It’s the holiday season! That means that there is shopping, gift-giving, and decorating that needs to be done. Unfortunately, in the midst of all the doing, we can miss out on having a Christmas heart. When that happens, we miss out on the true reason for the season. Today, we’re diving into how we can have a heart that longs for Jesus and holds tightly to Him by looking at Jesus’ mother, Mary.

Helping me explore this is my friend Jennifer Jackson. Jennifer is an author, speaker, pastor, and radio show host. Jennifer, along with her husband, Doyle, leads The Church Next Door in Columbus, OH.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The characteristics Mary displayed for us
• Practical ways that you can cultivate a Christmas heart
• How to hold tightly to Jesus during the holidays
• And more!

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas! I hope this conversation encourages you today.

Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/jennifer-jackson-123

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