Welcome to the Christmas season! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably decorated your home, attended parties, bought gifts, and planned programs—basically everything short of dressing your dog as Santa’s elf—only to realize you’re busier than a mall on Christmas Eve and somehow still missing the true joy of the season. If Jesus is really the “Reason for the Season,” then maybe it’s time we put down the tangled string of lights and actually cherish the story. My hope and prayer is that you take a few minutes each day from December 1st through 25th to read a short devotional to center yourself during the holidays. I encourage you to treasure the scripture, reflect on the thoughts each day, and maybe even laugh at the holiday chaos along the way.