Advent

The Gifts of Advent - The Christmas season is approaching and preparing for Christmas is sometimes filled with stress and chaos, but God never intended it to be that way.  Come walk with author and mentor, Janelle Keith, as she uncovers the gifts of Advent and the true meaning Christmas has for each of us today.

21 Gifts of Advent

Advent is the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas. It's an amazing celebration of anticipation for the birth of our Saviour! Advent celebrates four main themes: hope, love, joy and peace. Learn more about each of these topics and where they're found in the Christmas story in this four-week advent devotional series.

Meditations on the Meaning of Christmas

Music is powerful and can stir emotions deep within us. This Advent season, take a closer look at your favorite Christmas carols as you prepare your heart for the birth of Jesus. In the middle of the hustle and bustle, take a few moments to slow down and allow His love to wash over you. This Christmas, pause and ponder the miracle of Jesus' birth.

Wonders of His Love: An Advent Devotional Inspired by Christmas Carols

The birth of Jesus changed everything. But what does this pivotal event in history mean for you? This month the Horizon Bible Reading Plan journeys through messianic prophecies about Jesus, His birth and the power it holds for today. Whatever this season brings for you, it is our prayer that this Christmas, you would see the birth of Jesus in a new light.

Immanuel

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

Embracing Wonder: A 5-Week Advent Devotional From Matthew West

Jesus is the hope of Christmas! Discover more about God's gift to the world as you read these 10 Christmas reflections from Our Daily Bread.

Our Daily Bread: The Hope of Christmas 

Advent is a season of reflection, preparation, and anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ. The Book of Exodus, on the other hand, chronicles the Israelites' arduous journey out of slavery in Egypt and their quest for the Promised Land. While these two may seem unrelated at first glance, through this plan we discover how Exodus foreshadows Jesus' miraculous birth over a millennium later, and what we can learn from the Hebrews' period of trust in waiting, even today.

Advent Through Exodus: The Miracle of Christmas

Journey through the 28 days of Advent by exploring every good gift that God has given through Scripture and stories from around the world. Walk through the themes of a good life, the good news, good deeds and good gifts found in the book of James.

Every Good Gift: A 28-Day Advent Devotional

Journey with Pastor Micah E. Davis as he uncovers some of the heralded (and unheralded) heroes of the Christmas story. The birth of Jesus was more than a neat, cozy, Nativity scene. Instead, Micah pulls back the curtain on the immense amount of faith shown by some particular individuals and the immense amount of power demonstrated by God and His angels. Invitation is at the heart of the Christmas story. 