The holiday season evokes so much: delight, nostalgia, hope… and for many Christian women, stress, guilt, and overwhelm.

What if you could stop the race, not by slowing down, but by refocusing? Not by sacrificing traditions, but by choosing the right ones?

Today, I want to invite you to stop three things so you can start celebrating in a way that honors Jesus, honors your family, and honors you.

 Stop #1: Saying Yes to Everything

We’re taught to serve, to bless, to give, to participate.
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If you've ever collapsed into tears in December, you're not alone.
As Christian women, we want Christmas to honor Jesus -- but we often find ourselves buried in expectations, obligations, and guilt.

There’s a better way. And it starts with planning from a place of peace, not pressure.

Overwhelm is Real

Holiday burnout is real. We overcommit. We try to match traditions from both sides of the family. We worry what others will think if we say no.

Somewhere in the middle of cookie swaps and...