Advent

The beginning of the Advent season is a tradition in many Christian churches that helps believers prepare their hearts, minds, and lives for the coming of the Messiah. In this reading plan we will look forward to the arrival of our King.

Advent: Prepare for the King of Kings

It's the week of Christmas! This week we celebrate the arrival of our King Jesus. In this reading plan, we prepare you for his arrival.

Let's Prepare for Christmas!

From choosing a humble handmaiden as His mother, to announcing His birth to common shepherds, the way the Lord chose to come to earth reveals what His heart beats for. This seven-day plan delves into the humility of mighty God revealed in the meaning of Christmas.


The Heart of God

Every good story has a plot twist—an unexpected moment that changes everything. One of the biggest plot twists in the Bible is the Christmas story. Over the next five days, we’ll explore how this one event changed the world and how it can change your life today. 

The Christmas Story

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

Weaving storytelling with biblical truth, Angela Hunt takes your family on a visceral journey to experience the places, people, prophecies, and purpose of Christmas. Each Advent devotion includes Scripture, insights, historical facts, and personal application, giving you new glimpses behind the traditional Nativity.

Star of Wonder: 5-Days of Advent to Illuminate the People, Places, and Purpose of the First Christmas

Discover the wonder of the Christmas story with fresh eyes - looking deeper at the tough experiences, challenging settings, and real people it's made up of. At its heart, the Nativity isn't a cute kids' play: it's the gritty, wondrous story of Jesus entering the mess and madness of the human world.

Gritty Wonder: Christmas Through Fresh Eyes

While preparing for the holidays at the end of each year, it is easy to forget to practice gratitude intentionally. Grab your journal, color pencils, paints, art and craft supplies, or maybe even just a pen and a paper; and begin a meaningful 24-day journey this Advent of practicing gratitude through creative journaling. You can also ask a group of friends to join your gratitude journaling journey!

Journaling Gratitude

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.