Embracing 2026 isn’t pretending 2025 didn’t hurt—or clinging to it like it was all you’ll ever have. Whether you were merely surviving or celebrating prayers answered, this episode points you to the One Who walked with you: “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee” (Isa. 43:2). Lean into mercy—“great is thy faithfulness” (Lam. 3:22–23)—and step forward: “the true light now shineth” (1 John 2:8), and “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Heb. 13:8).

Week 4 of Faith & Life Together looks at Jesus, “the light who came into darkness.” From Bethlehem’s manger (Luke 2:1–7) to our kitchens and sleepless nights, Christ meets us in weakness and calls us to surrender control. God chooses humility to reveal glory in ordinary places. “And the light shineth in darkness” (John 1:5); “The LORD is my light” (Ps. 27:1). Fear and grief don’t get the last word—His light still shines. Ask: what darkness needs His light, and where must you trust His plan?

Week 3 of our Christmas series: in Luke 2:8–20, God bypasses palaces and speaks to shepherds in the dark. Watch heaven break into ordinary fields with glory, “fear not,” and good tidings of great joy for all people. Consider the humble sign of a Savior in a manger, then learn to expect holy interruptions, obey immediately, share your story, and praise God for His peace and goodwill.