It has been a hard year for a lot of people I know. Many of my friends are heading into the holidays on fumes. Grief, loss, anxiety, loneliness, and over-stimulation are just a few ingredients in the cocktail of 2025. It makes sense why some Christmas lights and holiday tunes would lift the spirits. And if this is you, I would like to offer the possibility that what your mental and emotional health might really need is Advent.

The Incarnation that is Christ is good news but it lessens if we are unable to face the reasons why it is such good news.

I want to make sure I am living into abundance everyday of my life. This means finally taking a serious look at rest and restoration

This 40 day journey helped me gather my thoughts about where I’ve been and where I’m going.