Christmas Plans

In this 5-day plan we look at some favorite Christmas songs a little more deeply and glean what we can learn from familiar words.

Lessons From Christmas Songs

Advent, the season of looking towards the most memorable birthday, is such an exciting time. And hidden within the Christmas story are a multitude of treasures, so many examples of God’s great love and involvement with us.  In this Mini BigB Advent edition film resource, Brian (the puppet) and Dave generally have a lot of fun but also provide a little something for us to ponder in this busy season.  This is a great resource for 6-11 year old children and for anyone with a childish sense of humour.

Mini Big B!

Most people picture the first Christmas. Mary and Joseph show up on a donkey, get turned away from a hotel and end up in a barn. Jesus is born, wrapped in blankets and set in a feeding trough. Shepherds, three wise men, animals, and angels were all there (according to nativity sets). Is that the true picture? Not exactly. Let’s separate the true Christmas from Christmyth.

Christmyths

In this devotional written from the perspective of Jesus' mother, Mary vulnerably and honestly details the intimate moments of her experience as a mom. In each compelling scene, Mary treasures a small token to remember it by. Little does she know the divine significance each item will play in the ultimate purpose of her son’s role on earth. 

Mary's Treasure

The lights of Hanukkah and Christmas are the hallmark to the holiday season. Welcome to this Abide meditation as we explore how "the Light" pierces the darkness and how Jesus is the true “Light of the World.”  

Light of the World

Is there a “right way” to celebrate Jesus during Advent? Do you have to "do all the things" in order to check the Advent box? This Advent, go deeper into the mystery and majesty of Emmanual, God with us, and invite God to reveal his past, current, and forever presence in the world and in your life as we wait, yes, but also receive Him right now.

Celebrating Advent: Embrace Jesus in This Season

What would make this Christmas awesome for your marriage? How do we take a season that is often filled with stress and anxiety and turn things around? In this reading plan, Dr. Kim Kimberling addresses four things you can do as a couple to reduce the stress and anxiety of the season and help you focus on Jesus. Your Christmas and your marriage can be better than ever.

An Awesome Marriage Christmas

On a quiet night 2,000 years ago, angels brought news of the Savior’s birth to shepherds tending their flocks—and after hearing the news, those same shepherds left everything to seek a baby in Bethlehem. All these years later, the invitation has not changed. Join Dr. Charles Stanley as he helps you draw near to the Savior, encouraging you to make time to rest in the Father’s love this season.

Journey To The Manger

This Advent Guide comes from students, faculty, and staff at Belmont University. Advent is that season of waiting that carefully and purposefully helps us to realign our priorities and to glimpse, anew, our place before God. Our humble hope is this guide helps people focus more fully on Jesus Christ through the Advent season.