Sadness, frustration and anger are emotions not often embraced as inevitable parts of life—or of our spiritual journey. What do you do when you find yourself in a season of lament? There is good news that most of us know but few choose to embrace: lament is a necessary and healthy spiritual condition, an exercise of faith that can lead to eventual joy and peace that words fail to capture. Lament. This long expression of deep pain or sorrow isn't a sign of a *lack* of faith or spiritual weakness. It's a soul-strengthening exercise.

The Christmas season is full of familiar songs and traditions—but every so often, a moment breaks through the routine and captures the wonder of the story we're telling. These are “Christmas Worship Moments.” Whether it's the reading of a prophecy, a narrated introduction, or a moving musical arrangement, these moments are designed to help people reflect on the meaning behind the season. A blend of spoken word, scripture, and music creates space for the message of hope and arrival to come alive in a fresh way. PraiseCharts offers a range of Christmas Worship Moments that combine narration and music—ideal for opening a service, transitioning between songs, or highlighting the Christmas story in a creative and meaningful way.