God took my small act of simply trying not to fall asleep at church and showed me a tiny glimpse into the incredible beauty of his global church.

I began to realize how much I was focusing on what was lost, rather than the relationships and people that were in front of me all along.

When it comes to “holidays,” what matters is gathering together. So yes, it is good to gather with your family, BUT family can be more than just the people you are related to.