Christmas is a time for love, but where did that love come from? No matter how expensive your gift this year is, it will only decay and be forgotten. But remember, when you receive and share the love of God it will last for eternity.

As Christians we we should be pursuing God and the understanding of his character, so that we may better follow his commandments and grow more Christ-like with a more enriching knowledge of the Bible.

Follow the word of God, not men, even if it's about God, don't allow yourself to be deceived when you have the capacity to research. Even when in doubt, take that step to find the truth, as our God is a living God of wisdom.

In the end, what can you really rely on in this world? In this imperfect world, things and people will fail us one day. But not with God. So no matter how bad it gets, let us continue to trust God. 

Don't be afraid to take upon the role of a leader, but do so in humility and honesty. Allow the sick and fearful to feel comfort around you, for the younger generation: do not let others look down on you because of your age. 

As Christians we should stay faithful to God and his many truths. When we are in bondage or hardship, we should face towards him for healing and comfort, while helping others to do the same.

If you feel like the world doesn't accept you, remember that you are loved, and that you belong to a family, one that unites in the faith of Jesus Christ. Amen.

What is your calling? Are you really taking the initiative and patience to achieve your goals? Pray that your priorities right with your faith, and in God's time we will see, and only in his time alone.

Trust in the Lord that everything will be set right, in his own time, and in his time alone. We can try to rush our lives or seek worldly satisfactions but the infinite and overflowing love of God will arrive when he wills it.

Be wary of the tongue that rests in your mouth as it is capable of great blessings and great harm. A sharpened tongue can comfort and bring glory to God, but without proper control, it can burn bridges and tear apart communities.