When we’re overwhelmed by all we think we “should” do this holiday season, we can instead choose to remember, re-prioritize, and remove in order to keep our eyes on Christ.

In the darkness of grief and suffering, Christmas is our promise of Light. Jesus—the Dawn from on High—has come to redeem and restore all things.

The truth we celebrate at Christmas—that Christ has come to be Immanuel, “God with us”—is the truth that also anchors us through our deepest valleys.

In a season rife with pressures and expectation, the gospel gives us freedom from shame and a secure identity in Christ.

Christmas as a single mom brings unique sorrows and pressures, but through it all, we are held by Emmanuel—the God who is “with us.”

Unmet expectations around the holidays remind us of our need for divine rescue and God’s provision in Christ—the true reason for the season.

When we take a break from cultural expectations, we can approach Advent with an attitude of playfulness and rest, delighting in the Lord and his good gifts.

Just as we love to inspire wonder in our children, our heavenly Father invites us to wonder at the gift of his Son.

Even—or especially—when we’re hurting, we can celebrate Christmas because we have a Messiah who came to suffer for us and secure the gift of eternal life.

One of the best presents we can give our kids is a mom who seeks the Lord.

Meals can do more than nourish our bodies—they can be an opportunity for the Lord to nourish our souls as we remember what he has done.