Disappointment can be a gracious gift from God that helps us hope in him, refine our motives, and remember where our true value lies.

Intentionally seeking out evidence of God’s grace—in ourselves, our children, and even our circumstances—is a powerful and practical way to battle discouragement in motherhood.

We can practically prepare our hearts for family tensions or conflicts that may arise during the holidays, while resting in the ultimate hope of belonging to Christ’s family.

The gospel frames our holiday expectations with both reality and hope—we live in a fallen world, but we serve a God who brings blessing and growth from unexpected places.