Solid Joys Daily Devotional Life and Death at Christmas
Dec 15, 2025
This reflection delves into the profound themes of life, death, and hope during Christmas. It highlights the importance of viewing Christ as a faithful companion even at life's end. The speaker shares personal stories of loss, urging listeners to process grief without falling into bitterness. With a yearning for heaven, he emphasizes the difference between fleeting joys and the everlasting sweetness found in faith. Ultimately, it invites everyone to enrich their present by embracing the promise of eternal life.
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Longtime Member's Passing
- John Piper received news that long-time church member Marion Neustrom had died at age 87 after 64 years of marriage.
- He prays every Christian can say at life's end, "Christ has been a true friend."
Personal Loss At Christmas
- John Piper recounts his mother's death in a bus accident on December 16, 1974, and how the loss remains vivid.
- He admits memories can bring him to tears and laments his sons never knew her.
Allow Grief Without Bitterness
- Don't block your grief this Christmas; let it come and feel it.
- Avoid bitterness because it is tragically self-destructive.
