. It's something you have access to, but it's also something you must choose. Christian joy shows up not only in the happy times but also in times of trial and discouragement.

If you are at a hard place in life, hesitant to ask for help, God invites you to ask Him so He can meet your need.

When our lives are filled with peace, faith and joy, people will want to know what we have.

The promises of God are His guarantees amid life's uncertainties. They're the basis of all our life of faith.

Only by being both deity and humanity could Jesus Christ bridge the gap between where God is.

People crave encouragement, and sometimes the greatest encouragement is the writing of words that endure. Perhaps you can pen a note of affirmation and approval to someone today.