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For many, the Christmas season is bursting with excitement about gifts—what’s on your wish list? What surprises might be under the tree? And what about the joy of finding the perfect present for someone? But the very first Christmas was all about the best, unexpected gift that God picked out for us. In this 4-week devotional series from Grow Curriculum, we’ll explore the Christmas story to reveal the unexpected wrapped in the gift of Jesus! Let’s tie the bows and deck the halls, but most of all, let's celebrate the unexpected ways God is with us this season.

Unexpected

This year and last year have felt chaotic, stressful, uncertain, but God (I love those two words!) is unchanging, faithful, and our source of peace. Christmas is a time of remembrance, to reflect on what our God really did when Jesus was born in a manger. Follow along as we meditate on Christmas, joy, peace, love, and hope this Advent season. -Matthew West

We Need Christmas With Matthew West 

Seven hundred years before Christ was born, Isaiah prophesied the Messiah would be called a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Only in the divine foreknowledge of God could all of these titles be perfectly fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. This Advent, be awed and amazed at the Wonderful Counselor who’s a wonder of a counselor. Oh, come, let us adore him! 


He Shall Be Called

This 7-day series explores the true meaning of Christmas, focusing on the birth of Jesus as a personal miracle. Through reflections on hope, love, sacrifice, and faith, each day encourages you to delve deeper into the significance of Christ’s birth and how it shapes your life. The series will inspire you to recognize and embrace your own miracle and the redeeming love of Jesus.

Christmas: The Birth of Your Personal Miracle

What if this Christmas, we were to remember the miracles that Jesus performed in the lives of those who came to Him? This Advent season, I pray you enjoy these 25 compelling stories based on the New Testament characters from The Chosen series. May their diverse, powerful testimonies inspire you to experience and become a miracle of God for others! Are you ready? You are a Miracle! Christian Misch

Chosen to Be a Miracle! Advent Plan Based on “The Chosen"

This Advent, spend time in the opening verses of John’s Gospel reflecting on what these verses reveal to us about who Jesus is. 

Who Is Jesus?

Busyness can become the mantra of the holiday season if we are not intentional to make room for Jesus. Over these next 24 days, let's declutter our hearts and minds so we can make room for the gifts of love, joy, hope and peace that our Savior has given us. 

Advent Devotional: Make Room for Jesus

Exploring the four angelic appearances found in the Christmas story and what they can teach us about our own call this Advent season.

Angels We Have Heard on High

The music we sing at Christmas helps us to remember the story of Jesus and fills our hearts with hope, peace, love, and joy. This 5-day plan will encourage your heart as you learn inspiring stories behind some of our most beloved Christmas songs, including O Holy Night, Joy to the World, and Silent Night.


Songs of Advent

As Bible teacher Dr. R.C. Sproul observes, the Christmas story is so familiar to many that “the words just slip over us.” 

These profound Advent readings, taken from Sproul's sermons, delve into the details of the first Christmas and reflect on how they impact our lives now, combining scholarly detail with heartwarming application.

Each day includes a prayer written by a well-known Bible teacher of our own day.

The Advent of Glory by R.C. Sproul: 5 Days Exploring the First Christmas

Do you believe in miracles? 
During His time on Earth, Jesus performed 37 extraordinary miracles, each revealing His divine power and purpose. In this 5-day devotional, we’ll explore five of these life-changing events and discover their deep meaning for our faith today. 
Join us as we reflect on how each miracle connects to the hope and promise of Christmas, reminding us of God's love and presence. 

Miracles Happen

Every year, millions of people around the globe celebrate Christmas. But what does it all mean? Do we really understand the profound importance and authenticity of the birth of Jesus?
Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, noted pastor, author, and theologian Dr. David Jeremiah answers the most thought-provoking questions surrounding the most pivotal moment in human history- the birth of Jesus Christ. 

Why the Nativity?

