The gospel frees us to chase after godliness and growth each new year without tying our identity or worth to our own performance.

No matter what we open around the tree this Christmas, the gospel empowers us to receive with love, forgiveness, and gratitude.

Grief can make way for a deeper experience of gospel hope this Christmas season, as we hold tight to Immanuel—God with us.

Amidst demanding holiday schedules, sleep is a gift from God to steward for ourselves and our children—a reminder that he holds all things together.

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.

When the holiday schedule gets overwhelming, reexamining the purpose of parties and our own family’s needs can help us decide what gets our “yes” or “no.”

With the gospel as our foundation, we’re free to enjoy the extra trimmings and traditions of Christmastime as biblical wisdom and personal conscience allow.

When decking the halls deflates or discourages us, the gospel reminds us that our perfect home is in Christ.

The gospel frees us to share food and fellowship around the table joyfully this holiday season, secure in the ultimate provision of Christ.

In a season full of marketing and materialism, the gospel helps us shop to the glory of God, living within our limits and leaning into our identity in Christ.

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.

When praying, reading Scripture, or taking kids to church seems counterproductive, we can remember that God gives us structures like these for our growth and flourishing.