The Fear Nots of Christmas: Enjoying Hope, Joy, Love & Peace During Advent

"Do not be afraid" was the message brought by angels to four people, while telling them life-altering news. Anxiety would be any humans response to protecting themselves from hopes being dashed again, a dramatic change of plans, dreams being crushed or feeling exposed-no longer able to hide the truth.

The lives of Zacharias, Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds from 2000 years ago will show you that even though the packages of life may appear barren, God is indeed a gracious giver, that He comes...