Slowing Down for Advent: Trusting God in the Waiting

“Waiting is active — it’s choosing again and again to trust God’s character.”

Christmas comes fast, doesn’t it? One minute it’s fall leaves and football… the next it’s gift bags, school parties, and the constant feeling that you should be doing more. This week, Carol, Kelly, and Tricia talk honestly about something we all feel: how hard it can be to slow down long enough to actually prepare our hearts for Jesus at Christmas.

You’ll hear stories about Advent traditions, quiet moments by the tree lights, “shop your car” Christmas parties, mismatched gift bags, and how active waiting teaches us to trust God’s character — even when He feels silent.

If you’ve been craving a simpler Christmas, a quieter soul, or a shift from chaos to peace in Christ… this one’s for you.

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Preparing for Christmas starts with preparing your heart. Not your menu, your gift list, or your Pinterest-perfect tree.

Waiting on God isn’t passive — it’s active trust. We rehearse His faithfulness to strengthen our faith.

Simplicity creates space for Jesus. Turning off the lights, slowing your pace, and lowering expectations makes more room for joy.

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