پلانی خوێندنەوەی بێبەرامبەر و بابەتی پەرستشی پەیوەست بە ئیشایا 9:6

Prepare your heart this advent season to unwrap the gift of learning about our risen Savior. John Greco writes this five-day devotional to help you rediscover Christmas by seeing Jesus as the Counselor of Wonders, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

Most of us long for a joyful Christmas but struggle to reconcile our idealized visions with our messy reality. As we prepare for Jesus’ arrival, how can we embrace the season in a way that offers hope rather than stress? Jesus is not turned away by our messiness; instead, he encourages us to experience his peace. Let’s discover what the expectancy of Jesus’ birth means for all of us.

Celebrating Christmas is a tradition many of us look forward to all year. We play music, decorate trees, and throw parties all through December. This Advent reading plan aims to help in those celebrations by exploring the themes of the Christmas story. This plan can be read with friends or as a family (kids too!). Use the “Application Questions” for groups to center the conversation on Jesus. And, for families, use “Next Steps”, to find creative ways to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

Dear Reader, Christmas is a time to reconnect with hope, joy, love, and peace. Inspired by festive memories, I wrote this Advent devotional as a reminder that we are always welcome back to Jesus’ arms. I invite you to join me in this personal devotional, starting Sunday, December 1. Each week we’ll explore a theme, ending on Tuesday, December 24. I hope you'll join me in setting aside time weekly to reflect and prepare your heart for Christmas. May these reflections bring you closer to the true meaning of the season. Merry Christmas, Matthew

Are you longing to experience the true meaning of Christmas? This Advent, journey through the names of Jesus, found in Isaiah 9:6. Each day focuses on a different title: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Through these reflections, we are invited to experience Jesus more intimately, finding wonder, guidance, strength, love, and peace in him. Let’s rediscover the power of Jesus's name this Christmas season.

Many people know the Christmas story, but we don’t often stop to think about the immense sacrifice Christ made on our behalf. We fail to consider where He came from, what He endured, and what He offers us. This reading plan contains five devotional articles that examine different aspects of the life of the one who stepped into our world—the God who is with us.

Dear Mama, Jesus wants to meet with you this Christmas! At a time of year when busyness, worries, and distractions can crowd out the reason for the season, God is inviting you to encounter Him. Join Jen Pierce, worship pastor with Help Club for Moms, for five days of Scripture, worship, and prayer to focus your heart on the One we're celebrating- Jesus! You will find peace and joy as you encounter His presence.

Is the rush of the holiday season stealing your peace? Even with the pressures December brings, you can discover the true source of comfort. Join us for a five-day devotional with Andrew and Wendy Palau, as we meditate on the truth about Christmas. Let God calm your soul and receive the gifts Jesus is offering you this Advent season.

One of the most famous Christmas passages is found in the Old Testament: Isaiah 9:6. This passage tells us who Jesus is. The eternal truths of that verse are not just for Christmas, but for all of life. Join Scott Pauley for 5 brief videos applying each of the descriptive names of Christ from Isaiah 9:6.

The holiday season offers unique opportunities to talk about Jesus, but it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. This Plan encourages you to intentionally seek out ways to share the Gospel during Christmas, cultivating a heart for evangelism that shines even after the festivities are over. Let’s make this season a time of meaningful conversations and lasting impact!

Join us on this journey to deepen your relationship with Jesus. This is part one of eight in the "Jesus, I Need You" series by Thistlebend Ministries. See also Jesus, I Need You (companion prayer).

In the busy world, we live in today; peace is valuable and more precious than silver or gold. Many are searching for peace in people and possessions- but real peace comes from Jesus. At the end of this plan, I trust you will gain a better understanding of the inheritance of peace that Christ left for you and embrace it in your daily life.

God prepared the world for Jesus the Messiah right from the very beginning.  He made sure His world knew ahead of time that the Messiah was coming.  This is the first of three devotionals that give the prophetic pronouncements of the Messiah – and how they were fulfilled.  This devotional shows the prophecies of the lineage of Jesus starting from the garden of Eden right to Mary.

Do you ever want just a little bit more? More sneakers. More skateboards. More candy. More games. Whatever it may be that you love, you just want more! This Bible Plan will help you learn to say a thankful “enough,” and help you see that when you live like Jesus, you can find more happiness in asking “How much can I give?” instead of “How much more can I get?”

Most of us like hearing a good story and the really good stories usually have a backstory. Backstories provide context for the main story and help us understand how the various pieces of that story are connected. The backstories surrounding Jesus’ birth are no different. Understanding the backstories of Jesus’ birth makes the events surrounding His arrival even more wondrous and the best part is, this story is true!

Are you struggling with fear? Fear is a natural part of our lives, so how do we deal with fear and move into security? Spend the week finding out about your eternal security, and how fear has no power in your life.

When most Christians pick up a Bible, they rarely realize that they are holding a miracle between their hands. On a whim, they can open it and begin reading any chapter or verse from any book they want in their very own language. Today, it’s easier than ever to read what the Bible says. But that doesn’t mean it’s just as easy to understand.

Engage the Advent season from a new perspective this year. In this devotional you’ll be encouraged to explore how God is speaking, moving, and connecting with you in your work. You spend most of your day working — and God is present in it. Your faith is not compartmentalized and neither is your work. They are woven together. With this guide, you’ll be able to fully embrace what the Advent season has to offer all aspects of your life.

January is typically the time for new starts - new resolutions, new beginnings, new hopes, usually for a new ‘you’. This is your chance to start off the new year strong in your faith which is more important than any other resolution you will make this year.

Shalom is so much more than a simple greeting of peace; that’s just the beginning of the full richness of the Hebrew concept of shalom. Dig into true peace in this 6-day study, and discover the ancient way to wholeness.

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season.

Waiting is part of life… At times it's beautiful, at times it's challenging, but there is always waiting. As we wait expectantly for Christmas, allow this plan to help prepare your heart for the beautiful gift of God's promise that is to come.

Have you ever wondered how the books of the Bible fit together? Do you find yourself confused by the timeline of the Old Testament and the context surrounding the books? With just fifteen minutes a day, you can connect the dots and trace God's story through history with this Coming to Life plan.

Jesus is the Prince of Peace. The peace He gave us is different from the world's. But, what does peace actually mean to us? How does it translate into our lives? Is it tied to our goals? Do we see it as a cause or as an effect? Well, peace is a daily pursuit, a master key. Let's learn how to use it in our life journey.

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