Every December, one song dominates playlists, stores, and timelines: “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” But beneath the festive sound is a truth most people feel but rarely say out loud; we don’t just want gifts, plans, or people around us… we want belonging. This message explores why Christmas can still feel lonely even when everything looks full, how science and Scripture agree that we’re wired for connection, and why Jesus didn’t come to bring religion but to bring us home. From overlooked shepherds to modern hearts searching for connection, this message reveals that presence, not presents, is the real gift of Christmas.
