Jesus said, “I am the way the truth and the life” (John 14:6). He is the only path to heaven, the only true measure of righteousness, and the source of the resurrection and eternal life. He is coming soon!

Marriages in America are in trouble. This foundational building block of society is collapsing before our eyes. But despite the mounting pressure on couples, you really can have a great marriage and experience a healthy, life-giving home-life with the stability to weather life’s storms.

Christ loves the church with compassion, mercy, forgiveness, respect, and selflessness. In this same way, healthy men who are submitted to the lordship of Christ love their wives, love their children, and provide for their families.

Healthy women who are submitted to the lordship of Christ respect their husbands, love their children, and walk in grace and truth.

As our world seeks to threaten and mislead our children in so many ways, it might be tempting for us to surround them with a cocoon and never let them out of our sight. But ultimately, we must trust God with this endeavor of raising healthy kids.

In this Advent season, we can find hope in the arrival and life of Jesus. We can draw hope from God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His long-awaited promise of the Messiah. We can focus on the hope of God’s continued work in and all around us. And in the midst of whatever life is throwing at us, we can experience the hope of God’s Spirit within us.

During this season of Advent, look for the Prince of Peace, even when the winds blow and the storms swirl. Come to Him and worship like the shepherds, even when you find yourself in the darkness or the storms. And be encouraged to come to Him because He is here. The Prince of Peace is with us.

Rediscover Christmas this year by embracing joy, no matter what you’re going through. Remember each day the source of your joy. Seek happiness, not in the seasonal trappings and traditions around you, but in returning constantly to your source of joy, Jesus Christ.

Rediscover the overwhelming, all-encompassing, all-welcoming love of God as you are rooted and established in His love. And together with all the Lord’s holy people, grasp how wide and long and high and deep the love of Christ is, and know this love that surpasses all knowledge.