Summary: Christmas is supposed to be a season full of peace and goodwill as we celebrate the Savior’s physical arrival into this world. So why are we often bombarded with feelings of pressure and extreme stress? We know Advent’s not supposed to be this way, but how do we change it? Join Rick and Steph in the first episode of a month-long pursuit of the heart of Advent while seeking to draw near to Jesus. Seeking relief from Christmas stress, we’ll examine three examples of how Jesus responded to people facing stressful situations. Have you joined the Pigs? We’re a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that’s “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here: www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Related Resources: The Jesus-Centered Planner 2020 https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/jesus-centered-planner-2020/ The Jesus-Centered Bible www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/ The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn’t Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew by Rick Lawrence www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ The Jesus-Centered Journal www.mylifetree.com/?s=jesus-centered+journal&post_type=product&tags=1&limit=20&ixwps=1 Center Your Life on Jesus https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/jesus-centered-devotions-center-life-jesus/ Drawn In: A Perfectly Messy Way to Experience Jesus https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/drawn-in/ The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering by Rick Lawrence www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-You-Suffering/dp/073697704X Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope. www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-spiritual-grit-for-teenagers-40-devotions/ Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-spiritual-grit-52-personal-devotions/ PRATJ Season 3 Episode 50—Living Wide-Awake During Advent https://www.mylifetree.com/living-wide-awake-during-advent/ PRATJ Season 3 Episode 51— “Overcoming the World” & the Promise of Advent https://www.mylifetree.com/overcoming-the-world-the-promise-of-advent/ Photo by Francisco Moreno on Unsplash https://unsplash.com/photos/wuo8KnyCm4I
