Returning to the Manger: The Power of Our Annual Pilgrimages

This Christmas, we’re exploring the spiritual rhythm of returning to the manger year after year. Like the shepherds, the Magi, and generations of faithful believers, we are invited to make an annual pilgrimage—not just to a place, but into the story of Jesus’ birth, His humility, and God’s faithfulness.

In this episode, we reflect on how these yearly journeys shape our faith: they help us remember God’s promises, reflect on His work in our lives, and build trust that carries us through the year. We’ll discuss how pilgrimage—whether literal or spiritual—connects us to God, to our communities, and to the generations of believers who have gone before us.

Whether you gather around a nativity, read the Christmas story, or simply pause to reflect, this episode will encourage you to make the season more than a tradition—to make it a transformative spiritual journey that strengthens your faith, renews your hope, and reminds you of God’s unchanging love.

(00:01) A Christmas Day reflection
(05:10) The manger and the empty tomb as destinations
(10:56) Faith strengthened through recurring rhythms
(14:40) Reflection, renewal, and hope for the year ahead

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