Joseph was faithful to God, even at the cost of his own reputation. Let us have the same dedication this Christmas!

We need good men in this world! Men of respect, love, strength and dignity. Men, in other words, like Joseph.

Instead of getting caught in the hype, Mary ponders and treasures the right things about Christmas. Let us follow her example!

Mary doesn't take the glory for herself, but she humble points to God. Jesus does the same later on - did he learn this from her? Let's also point to Him this Christmas.

Unlike other people in the Bible, Mary says "yes!" to God straight away. Let's learn from her today, and be willing servants when God calls us.

Society saw Mary as a "nobody" - but in God's eyes she was highly favoured! If he could use her, he will use you.

Mary must have been a special lady. Do you have a special lady in your life? Maybe a wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, friend etc... How blessed you are if you do.

God isn't lonely in heaven - though Jesus relates to our loneliness.

But God's phone-line is not just for the pope or pastors... He became one of us, so that we could each have a direct line to Him!

We see the face of God when we see the face of Jesus. Yes, without the Son, we cannot see the face of the Father! And as we look at His face, our own faces begin to reflect his glory and love.

The great mystery of the Christian faith is that God WAS one of us! He became a human being, but instead of being a slob, he showed us true holiness. Do we see HIM in everyone, including strangers around us?