Jesus said to his disciples: “Now I am going to the one who sent me, and not one of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’But because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts. (John 16:5-6) Find ...

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come …” we sing at Christmas. Indeed, we encounter the Christ Child in a special way at the Nativity. He is the reason for great joy. But how do we practically cultivate ...

A devotional reading for Christmas Day. The overwhelming tone of this passage is joy. God had sent his Son to earth, and heaven’s celebration spilled down to the world with praise and stunning glory.

It’s a wonderful day and I’m really honored to be preaching on the first Sunday of the New Year it’s a great joy. I have a great text for us today—1 Thessalonians 1:2-6—and it’s a great encouragement ...