It’s almost Christmas, which means some of you have been listening to carols for a few weeks already, others were excited to start the day after Thanksgiving, and the rest of you are enjoying the calm before the melodic storm.

But no matter where you stand on the great Christmas music debate, you can’t deny that Christmas shopping can never start too early. Again, some of you have been stockpiling gifts since January, others are just now starting to look, and the rest will rush to the stores the day of the Christmas parties.

It’s no surprise that Christmas shopping is stressful. But what many people often forget or ignore is that the holiday season itself is stressful. Seeing family, traveling, and worrying about finances are just a few of the stressors of a busy season where we’re constantly told we should feel joy.

The CSB sees you in that stress, depression, and grief, and we’re praying for you. This season can be so incredibly hard for so many of us, and we want to remind people that through the suffering, Christ is present. The incarnation reminds us that nobody understands how we feel better than Jesus.

The new CSB Life Counsel Bible was curated to care for people who are going through hard times. In it, leading biblical counselors graciously guide readers back to Christ through helpful articles that care for the heart as well as the mind. Through gentle counseling, this edition points you back to the source of all hope, joy, and compassion for every season.

With this Bible, you’ll receive considerate soul care from contributors such as David Powlison, Edward T. Welch, Paul Tripp, Amy Baker, Deepak Reju, Elyse Fitzpatrick, and more. These are some of the most respected names in Christian counseling, and their words are sure to be a balm to weary souls.

If you’re still finishing up your Christmas shopping, the CSB created this helpful gift-giving guide to help remove the stress of finding the right gift. Here you’ll find great presents and stocking stuffers for your whole list! There are keepsake Bibles for newborns, award-winning Bibles for kids such as the CSB Explorer Bible for Kids, study and apologetics Bibles for students, and wonderful Bibles for men and women. There truly is something for everyone!

It’s our hope that this list serves you well by removing the hustle and bustle of your typical Christmas shopping. Perhaps in removing the stress of shopping, you can spend some time focusing on your mental and spiritual health. 

We pray that this holiday season is as joyful as it can be for you, and we know that Christ is with you through it all. Have a merry Christmas!