Isaiah 8:19, 20

At Christmastime, Advent calendars serve as tangible reminders of expectation slowly moving toward fulfillment. Likewise, the Old Testament records how the failures and weaknesses of God’s people created a longing and a need for a perfect King to come. This four-day plan reminds us that Jesus’ birth wasn’t an isolated event but the fulfillment of God’s promise to establish His kingdom forever. In Christ alone we find our long-expected, perfect King.

Following God isn’t about striving; it’s about trusting. Join Melissa Spoelstra for this 5-day study and discover that Isaiah’s words reveal you can trust God more than your own human effort or the counterfeits the world suggests. You won’t be striving harder, but instead trusting more deeply the Faithful One who is worthy of our utter dependence. In Him you'll find the comfort and peace you need to sustain you.

Prayer is a wonderful blessing from God--our way to talk directly to him. He invites us to pray anytime, anywhere, and about anything.

This devotional is designed to guide you through a thoughtful exploration of searching, alternative spiritual practices, a warning against these alternative practices and ultimately grounding oneself in the truth of Jesus Christ. We hope you will find a thorough guide to understanding the Christian faith in the context of a diverse spiritual landscape by addressing the theme of searching for alternative spiritual practices.