Christmas Plans

In this special 12-day devotional, we'll discover how God made a way for us to be part of His family as we work our way through the family tree of Jesus. 


Family Christmas: A Devotional for Kids

As you enter the Christmas season, this devotional will help you understand about the depth of God's love and the incredible gift that He has given us. These five readings from the Once-A-Day 25 Days of Advent Devotional will prepare your heart for a season that is filled with hope, love and promise, and you will learn about how the humble arrival of Jesus will lead to His triumphant return.

Celebrating the Messiah's Birth - Advent Reading Plan

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!

The Old Testament:  Backstory to Christmas

There are some incredible women weaved into the Christmas Story. What can we learn from them?

Moments for Mums: Encouragement for mums in the midst of the beautiful mess of parenting and life. Presented by MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Australia.

Women of the Christmas Story - Part 2

It feels crowded, doesn’t it? The stores. The calendar. Our hearts. Even before stepping one foot into December, we’re already overwhelmed.  In this 5-Day Bible Plan from The Messy Table Podcast, we’re intentionally making room—in our minds, relationships, time, bodies, and resources—to remember the real meaning of Christmas. 

Remembering Christmas

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

For Christians, the word "Advent" means the arrival of the Messiah. And this arrival was actually foretold 6,000 years ago, in Genesis 3:15. What happens to the Seed between Eden and the arrival in Bethlehem? You and your family can follow this Advent Journey in December. For 25 days leading up to Christmas, explore how 64 generations (64 families) prepared for the arrival of Jesus Christ.

Advent Journey - Following the Seed From Eden to Bethlehem 

This five-day plan reminds you of the Christmas Story and how a King was born to save us all. From the competitor perspective, this plan walks you through the true meaning of Jesus’ birth and how we can learn something from the story and its characters. As you read, you’ll see the true meaning of Christmas and the principles you can take with you as you compete for Christ!

The Christmas Story for Competitors

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