Zaburi 80:18

Advent invites us to journey through the darkness to discover the light, the incarnate Word of God who "shines in the darkness" (John 1:5). This plan focuses upon the weekly themes of Advent—hope, peace, joy, and love—and serves as a guide through each week of the season. It is taken from our book, Dawn, with reflections for every day of Advent available within the Dwell Bible App.

Prepare yourself to celebrate the real reason for the season—Jesus! Enjoy 5 Advent devotions to start the month of December off right. These short, engaging reflections focused on hope, combined with the beauty and relevance of The Passion Translation—a fresh, faithful translation of the Bible—provide the inspiration you need to celebrate the true reason for the season.

God wants to work in you to effect positive change in the world. The darkness in our world will escalate, yet you have learned how to thrive in uncertain times. Go be the light in the darkness. Prophesy when God speaks and watch things around you change for the better!

What does it mean to live a truly fruitful life? Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne Ric Thorpe explores Jesus’ words in John 15 and his invitation to “remain in me.” Over five days, discover how staying close to Jesus, trusting the loving Gardener through pruning, and allowing God to shape your desires can lead to a life of deeper faith, love, purpose, and prolific fruitfulness.