Today I’m going to unplug everything but

Today I’m going to unplug everything but the lights on my tree & listen for the sound of His footsteps. #whenholidayshurt

We fit in our real story: where our sorr

We fit in our real story: where our sorrow finds a home among friends and our brokenness finds a Savior who understands. #whenholidayshurt

Perhaps on that glorious day in eternity

Perhaps on that glorious day in eternity we’ll have to be reminded that we ever cried at all. #whenholidayshurt

The world was a mess on the first Christ

The world was a mess on the first Christmas night, but Jesus came…wearing a name of endless hope and promise: With us. #whenholidayshurt

Has a less-than-perfectholiday season le

Has a less-than-perfectholiday season left you wanting more? Go to Him. He fills empty hearts w/hope that lasts. #whenholidayshurt

If you find yourself today in a seemingl

If you find yourself today in a seemingly endless winter solstice, take heart. Morning will come. #whenholidayshurt

I’m writing over at @CaringBridge today

I’m writing over at @CaringBridge today – on Dealing With Sorrow During the Hap-Happiest Season of All. http://ow.ly/ENtMi

Perhaps you are exactly where you need t

Perhaps you are exactly where you need to be to experience the miracle of Advent after all. #whenholidayshurt

We take over Christmas with expectations

We take over Christmas with expectations & projects & move further into chaos. He takes over Christmas & He brings peace. #whenholidayshurt

You may feel you have nothing valuable t

You may feel you have nothing valuable to bring Him, but that’s okay. It turns out He only needs tears and ashes. #whenholidayshurt