Discover the wonder and purpose behind Jesus' miraculous birth as told in Matthew 1. From Joseph’s courage to the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, these devotionals invite you to embrace the depth of God’s love, the reality of Emmanuel (God with us), and the ultimate gift of salvation. Rediscover Christ’s story and its life-changing significance.

Born to Save: The Christmas Story of Jesus

When we think of the Christmas story, often our minds go to Jesus first. While he is the main figure of Christmas, who are all of the people who were part of the story? What can we learn about them, and how do their individual stories point to a bigger picture?

The Main Characters of the Christmas Story

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER and Kingdom Story Company have created this reading plan to help individuals and groups explore the biblical themes of compassion, community, and Christmas in the new film from the creators of Jesus Revolution. In this five-day Bible reading plan, you’ll see clips from THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, a video from Dallas Jenkins, and find reflection questions to help you study what the Bible says about the role of the church.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Bible Reading Plan

Jesus’ birth is much more than a simple story we tell at Christmas. Jesus’ birth is the foundation of our faith; without this miraculous birth, there is no Savior. 
Through this 7-day plan, watch clips from the iBIBLE animation of the birth of Jesus to witness this world-changing event for yourself. Dig deeper with us into the shepherds’ visit to the manger, the census that caused Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem, and more to understand the true significance of Christmas. 

The Birth of Jesus

All is Calm, All is Bright focuses on the Prince of Peace and celebrates the Light of the World.  Short devotionals take you from the Old Testament longing for the Messiah through the fulfillment of God's promise in the story of Jesus' birth found in the gospels. Each day's reading brings you one step nearer the heart of Christmas: Immanuel, God with us. 

All Is Calm All Is Bright

Immanuel, Prince of Peace, The Humble Servant, Promised Messiah, Our Coming King – Jesus!

Join us in this 7-day series as we explore the uniqueness of Jesus’s character as revealed through the Christmas narrative. Let us give Him glory and praise this Christmas!

The Uniqueness of Jesus

Fear can loom over our lives, especially during important times. The first Christmas was no exception, as key people were told not to fear. Over four days, this devotional will look at reasons we can overcome fear using the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. We will see how God's message to them still apply to us today.

Fear Not at the First Christmas

With all that noise telling us what Christmas should be about, it can be difficult to get to the point—to the heart of Christmas. That’s why, in this devotional, we’ll work to cut through the noise and discover the real meaning behind the season. We’ll look at what brings real joy and purpose in this holiday. We’ll unpack the incredible story behind the birth of Jesus Himself to understand what the purpose of Christmas really is.

The Purpose of Christmas

Over the first 25 days of December, we will cover the genealogy of Christ, the characters of Christmas, the prophecies Jesus fulfilled, who Jesus is, and the Christmas story. 

The Christ of Christmas

In this special 10-day devotional, we'll look at the story of Christmas, starting back in Genesis 1 leading all the way to the birth of Jesus. Together, we'll see how through of all history, God was moving the pieces into place to bring His plan of redemption to fruition. 

Christmas: The Lord Has Come

For centuries, people had looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, the Savior that God had promised. But when He actually came, people could hardly believe it. His coming turned out differently than they had expected. This reading plan looks at four announcements surrounding Jesus' birth and four reactions to them. Will you read along?

I Bring You Good News of Great Joy

Advent is a church tradition to help believers across the globe prepare their hearts for the arrival of Jesus. Over four weeks, we’ll look at themes of hope, peace, joy, and love in the biblical narrative leading up to Jesus’ birth, and how these themes can be applied to our Christmas season this year.

Advent: A 25-Day Countdown to Christmas

This 25-day Advent devotional was created from CornerstoneSF's video devotional series, Rise & Shine. With videos every day except Sundays, this devotional invites us to open our hearts and prepare for the coming of Jesus. It will begin broadly and then focus deeply on Mary’s experience, highlighting how her humility, faith, and openness paved the way for Christ’s birth. Through her example, we are encouraged to cultivate a heart ready to receive the Savior, embracing His love and presence in our lives.

