Everyday life is full of disappointment and mistakes, so why on earth do we expect the holidays to be any different? Because we were made for perfection, once upon a time in Eden, our hearts still long for that experience of untarnished peace, unguarded relationships and unequaled love; so we attempt to create a semblance of what we image perfect must be at Christmas. Lavishly we try to satisfy that God-made longing through gifts and food and decorations, hoping all those other difficult people will on this one day be transformed! Not me of course. And sadly we fail in all kinds of ways. It seems at Christmas more than any other time of year we place our hopes in everything but the first Christmas gift, Jesus Himself. The tinsel and tissue and trimmings distract us from the Babe in the manger. Here are five of our best posts to help you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
5 Posts to Help Holiday Stress
5 Posts to Help Holiday Stress
5 Posts to Help Holiday Stress
Everyday life is full of disappointment and mistakes, so why on earth do we expect the holidays to be any different? Because we were made for perfection, once upon a time in Eden, our hearts still long for that experience of untarnished peace, unguarded relationships and unequaled love; so we attempt to create a semblance of what we image perfect must be at Christmas. Lavishly we try to satisfy that God-made longing through gifts and food and decorations, hoping all those other difficult people will on this one day be transformed! Not me of course. And sadly we fail in all kinds of ways. It seems at Christmas more than any other time of year we place our hopes in everything but the first Christmas gift, Jesus Himself. The tinsel and tissue and trimmings distract us from the Babe in the manger. Here are five of our best posts to help you keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.