Things Above God is Looking for You
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Dec 22, 2025 This Christmas-themed discussion invites listeners to ponder how God seeks a relationship with them through the Holy Spirit. James shares a nostalgic snow-plowing story that illustrates the feeling of being wanted. He delves into the profound moment of the Word becoming flesh, reflecting on how God's smile represents grace and an invitation to intimacy. The exploration of St. Augustine's insights adds depth to the conversation, highlighting the theme of rebirth and divine connection.
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Snow-Plowing Mornings With Dad
- James Bryan Smith recounts childhood mornings helping his dad plow snow and placing cones while falling asleep in the warm truck cab.
- He highlights that his dad invited him simply because he wanted to be with him, illustrating human longing to be desired.
Born Looking To Be Found
- We are born into the world seeking someone who is looking for us, a transcendent longing at our core.
- This need frames the incarnation as God meeting that deep desire by coming to us in Christ.
The Word Became Flesh
- John 1:14–18 presents the startling claim that the Word became flesh and lived among us, revealing God in a new way.
- Grace and truth come through Jesus Christ, offering gift upon gift that awakens our ability to know God.
