Our church has put together our own Christmas devotional booklet. There are 25 short devotions, one for each day from December 1 through Christmas Day. These devotions were written by our own church members.

It is interesting to see the different perspectives that are represented among our writers. Some have experienced terrible tragedy in their lives. Others have made bad choices that led them down the wrong path. Some have been greatly disappointed by someone they loved. Several have overcome unfortunate circumstances and unforeseen setbacks.

Through all of these writings runs a common theme—there is much joy to be experienced in living for the Lord, in trusting in him and worshiping him in spirit and in truth.

No matter what resides in your past, enjoy the present life that you live in Jesus, and look forward with glorious expectation to the wonderful future that he promises!

“…Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 3:13-14.