Christmas Plans

The true intention behind Advent was a way of preparing one’s heart for Christmas. It was a way to create a posture like Simeon: “Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him” (Luke 2:25). This devotional by Dan Stanford is designed to help us do that.

The Adventures of Christmas 

Emmanuel – God with us! The promise of a child born to save the world rings out to our spirits today with comfort and reassurance that we are not alone. God is with us! If you’re feeling lonely or dealing with depression at Christmas, this 5-day devotional by Laura Woodworth will help you explore Jesus as Emmanuel: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Emmanuel - God With Us: Christmas Comfort for a Lonely World

In this special 13-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. We’ll uncover how all of history points to the coming of Jesus, what it truly means to be a family, and how we’re all a part of this amazing story

Family Christmas

So often, the holidays come and go before we have a chance to focus on preparing our hearts for Christmas. Advent is our way of remembering that God came to be with us, is still with us, and will come again. Over the next 5 days, we’ll examine the four Advent themes: hope, peace, love, and joy. 

Anticipating Christmas: A 5-Day Advent Plan

Shepherd, Prince of Peace, King of Kings, Emmanuel, Light of the World… Jesus is called all these names, but what do they really mean? Each name shows us a different aspect of the heart of Jesus, and how it all leads back to the love He has for us. Come be encouraged this Christmas season as together we draw closer to who Jesus is.

Names of Jesus by Change Conference

When Jesus was born into human existence, it was the most epic interruption to human history that has ever happened. God loves us enough to punctuate history in human skin; not as a king, president, or noble warrior, but as a helpless newborn. This reading plan studies the people surrounding Christ’s birth and their response to (or role in) this divine interruption on the timeline of history.

Christmas: The Divine Interruption 

The following devotionals are designed to help you in your spiritual journey. Each article has been selected to help you understand more about God's love for you, and we hope that through this plan you will find encouragement, comfort, and true joy this Christmas season. 

Our Daily Bread Christmas: God With Us

It’s the time of year for joy and cheer! In this 10-day devotional, find encouragement in Jesus. He is all we need this holiday and is the One who makes every Christmas memorable.

A Christmas to Remember: A 10-Day Devotional

Celebrate Christmas with 10 personal meditations, and remember that Christ’s love shines for us all.