Article December 24, 2012 ISSUE

'God is good!'

Walter Rodgers

“God is good!” This simple affirmation, insistently maintained in thought, is the only recipe we ever need for a joyous Christmas—the best Christmas present we can ever realize. It opens thought to the unlimited goodness God, divine Love, is always ready to bestow.

A year ago, some members of our family announced that they planned to fly from California to spend Christmas with us. My wife and I excitedly started to plan a special dinner, choose tree decorations and gifts for the children, and schedule trips to art galleries and museums.