The Paul Tripp Podcast 943. Strangers at Christmas Dinner | Paul Tripp's Wednesday's Word
Oct 1, 2025
In this reflective installment, listeners are invited to consider the swift passage of life through the lens of aging. Paul shares poignant moments with his adult sons during Christmas, highlighting the physical signs that accompany growing older. He emphasizes that everyone faces decay in a broken world and reminds us of the hope found in Christ. Drawing from scripture, he reassures that Jesus understands our struggles and offers mercy through life's challenges. A heartfelt prayer for comfort wraps up this profound discussion.
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Christmas That Revealed Time's Speed
- Paul Tripp describes a Christmas when his grown sons felt like strangers at the dinner table.
- That moment jolted him into awareness of how quickly life and parenting seasons pass.
A Watershed Awareness Of Aging
- Paul Tripp realizes he has more life behind him than ahead and experiences a watershed awareness of aging.
- That realization reframes how he notices his body, memories, and priorities going forward.
The World Constantly Changes And Decays
- Paul Tripp points out everyone lives in a broken, decaying world and often assumes current conditions will last.
- He emphasizes that creation and life are subject to change and deterioration apart from God.