Have We Lost the Heart of Christmas? Returning to The Cornerstone.

In this Christmas-focused episode, we explore what our hearts are actually centered on during this season. While the lights, gifts, food, and festivities are wonderful blessings to enjoy, they were never meant to become the main thing.

Drawing from the Christmas narrative in Luke 2, Kristin highlights a rarely emphasized moment: Mary “pondering and treasuring” the words spoken by the angels. While heaven rejoiced and the earth celebrated, Mary chose reflection. She set something in her heart that night—something foundational.

We walk through:

✨ What Mary understood about the Messiah

• The Jewish expectation of a political rescuer
• Why Jesus arriving as a baby didn’t match their assumptions
• How Mary held onto truth instead of her own understanding

✨ Why “cornerstone” is such a powerful spiritual concept

• A cornerstone determines the alignment, integrity, and stability of the entire structure
• Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42, and Ephesians 2:20–22 reveal Christ as the cornerstone
• Every person has a cornerstone—something their life is built around

✨ The true purpose of Christ’s coming

• Not to give temporary relief, but eternal salvation
• To deliver us from the penalty of sin (Romans 3:23)
• To become the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)
• To come again for those whose lives are aligned with Him (Hebrews 9:27–28)

✨ A call to reflection

• As Mary pondered, we’re invited to ponder too.
• As Christmas approaches, this episode encourages you to slow down and ask:
• What is the true cornerstone of my life?
• What is my heart fixed on this season?
• Am I aligning my life with the truth of Christ or the distractions around me?

Plus, Kristin shares reminders about:

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This episode is a grounding, Scripture-rich encouragement to make Jesus—not the season’s noise—the foundation of your heart and life.