When we think about love, we often imagine safety, warmth, and reciprocation. We guard our hearts carefully, building walls to protect ourselves from potential hurt. We categorize people—those worth loving and those who aren't. But what if the most transformative kind of love is the kind that seems completely irresponsible?
For most of us, the Christian life feels anything but easy. We white-knuckle our way through temptations, beat ourselves up over repeated failures, and secretly wonder if we're really saved at all. The disconnect between Jesus's promise and our experience isn't because Jesus was wrong—it's because we've misunderstood what spiritual growth actually is.
Advent is one of the oldest and most meaningful seasons in the Christian calendar, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood in modern life. In the midst of holiday busyness, Advent invites the Church to slow down, wait, and prepare—not just for Christmas, but for Christ Himself.
