“So Joseph set out from the town of Nazareth in Galilee for Judea . . . to be registered together with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.” Luke 2: 4-5

“ … the peace of God which is beyond our understanding …” Philippians 4:4-7

“Set your heats on his kingdom first, and on God’s saving justice, and all these other things will be given you as well.” Matthew 7:33

“Those who dwell at the ends of the earth will tremble at your marvelous signs; you make the dawn and the dusk to sing for joy. You visit the earth and water it abundantly; you make it very plenteous.” Psalm 65:8-9a

"But those who look into ... the law of liberty, being not hearers who forget but doers who act --they will be blessed in their doing." James 1:25

“. . . the promise . . . to those who share the faith of Abraham …” Romans 4:16

“. . . and his face shone like the sun . . . “ Matthew 17:2

“ … and all who heard it were amazed …” Luke 2:18

“[Mary’s] husband Joseph … planned to dismiss her quietly.” Luke 1:19

“The Lord is merciful and gracious … For he knows how we were made; he remembers we are but dust.” Psalm 103: 8a, 14