Waiting can feel frustrating and uncomfortable, yet it’s a powerful and essential part of the Christian life. In a world obsessed with immediacy, God invites us to slow down, be still, and trust His timing. This post explores how waiting refines us, strengthens our faith, and brings clarity and renewal as we learn to listen for His voice.
Family traditions have a way of shaping our faith and reminding us of God’s faithfulness. As I remember my grandmother—“Munder”—and the recipes, conversations, and Christ-centered celebrations she passed down, I’m reminded that the heart of every tradition is connection: to God and to one another. Just as God established meaningful festivals for His people, our own traditions can help us commemorate His work in our lives and pass a legacy of faith to future generations.
In the busy swirl of Christmas planning, I’m learning — like Martha — that worry isn’t required. Jesus invites us to pause, bring our anxieties to Him, and receive His peace. Whatever this season holds, we don’t have to carry it alone.
In a season full of contrasts—joy and ache, hope and uncertainty—I’m reminded that Jesus meets us right in the tension. The Child in the manger holds majesty and humility together, and He holds our contradictions too. This is the King who steps into our real, messy, in-between places with grace and peace.
Sometimes God answers prayers in unexpected ways. In the middle of a children’s song at Vacation Bible School, He reminded me that I’m still His child and that every act of service is a gift of His love.