If Christmas is supposed to be "good news of great joy," why do so many of us feel anything but joyful? In a world marked by anxiety, comparison, and heaviness, this message explores what it really means to experience the kind of joy the angels announced—not a temporary happiness dependent on circumstances, but a deep-rooted, defiant joy anchored in Jesus. Discover the difference between chasing happiness (which comes and goes) and cultivating joy (which remains). Like a tree that appears barren in winter yet draws life from deep roots beneath the frozen ground, we can find a joy that holds—even through grief, struggle, and uncertainty. This message invites you to untether your joy from circumstances and ground it in the unchanging faithfulness of God. So, what’s next?   New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible