The Invitation to Linger Longer
A reminder to slow down and notice
Welcome to the liminal space between the holidays.
For some, this is a slower time.
For others, they are gearing up to go back to work, school, and getting a head start on their New Year’s Resolutions.
For me… there’s preparation and pause.
There’s movement and slowing down.
There’s uncertainty and waiting.
There’s also a lot of sick kids.
Here’s what I wrote last year that resonated with so many of you about lingering in the middle space.
I invite you to pause a little longer today—and notice what God is noticing about you.
The Invitation to Linger
What does your day after Christmas look like? Does it hold wrapping paper still strewn on the floor? Maybe you’re digging through the trash for the gift card that accidentally was tossed or standing in the return line at Target. Perhaps your day holds more cleaning as family members plan to still gather or maybe your everyday work commute. Does it hold …
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