Preparing for Christmas

To help prepare our hearts for the Christmas season, you can start December 1st and spend the next twenty-four days journeying through the Gospel of Luke together. Each day, you will read a chapter, reflect on devotional materials written by members of the Beijing International Christian community, answer questions relevant to your life, and spend time in prayer.

We hope this devotional reminds you of the true reason we celebrate Christmas and becomes something you can share with family, friends, or co-workers as you gather to study God’s Word together.

Advent Devotional: The Gospel of Luke

Advent Study going through: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

Advent Study

This holiday season, gather around the fireplace and listen to the ancient Christmas story of two real women named Ruth and Naomi. You'll be challenged and encouraged to spot God's sovereign activity behind the tragedy, romance, and warmth of the book of Ruth. 

Christmas With Great Grandma Ruth

This Christmas season, let the Advent candles remind you of the hope, love, joy, and peace that are ours in Christ. Join author Lynn Austin as she reflects on the season of Advent in these devotionals and invites you to pray for those who need to come home to Him. 

Praying and Waiting for Christmas: A 7 Day Advent Devotional

This five-day devotional, "God With Us," reflects on the miracle of Jesus’ birth as Emmanuel—God with us. Each day focuses on a different theme: the gift of God’s presence, Jesus’ humanity and divinity, his love for us, his understanding of our struggles, and the joy of belonging to God’s family. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and the promise of Christ’s enduring presence with us.

God With Us

The celebration of Jesus' birth during Christmas time is about much more than a single event. Long before the Son of God took His first breath here on earth, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit determined a plan that would provide the greatest gift to all humanity: Jesus, the perfect sacrificial Lamb of God. Join us in this 5-day devotional as we celebrate the Gift That’s Freely Given.

The Gift That's Freely Given

Forgiveness is a big word, but what exactly does forgiveness mean? And what are the consequences if we don't forgive? And what is the difference between forgiving, pardoning and reconciling? This reading plan is structured like an Advent calendar: 24 “doors” and behind each one a little treasure awaits you about the incredible gift that Jesus gave you for Christmas.

Forgiveness and Reconciliation

The names of God throughout scripture are essential in understanding His character and revealing the needs of His people. This seven-day devotional will take an in-depth look at each name and description the prophet Isaiah used for the coming Messiah, and why those names are just as important for us today as they were for the original audience. May it awaken our hearts to discover that God is everything we need and more! 

His Name Shall Be Called

God loves us so much that he sent Jesus to save us and remain with us—today and every day.  

This holiday season, focus your celebration of the Christmas promise with God Is with Us: 10 Christmas Reflections from Our Daily Bread. For 10 days, be inspired with short devotionals that help you embrace the promises of God’s constant presence and ponder all the ways He is with you.

God Is With Us

From Compassion UK to you: Give yourself a moment at the start of each week in Advent to pause in wonder at the Lord Jesus Christ coming to Earth as a human baby. We pray that by doing so, you will experience the true and lasting joy of knowing the fullness of God’s love for you this Christmas and always. 

God Is With Us | Advent Sunday Devotional Series

Read this five day devotional, and discover how the King that was born in a manger all those years ago in Bethlehem was the promised Prince of Peace. 

"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” - Isaiah 9:6.

A King Is Born ~ the Prince of Peace

Though Christmas bears the name of Jesus Christ, it’s becoming more rare to hear his name in public. But December doesn’t bring just another holiday, it brings a celebration of the advent of hope and joy—the birth of the Savior of the world. This Christmas season, let the wonder of Christ’s love stir you to Make Room for him with Mark Hall From Casting Crowns.

Make Room: A Devo by Mark Hall From Casting Crowns

We all know how easy it is to get swept up in Christmas planning, shopping, decorating, and countless gatherings. These things are exciting and festive, but they can sometimes pull us away from what Christmas is truly about—the arrival of Emmanuel, “God with us.”

The Good News is that, in a world filled with so much uncertainty, He is our Hope. He is our Love. He is our Peace, our Joy, our Light. This is the gift of Christmas, for each and every one of us.

