It seems so small to say, “Merry Christmas,” and leave it at that. It is merry. Our hearts are at their best when dancing between the realities of brokenness and giddy joy. We are warmed, we are delighted, carols surround us, lights invite us; we are caught up in the season of hope.

We are merry as we ought to be.

Merriness is necessary to our emotional health and we must sing.

Yet, we must remember before there was a Christmas at all, the world was dark.   Read the rest of the article at Kings River Life to see how light makes a difference.