Christmas is a time to experience awe and wonder. Even as grown-ups, we have permission to celebrate the season with childlike curiosity and excitement. However, there are many elements that can steal our joy and leave us feeling overwhelmed this time of year. Listen in as Christmas enthusiasts Alicia Williams and Amy Selby share tips to help us focus on the miracle of the Incarnation so we can gain a deeper sense of wonder this Christmas.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “As a child, it’s important to have your imagination awakened and have wonder birthed inside of you.” — Alicia Williams
- “When you get overwhelmed, remember God has given the biggest gift, and that alone is the fuel for our wonder—that God became flesh.” — Alicia Williams
- “Extending grace to ourselves is just as important as extending grace to others.” — Amy Selby
- “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14 (NASB)
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