He Is...Good News

Christmas comes each year with a flurry of activity. We buy, we decorate, and we plan—but do we stop to consider the real meaning of Christmas? Have you opened your Christmas gifts year after year after year without ever opening the one gift that matters—the only gift that really matters? Take time this year to understand, perhaps for the first time, the most life-changing news you'll ever hear.

Discover the Real Gift of Christmas

Walk through Advent with this 4-day devotional from Worship Together. Created with worship leaders, worship teams, church volunteers, and church staff in mind—this devotion gives you something to read alone or with your worship team each Sunday in December leading up to Christmas with a focus on hope, love, joy, and peace.

Worship Through Advent: A Seasonal Devotional for Your Worship Ministry

Our Discipleship Journey: Part 1 is an eight-day reading plan inviting you to join God where He is already at work in your world making disciples. Explore Jesus’ approach to discipleship, and learn to pray, listen for God’s voice, and obey. The discipleship journey may take you out of your comfort zone, but nothing beats participating in the grand adventure of seeing lives transformed by the power of the gospel.

Our Discipleship Journey: Part 1

Christmas is a time of joy, celebration, and reflection on the incredible gift of Jesus Christ. Over four days, we will explore Matthew 1:18-25 and the precious gifts that Jesus offers us: himself, his pardon, his promises, and his presence. As we unwrap these gifts, let us open our hearts to receive his love and grace, and let it transform our lives.

Christmas Gifts From Jesus

Who is this Jesus that Isaiah prophesied about?  And how does understanding who Jesus is impact our relationship with him?

Dive into this 4 day study to be encouraged in your faith as you get to know Jesus better.

Advent Series: Who Is Jesus? (Isaiah 9:6)

Most of us long for a joyful Christmas but struggle to reconcile our idealized visions with our messy reality. As we prepare for Jesus’ arrival, how can we embrace the season in a way that offers hope rather than stress? Jesus is not turned away by our messiness; instead, he encourages us to experience his peace. Let’s discover what the expectancy of Jesus’ birth means for all of us.

Merry & Bright: Rediscover the Peace of Advent

In this seven-part study, you and your family can dive deeper into the true meaning of Christmas and study Scripture, explore ways to love those near and far in a greater way, and just have fun experiencing Advent together—a celebration of God’s love, joy, hope and peace.

Join us and experience Christmas differently...with a renewed sense of anticipation for God’s greatest gifts!

The Greatest Gift

As we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God, join us for four weeks as we: Behold Beauty, Break Barriers, Make Room, and are Surprised by God. Like all the best stuff in life, this journey is best taken with others—so grab a friend or two and your sense of wonder and roll into the Advent Season.

Infinitum Family Advent, Week 3

God’s rescue plan for his people has always centered on Jesus, our Immanuel – “God with us.” In this devotional, we’ll walk through Scriptures from Genesis in Revelation to explore this plan in action and be reminded of the role we get to play in it. God has gone to great lengths to be “with us,” and he is still using his people to reveal himself to the whole world today!



Immanuel - God With Us: A 6-Day Advent Devotional From the Team at Gather25

Do you want to read, understand, and love the Scriptures? Often, we want to read but don't know where to start. This plan is a monthly guide to reading the entire Bible in a year. This one-year plan will help you read and understand the entire New Testament, Psalms, and Proverbs in a very simple way.

Daily Reading Plan With Christian Mael (October)

Don't get lost in the holiday shuffle! As we deck the halls, let's not forget the real reason for the season. Christmas is about celebrating the arrival of the one and only Jesus Christ. While we cozy up to the sound of carols and tales of His life, let's also soak up seven thoughtful devotions that honor His many titles and roles.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but we often find ourselves hustling through the holidays. This Christmas, what if we reclaimed wonder? In this 5-day Bible Plan accompanying Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, The Gift, we’ll discover how the three gifts the wise men gave Jesus can lead us to a place of wonder and worship today.

