Christmas has come and gone, but what happens in the days after? Life doesn't pause—challenges continue, responsibilities return, and the world keeps turning. Yet for those who have encountered Jesus, it can never be "business as usual" again.

As we step into 2026, remember: God isn't just present in the mountaintop moments or special events. He's in the daily journey, working all things together for good (Romans 8:28). Every single day is an opportunity to see His goodness shining in and through us. The same God who brought you this far will lead you on.

Will you find God in the journey, not just the destination?

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We often think we need to earn God's approval, to be "good enough" before we can approach Him. But the Christmas story tells us something radically different.

Why did God send angels to announce Jesus' birth to shepherds? By worldly standards, they were completely unqualified. Yet God chose them.

Here's the beautiful truth: It wasn't the goodness of the shepherds that secured their invitation. It was the grace and love of God that warmly welcomed them into the most significant moment in history.

God's love makes the first move. While we were still sinners, Christ came for us. We don't have to clean ourselves up first. We don't have to reach some level of holiness. God has already extended His love to you.

Have you encountered this love? When the shepherds experienced it, they couldn't help but share it with everyone. That's what God's love does—it overflows.

You're not just an innocent bystander in the Christmas story. You're at the very heart of it.

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Joy isn't just a feeling – it's something we're meant to share. This Advent season, as we light the third candle representing joy, we're reminded that true, lasting joy doesn't come from temporary fixes or fleeting pleasures. It comes from Jesus alone.

The gift of Christmas wasn't meant just for us – it was meant for the whole world. As Isaac Watts wrote, "Joy to the world, the Lord is come!"

This season, let's find our joy in Jesus, not in the things of this world. Let's share that joy with everyone around us. Let's open the door to joy and invite others into the goodness and grace of our Lord and Savior.

Who is God calling you to share His joy with this Christmas?

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