We began this Advent series by wrapping our thoughts around the waiting, the anticipation, the preparation of the coming of Christ. It’s a condition of the heart more than it is a bustling of activities. It is my hope that you have been encouraged this month–both through the guests here on GraceLaced, as well as those at Annalea’s blog–to embrace the warmth of this season for the significance and the joy it is to celebrate Christ at Christmas. To conclude this series, I’m re-posting the post I wrote originally wrote for Annalea’s blog at the beginning of the series (in case you missed it!) From my home to yours… I can vividly recall years gone by, when my greatest intentions for a Christ-centered Christmas was disappointingly squelched by the hectic and frantic chasing after the “magic” of Christmas. That promise of warmth, cozy, festive, good-will, and joy…if you do, make, […]