The Gift

Prepare your heart this advent season to unwrap the gift of learning about our risen Savior. John Greco writes this five-day devotional to help you rediscover Christmas by seeing Jesus as the Counselor of Wonders, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.  

Rediscovering Christmas

This Christmas devotional traces the "whispers" of the Old Testament prophets about the miraculous birth of Jesus centuries in advance. From the Davidic lineage to the specific birthplace of Bethlehem, God's plan for the Messiah's arrival echoes subtly throughout the Scriptures. This study considers these prophetic hints and the profound ways they were fulfilled in the Christmas story.

Whispers of the Messiah: An Old Testament Christmas

Come sing with us through the Christmas season as we take a look at 7 well-known Christmas songs and examine their meaning for deeper, more meaningful worship.

Worship Initiative | Songs of Christmas

"Giving Back as God Gave to Us" is a 3-day Bible reading plan focused on cultivating a spirit of generosity, inspired by God’s own example. Each day highlights a unique aspect of giving: the joy of cheerful giving, the faith of sacrificial giving, and the ultimate gift of Jesus Christ. Through scripture and reflection, this plan encourages us to give from the heart, spreading hope and love to others this season.

Giving Back as God Gave to Us

In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, do you need to slow down and remember what the celebrating is all about? Maybe you need the chance to let Christmas change you this year—to help you take hold of the better life Jesus is offering. Let this Christmas season refocus you on what matters most.

The Renewal You Need at Christmas

In this 3-day Bible reading plan, you will reflect on how God provides for our daily needs, even when resources are limited. Through scriptures and thoughtful reflections, this plan will help you develop a thankful heart for God’s provision, no matter the financial situation. It’s designed to build your faith and encourage you to trust that God supplies all you need according to His riches and glory.

Gratitude for Daily Provision

This Christmas season, discover how Chanukah’s eight-day celebration and themes of miracles, light, victory and provision – beautifully point to Yeshua (Jesus), offering hope and encouragement to all Christians.  

Begin this inspiring 8-night plan on Christmas evening with your friends, family, and church community.

As you follow this Bible reading plan, consider using a chanukiah - a special menorah with 9 candle holders used during Chanukah.  

There's No Christmas Without Chanukah

Don't let worry steal your peace!   Join Lynette Johnson for a three-day Bible plan on overcoming anxiety and discovering how to trust in God and find peace.  Through exploring Matthew 6:24-34, you'll discover the power of God's comfort in the midst of your worries.

Don’t Worry

The holidays bring excitement and busyness, sweet moments and chaos, blessing and frustration. In the hustle, bustle, merry, and bright, we’re looking expectantly for perfect presents and serene gatherings. The reality often falls short of our expectations. And that’s why celebrating Advent is an important rhythm for our calendars. As you eagerly anticipate Christmas day, cling to the hope found only in Jesus Christ.

Clinging to Hope: An Advent Study

The military life can often impede on Christmas traditions and family gatherings, leaving our attitudes misaligned. This quick read 4-day devotional, designed for military families but applicable to any family traveling or in transition, reminds us how our Savior's humble beginnings, can transform our attitudes towards His hope and peace.

Hope for the Holidays

Jesus came because God wants to be WITH people. All people - that's you and that's me. Join John Ortberg for a journey toward Christmas, walking through the Advent story and learning how to be WITH God in our every day, normal lives. This plan also features special visual graphics prepared by artist, Matthew Custar.

WITH : A 10-Day Christmas Bible Plan

A young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honor. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM shares the greatest story ever told in a way that brings JOY into the Christmas season!

This 3-Day Reading Plan helps you experience the nativity story in a whole new way, while growing your faith.

Journey to Bethlehem

Emily Elliot wrote the Christmas hymn “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” in 1864 for the children and choir in her father’s church in Brighton, England. Over this week, we will look at this Christmas song verse by verse and its heartfelt and simple description of Jesus's arrival and what it means for our lives! Written by Tim Bergmann. 

