I hope you woke this morning feeling peaceful and prepared to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Whether you’re bubbling over with excitement, feeling a bit of apprehensive over what the day may bring, or find yourself somewhere in between, will you take a moment to pray with me?

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Love is the theme of Advent Week Four, but honestly, this is often the week when loving people feels the hardest. The calendar is full, emotions are close to the surface, and your patience may already be thin. So today’s episode isn’t about showing love by doing more for others or pushing yourself to show up perfectly. It’s about how to stay loving without losing yourself, and what social self-care can look like in the hectic days leading up to Christmas.

Recipes Mentioned in the Episode

• Christmas Breakfast Casserole

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The first people to experience the joy of Christmas weren’t resting, cozy, or curled up by a fire. They were shepherds, tired, overlooked, and just trying to get through the night shift. And yet, that’s where Advent joy broke through.

This episode shows you how to experience real, lasting joy in the middle of your busy life with three simple physical self-care shifts rooted in biblical truth. You’ll learn practical ways to ease holiday stress and welcome joy into your body, your rhythms, and your everyday moments.

Listen now to simplify self-care, making it accessible and actionable, especially during this busy time of year.

Recipes Mentioned in the Episode

• Shepard’s Joy Diffuser Blend

• • 3 drops Siberian Fir

  • 2 drops Wild Orange

  • 1 drop Frankincense

Scriptures Referenced

• Luke 2:8-20

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• Step into a calmer holiday rhythm: The Calm Christmas Workshop gives you space to pause, reflect, and shape the kind of Christmas you actually want to experience; Christ-centered, joy-filled, and free of overwhelm. ⁠⁠Enter the workshop today!
  

• Deepen your relationship with Christ before Christmas day: Get The Gift of Christ Advent Calendar Devotional and study the Gospel of Luke.Walk through the holiday season getting to know Christ the Man and wake up Christmas morning feeling peaceful and prepared. Get the devotional here!

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