In life there is so much to weigh us down, to depress our minds, to undermine our spirits — so many doubts, heartaches, regrets, fears, worries and anxieties. In our moments of weakness we hear the trumpets of defeat. But thank God for the bells of joy in our hearts when we know that Christ can give us victory over all of life's ills. "Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns!"

Thoughts by the late Rev. Paul Osumi are selected weekly by his family.