“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.”  Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)

“His life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.”
John 1:4-5 (NLT)

"For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders.  And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."  Isaiah 9:6 (NLT)

"So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe.  This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.  So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most."  Hebrews 4:14-16 (NLT)

"Distressed and hungry, they will roam through the land; when they are famished, they will become enraged and, looking upward, will curse their king and their God.  Then they will look toward the earth and see only distress and darkness and fearful gloom, and they will be thrust into utter darkness."  Isaiah 8:20-21 (NIV)

“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever…”  John 14:16 (NLT)

"‘Come, follow me..." Matthew 4:19 (NLT)

“If God has really been born in a manger, then we have something that no other religion even claims to have. It’s a God who truly understands you, from the inside of your experience.”  Tim Keller – Hidden Christmas