"At some point, every Christian home is invaded by the pressing memory of loved ones who can no longer gather — of empty chairs, empty arms & aching hearts. Christmas is especially for those who mourn & suffer grief, for the message of Christmas is nothing less than the death of death in the death & resurrection of Christ. We stand together in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, declaring that nothing, not even death, can separate us from the love of God. We bind one another’s hearts, respect one another’s tears & remind one another of our blessed hope. When we sing Christmas carols & read the great Christmas texts of the Bible, we hurl the message of life against the Evil One & Death, who find ultimate defeat in Christ."

~Al Mohler