Michael Jr. is a Christian comedian. He has a gift to make people laugh. His performances bring joy to all those that attend. His comedy draws attendees from different age groups, life situations, and cultural backgrounds. He sees laughter and joy as an entry point to get people to think about deeper things. Once at a comedy show in California, Michael Jr. experienced the power of joy in a very real way. A gentleman came up to him after the show visibly in tears. He told Michael Jr. that he was a wanted criminal. That night, the gentleman decided to turn himself in and asked Michael Jr. to call the police on his behalf. Before being driven off in the police car, the man allowed Michael Jr. to pray for him.

Joy can open our hearts to hear from God. Allow the joy of this season to bring a smile to your face and draw you in to the deeper things of Christ. What part of the story of Jesus’s birth brings you joy? How can you share that joy with others?”

Indeed, joy can open our hearts to hear from God. Allow the joy of this season to bring a smile to your face and draw you in to the deeper things of Christ. What part of the story of Jesus’s birth brings you joy? How can you share that joy with others?

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