Paul writes in his letter to the Romans that God works everything together for good for those of us who love Him. But often my life feels more like a field filled with half-told stories. Yes, many are happy memories, but there are also ones of pain, misunderstanding and even anger. How can I make sense of such contradictions to the love of God in the face of tragedy and grief? The answer came on that first Christmas, in a Bethlehem stable. There, God began a story that connected all of our stories to His. There He was born as Emmanuel, God with us, through every twist and turn, every sorrow and smile. Then He published that story on a cross for everyone to see. But the best part is that His story wasn’t over! He wrote another surprising chapter at an open tomb. There He promises to meet us and weave everyone of our stories into His amazing conclusion!