On Christmas Eve, Lori invites single and widowed moms into the heart of the Christmas story—the Lamb of God who came near. While Christmas Eve is often portrayed as peaceful and serene, many moms raising children with an absent dad experience a night filled with pain, tears, and last–minute responsibilities. Lori offers compassion, biblical truth, and practical encouragement for mothers navigating Christmas with both hope and heartache.
Tracing the Lamb of God through Scripture, from Genesis to the Gospels, Lori shows how Jesus has always been God’s plan of rescue and redemption. She reminds moms that Emmanuel, God with us, meets them in the loneliness and the sorrow, offering His presence, protection, and peace.
In this episode, Lori shares:
- Honest reflections from her own Christmas Eves as a widowed mom
- How Jesus, the Lamb of God, appears throughout Scripture:
- Genesis 22 and God’s provision of the ram
- Exodus 12 and the Passover lamb
- Isaiah 53 and the prophecy of the suffering servant
- The beauty of Emmanuel—God with us—in sorrow, uncertainty, and in the absence of an earthly dad
- Encouragement for single and widowed moms facing fresh grief during the holidays
Key Takeaways:
- Jesus has always been the Lamb of God.
- God comes near to the humble and hurting.
- Emmanuel means you are not alone.
- Your children can experience the hope of Christmas in simple, meaningful ways.
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