<p>In this message, kick off the &quot;Finding Christmas&quot; series by addressing the massive gap between the &#39;perfect&#39; holiday we want and the stressful, often exhausting reality we get. We dive into the human wiring for desire and challenge the fragile nature of what we call &quot;hope&quot;—often just &quot;anxious wishing&quot; dependent on perfect circumstances. Discover the true, transformative nature of Biblical hope, which is defined as a &quot;Confident Expectation&quot; in a present God, as promised through the prophet Isaiah. The challenge is clear: stop wishing for a perfect Christmas and start expecting the God who is already here, offering peace and joy that can handle the real-life struggles of the season. Plus, hear the exciting announcement for our 2026 Global Impact Trips to Honduras, Ecuador, and Kenya.</p>