Jeremiah 30:22

Let's face it - the season of Advent, the final four weeks leading up to Christmas Day - is oftentimes the busiest, most stressful time of the year for women. But this is not at all what God intended. The Lord intended for these weeks of joy, love, hope, and peace to bring just those beautiful things to the hearts of women everywhere. Rediscover that reality through this 5 day reading plan.

Expectation. Longing. Yearning. These emotions fill our hearts during the season of Advent. Drawn from the Latin word adventus, which means "coming," Advent is a time of anticipation for the celebration of Christ's Nativity. It is also a period of preparation for our Lord's Second Coming. Paradoxically, this holy season focuses our attention on the historical fact of Christ's birth as well as on the promise of his anticipated return.

Everyone lives for something—but is there one thing that matters most? Something that brings ultimate meaning and purpose to our lives? Louie Giglio answers both questions with a resounding yes! In this dynamic reading plan developed with American Bible Society, readers will be inspired to live the life that centers on Jesus. You only get one brief shot at life, so you must make it count.

Dr. John MacArthur answers questions on matters of faith, theology, and doctrine. Each day's reading includes additional verse study for a deeper look into the day's topic.