The holiday rhythm is starting to settle in, tight but exciting! After some intense recent travels and with an upcoming trip to PHX, we’ve decided to spend a simple, restful Christmas at home. I’m really looking forward to it.

This morning, I got up early to host my small group online. It’s so encouraging to see people building deeper relationships, and I felt honored to share things that could help others find God.

One of the ladies from church also reminded me to utilize the prayer group service, so I did. I submitted a prayer for Riley as he navigates the grief of losing his mom and the collection phase of this long lawsuit. I also prayed for strength and wisdom for myself to better support him during this time.

Tonight, I stopped by Patricia’s house to drop off some food. She was so excited to see us and eager to chat. It reminded me of the conversation we had earlier in the small group about serving others. It’s such a blessing when you feel called to serve, and there’s someone right there who needs you.

Serving her made me feel grounded and joyful, not chasing after something to make myself look or feel better, but simply being there for someone else. There’s a deep purity in serving others, and I felt it. It makes so much sense why Jesus speaks so highly of loving and serving others. It’s truly a beautiful thing for the soul.