Christmas Plans

In this devotional series from American Idol star, Mandisa,  you will explore the scriptures and inspiration behind some of the songs featured on her Christmas album, It's Christmas!

It's Christmas - Devotions from Mandisa

John the Baptist played an important role in the life of Jesus with the urgency of “God is about to move, so be ready!” and the greater baptism of Jesus in the Holy Spirit as the primary marker for God’s new covenant people. John knew his identity in Christ. Readers will discover how they can learn from John to be all that God created them to be.

John the Baptist for You

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 

Christmas is a time to pause, ponder, and praise the gift Jesus. Rather than succumbing to the unwanted burden of financial and social obligations, we must intentionally seek stillness to hear the voice of God. Much of our loss of peace comes with the financial pressures we feel when the emphasis of the season is on buying gifts.This plan will help you focus on what really matters at Christmas.

Seeking Contentment at Christmas

BibleProject designed Advent Reflections to inspire individuals, small groups, and families to celebrate the advent, or arrival, of Jesus. This four week plan incorporates animated videos, short summaries, and reflective questions to help participants explore the biblical meaning of hope, peace, joy, and love. Choose this plan to discover how these four virtues have arrived to the world through Jesus.

BibleProject | Advent Reflections

How do you choose a gift for someone during Christmas time? What makes a gift special? It is knowing that the giver went out of their way. Or in Mark Batterson's words, a "gift of inconvenience". 
In this Plan, we will explore ways to make sure that you give meaningful gifts this Christmas.


Christmas Gift Shopping Guide

Women bring the present at Christmas. They cook, buy gifts, create crafts, plan parties, coordinate outfits….make MAGIC, and this year will be no different. This devotional is a walk through a few of the women involved in the family line of Christ and his birth. These women faced a myriad of obstacles, but in the end, they brought the most beautiful gift to the world--the presence of Jesus Christ. 

You Bring the Present: A Women’s Christmas Devotional 

For some, Christmas time can be full of grief, tragedy, hurt, and division. Yet Christmas celebrates that God became a human and stepped right into the middle of our hurting, angry, chaotic world to bring us peace—peace among people and, even more importantly, peace with God. Join us this Advent season in looking at the peace brought by Christ.

Peace on Earth: A 5-Day Advent Devotional

In this devotional, Dr. David Mende shows how Mary and Joseph responded to disruptions in their lives during the first Christmas and encourages us to respond similarly.