A Descended God

Do you ever feel small and insignificant? “…but thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall come forth…” Join me in a journey to discover the amazing history of the little town with a big impact the prophet Micah spoke about. See how this little town has changed the world and how it can change your life too.

A Little Town With a Big Impact

With twenty-five entries, if you start on December 1, you’ll end this devotional on Christmas Day. Once you’ve read a day together with your children, discuss the main topic. See if your children know these songs, or the stories behind the songs, or the reason we sing these songs. 

The Songs Tell the Story: A Family Advent Devotional

Join Paul Tripp for 25 days leading up to Christmas in "The Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional." Designed to be used during the Advent season, this devotional provides the perfect way to close out 2024 together and prepare your heart as we begin the new year immersed in God’s word.

The Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional

Are you where you thought you'd be this Christmas season? We often get fixated on where we wish we were and frustrated that we're not there today. There's some good news for you today! As you get ready for Christmas this year, what if God wanted to surprise you right where you are and not where you thought you'd be? In this 4-day plan, Scott Savage helps us understand the power of three words - God with us.



As you journey through this Advent season, pause each week to rediscover the hope, peace, joy and love that can be yours because of the miracle of the first Christmas —  Jesus moving into our neighbourhood.  May that miracle become a reality for us all this Advent as we allow Jesus to move into our homes, families, relationships and into our hearts. 

Rediscovering Hope, Peace, Joy and Love in Advent

Discover Christ in a brand-new way! Enrich your holiday season with a Christmas devotion exploring the names of Christ. Our Names of Christ Advent devotion features well-known authors, pastors, and our very own CBN team. Join us through a series of video devotionals and learn the many ways Scripture describes our precious Lord!

Names of Christ: An Advent Devotion

Five days of biblical comfort and advice for a challenging Christmas season. Based on excerpts from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) Life Counsel Bible.

Hoping Through Hurt: 5 Days of Biblical Counsel for the Holidays

Christmas is a time where we as believers celebrate God’s heart to write himself into our story. Only in Jesus was the veil torn allowing God’s manifest presence into the earth. We owe all that we have to Jesus. We owe all that we have to Christmas. May these four days be filled with joyful worship as we celebrate our newborn King.

The Wonder of Christmas: 4 Day Devotional

Would you like to welcome this Christmas with something special? Read this special Christmas devotional from Our Daily Bread for 5 consecutive days, entitled O' Holy Night. May this reading help prepare your heart to experience the true meaning of Christmas, which is far greater than just a beautiful event on a holy night.

O' Holy Night | 5-Days Christmas Reading Plan

You can feel God’s Light, Hope, and Comfort in hard seasons. As you go through Advent, may you be reminded that you are not alone, and that God is holding you close every day.

Advent in Hard Times

Experience the radiant spirit of the season with Thrive Worship's devotional series. Each day, embrace uplifting reflections, prayers, and scriptures, fostering a deeper spiritual connection. Discover the profound joy of Advent through heartfelt meditations and empowering messages, guiding you to find joy, hope, and peace. Let this series brighten your path, renewing your spirit and preparing your heart for the joyous celebration of our Savior's birth!

Joy to the World

Learn three things surrender accomplishes in our spiritual formation and life with God as we chronicle Mary’s call to birth the savior of the world.  Each day Tanya Godsey will guide you through the landscape of scripture, insightful truths, and guided prayers to invite you to surrender your plans for the possibility of being surprised by God. 

Befriending God: A 3-Day Reading Plan on Surrender

Get ready for the adventure of Christmas as a family! Through this devotional, you and your family will go through the story of The Bible and how it leads to the destination of Christmas and the invitation of adventure on all of our lives. 

ADVENTure: The Loud, Noisy, Roaring, Life Changing, Not So Silent Night

Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. During this time, the Church universal is invited to become more intentional: 1) to look back in thankfulness for Jesus’ birth; and 2) to look forward in the hope of full restoration when He comes again. These reflections are designed to help you engage and embrace this season. 

