Weekly Memory Verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27, ESV 

Theme: This Christmas, remember God's peace is an otherworldly gift. 

Today's Scripture: “Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” Luke 6:35, ESV 

Theme: This Christmas, how can we show mercy like our Father, God? 

Today’s Scripture: “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.” Luke 6:35, ESV 

Theme: This Christmas, remember that God’s kindness is for you. 

Today’s Scripture: “And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount.” Luke 6:34, ESV 

Theme: This Christmas, lend without expectation to someone who may never repay you. 

Today's Scripture: "And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!" Luke 6:33, ESV 

Theme: This Christmas season, do good for those who can't or won't do good things for you or yours.