Crossroads Church Christmas was Never Perfect | How To Find Christmas Joy Outside the Ideal (Christmas Vacation)
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Dec 21, 2025 What happens when Christmas isn't picture-perfect? The discussion highlights Clark Griswold's humorous quest for an ideal holiday, revealing how our own perfectionism creates tension. Listeners are encouraged to embrace life's messiness, reflecting on the chaotic nature of the first Christmas. The joy of the season is rooted in recognizing our imperfections and needing grace. Ultimately, the podcast encourages personal growth, urging us to connect with Jesus, who welcomes the needy and transforms chaos into beauty.
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Perfection Creates More Tension
- The higher your expectations for a perfect Christmas, the more tension you create in relationships and life.
- Brian Tome warns that we often invest more energy into holidays than into spiritual growth, stunting our formation.
Redirect Holiday Energy To Spiritual Growth
- Put a fraction of the energy you spend on Christmas into spiritual formation to see huge growth.
- Brian Tome challenges listeners to redirect holiday-level passion toward becoming more like Christ.
God Wants Our Transformation
- God's primary desire is that we become like Him, not that our holidays look perfect.
- Brian Tome frames Jesus' command to be perfect as aspirational rather than a holiday standard.