All is Calm
A CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL CELEBRATING PEACE
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. There are twinkling lights and beautiful decorations, parties to attend, carols to sing, and family gatherings that bring loved ones together again. And presents! Who doesn’t love presents?
But Christmas can also be a tough time.
We feel the pressure to decorate our home beautifully and host the perfect Christmas dinner.
We feel the loss of loved ones who’ve passed away or moved away during the year, bringing on a fresh flood of grief.
We spend time with family members who push our buttons and disagree with our point of view about everything and are eager to tell us, again.
And, we have to find a way to pay for all the food and presents and parties. Christmas can be hard.
For those of us who struggle with anxiety, we often approach the holiday season with secret dread. We are already feeling overwhelmed, and we just want to grit our teeth and hang on until it is all over for another year.
While there is no simple cure for the chaos of Christmas, the message of Christmas is good news for our anxiety. We can find peace amid the chaos of Christmas when we focus on Jesus.
Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.”
John 16:33
All is Calm
A LITTLE BIT OF CALM DURING THE CHAOS OF CHRISTMAS
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what people are saying
A must read this Christmas.
The world is in chaos, facing unprecedented challenges! Now more than ever the world needs peace! I love Christine's authenticity as she combines a biblical and personal perspective of the birth of Jesus and the peace we can have through Him. The opportunity to sit and personally reflect on my own journey of faith and peace through this season has brought some special times with God. I have no doubt I will be pulling this little gem out every Christmas!
— Susan
A wonderful Christmas devotional.
2021 has felt far from calm but this devotional, All is Calm, is filled with encouragement in the midst of a Christmas season that has felt different to most. Christine's reflections journey through the story of Christmas in a way that celebrates the peace and joy that is found in the birth of Jesus. I loved taking time each day to read through this devotional and believe it will be a blessing to others as well.
— Danielle
Short read before Christmas.
This was a lovely devotional to help focus your mind on Jesus, with the Christmas theme as a backdrop. Great advice for any time of year but especially with all the chaos and anxiety that this season can bring. It is easy to read and each chapter has Bible verses, reflection questions, and a prayer. Helpful read for anyone who deals with anxious thinking.
— Natalie
Great Christmas devotional.
This devotional is such a great anchor through the busyness of the Christmas season. I love the way that Christine has woven parts of her personal story with the truth of the peace and joy that Jesus brings. Definitely an annual devotional for me!
— Eden
Peace that passes understanding
The coming of Jesus gives us hope, strength and the wisdom we need to live an abundant life, free from anxiety and worry.
Because of Christmas, we can experience peace in our anxious minds despite the chaos that surrounds us.
These devotions take a fresh look at the Christmas story and the God who came to save us. I pray the truth of who Jesus is and what He came to do for us will transform your anxious thoughts and bring you peace this Christmas.