season 4 // episode 4 // the love of Christ at Christmas // a conversation with Heather Cofer
For this final installment of our Advent series, I have the joy of introducing you to Heather Cofer. Heather’s unique perspective as a former missionary kid is so encouraging as we consider how to celebrate Christmas and embrace the true reason for this season. Sometimes, in our world of abundance, we paradoxically feel lacking. But it's in those moments that we can remember: Jesus fills the void.
In a world caught up with twinkling lights, so many parties and festivities, Heather invites us to slow down and savor the wonder of Jesus’ love.
Heather Cofer is a wife and mother of six living in northern Colorado with a passion for encouraging women to love Jesus. She is the author of Expectant: Cultivating a Vision for Christ-Centered Pregnancy, and has also written for Set Apart Ministries, Risen Motherhood, and Well-Watered Women. She enjoys fresh flowers, good coffee, and laughter with loved ones.
MEMORABLE QUOTES
There were a lot of opportunities to celebrate Christmas in a more poignant way…realizing what the hope of Jesus means for us and how we can extend that to others because of the extreme poverty we were surrounded by.
One year my parents asked us if we would be willing to not do Christmas gifts and instead buy coal for a family who were freezing.
We are called to represent what Christmas means to us in very practical ways.
In the country that has so much abundance…there is some sense in which we feel lacking.
Sometimes that is more apparent in certain ways when there is so much around us.
In some ways, it is easier to be content when there is less available to you.
It really is the perfect opportunity to remember that Jesus is the One who fills us. He is our all in all. That’s why He came.
Part of keeping in step with the Spirit is just taking that one step–what does love and obedience look like right now?
There’s nothing I can do to earn His love. He gives it freely and asks us to be that reminder to other people.
When I feel like I am constantly failing or I am beaten down by the cares of this life, I can rest in Him. He will be faithful to me no matter what.
Turning on worshipful Christmas music and making that part of the background of our home–worship.
Declaring that [beautiful truth through music] with my mouth and then inviting my children to do that with me…is one of the things I cherish the most about Christmastime.