For some bonus songs, I share “Do Not Be Afraid” by Steven Stewart and “Broken Dreams” by Steven Curtis Chapman. The message of “Do Not Be Afraid” is one of heaven’s oldest and most repeated invitations. Angels spoke those words to Mary, to Joseph, and to the shepherds on that first Christmas night — and I believe God still speaks them to us today. In a world that often feels uncertain or overwhelming, the reminder that “Heaven’s child is here” brings a sense of peace that only Christ can offer. This song helps me remember that in every anxious moment, Christ is with us, and I don't have to be afraid.

“Broken Dreams” carries a message that has become deeply personal to me. We all have hopes and dreams that don’t turn out the way we imagined, and life rarely follows the script we wrote for ourselves. There are times when we find ourselves on our knees, pleading for help or clarity. This song reminds me that God can breathe life into dreams that feel shattered — and that the beauty He creates often comes in ways we never expected. As I look at my own life, I can see that the plans I once held so tightly have transformed into something better, something miraculous. My life may not look like the "dream" I originally pictured, but through my Savior, those “broken dreams” have become gifts. They’ve become His dreams for me — and they are far more beautiful than anything I could have imagined.

Margaret Rose wrote the lyrics to the song “The Little Road to Bethlehem,” and Michael Head composed the music in 1946. In 2024, I was looking for new Christmas music and stumbled on two versions — one arranged in a traditional Anglican boys’ choir style and another performed as a lively folk song.