Inside every acorn is the full potential for a majestic oak tree. It also contains everything needed for the initial stages of growth. By God’s design, just like the tiny acorn, God has placed in you everything needed to grow into all He created you to be.

This year let’s embrace these in-between days as a sacred bridge—a gentle pause to acknowledge what has been, celebrate honestly, and anticipate what’s to come. In this shift, we place our shattered pieces and heavy burdens in His hands, thank Him for how He has cultivated a deeper faith, and step forward carrying tiny seedlings of hope.

The message of the Gospel is spoken by the angels to the shepherds right after their announcement that the Savior had been born, Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10–12). It wasn’t just exciting news; it announced the shattering of what had been as they broadcast the best news ever spoken...