Embracing Advent

This Advent season, anticipate the celebration of Christmas with oral Bible stories. Listen to a story based on Scripture, reflect on its themes and journal with the Lord. May you be encouraged as you prepare your heart to celebrate the birth of our King Jesus! 

The Promised Savior Arrives

In the beginning, God dwelt with human beings. The relationship was close, direct, without intermediaries, and without impediments. Everything went wrong because of sin, we went astray, we moved away from home, but then He came. Jesus came to bring light into our lives, He brought us closer to the Father again. And now God is with us, He is Immanuel.

Immanuel, God With Us

We give gifts to each other on Christmas morning. But, on the very first Christmas morning, we were given the greatest gift ever  – Jesus. Over the next four days, we will learn how Jesus is the heart of the true story of God’s love for us. In the Lightgliders virtual world for kids, we call this the “Far Greater Story.” 

Jesus: The Greatest Gift

God is complex. We cannot fully understand Him. He is also relational and has been revealing Himself to mankind since the beginning of time. Jesus was not created but was with God from the beginning. Why did Jesus come to earth? Where is the peace His birth was supposed to bring? Some answers to these questions are found in this five-day Bible study. 

Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?

Christmas is truly the greatest story ever told: one of God’s perfect faithfulness, power, salvation, and unfailing love. Let’s take a journey over the next 25 days to discover God’s intricate plan to save the world from sin and the promises fulfilled in the birth of His Son.

Advent: The Journey to Christmas

Have confidence in the knowledge that we know how Christmas ends. It is glorious… and so FULL of love. (Jesus Is Born - Natalie Bennett). This Plan looks at the story of how Jesus came to earth. 

Real Hope: Christmas Story

In the busy holiday season, it’s easy to feel like something is missing. Inspired by the short film "Have You Any Room?", this 5-day plan invites you to slow down and think about what really matters. Through simple devotionals and Bible verses, discover what it means to make space for Jesus, even in a crowded life. This isn’t about doing more but finding peace and purpose in the middle of everything. Join us to rediscover the heart of Christmas.

Have You Any Room? - a 5-Day Christmas Reading Plan

God’s extraordinary love came through unexpected events, people, and places. So many headline-worthy theme from the Christmas story that speak to our lives, challenging us to seek, serve, and make room for Jesus, and to live out His hope and peace in our world.

An Extra Extra Christmas

“The original definition of advent was used to describe the preparation time to welcome the arrival of a person or event of significance. For Christians, it is a time to prepare to remember the birth of Jesus as our saving one (Messiah).” (What Is Advent? Kath Henry). As we approach Christmas & the New Year, read along with this plan and focus your hearts back on Him.

A Season of Waiting

As the people in the story of Jesus’ birth are transformed by God’s salvation, we are also challenged to receive his salvation. God’s message is working its way out through us: through our humanity, and our yearnings and longings, and God’s presence in the midst of them. So, lean in and listen. Make room for God, and as he dwells within you, the world will see Jesus in the flesh.

Making Room in Advent

As we anticipate Christmas and remember the arrival of Jesus, come and see how the Light of the World changes everything. So wherever you need light most in your life this Advent season, we pray this 23-day plan through the Gospel of John will remind you of the hope, safety and belonging found in Jesus — the Light in the darkness.

Light in the Darkness: An Advent Devotional

Waiting is part of life… At times it's beautiful, at times it's challenging, but there is always waiting. As we wait expectantly for Christmas, allow this plan to help prepare your heart for the beautiful gift of God's promise that is to come. 

Advent: Waiting on God's Promises

Join our Families Arising Demystify Christmas Advent study for moms, as we journey through the four weeks of anticipation, reflection, and celebration. Discover the profound meaning of Advent and how it can deepen your connection with God during this holiday season. Let's explore themes of waiting, visitation, deploying our gifts, and embracing the true spirit of Christmas.

Demystifying Christmas: Advent & Christmas Devotional for Moms

Christmas Viewpoint, is a unique Advent resource that places you in the story- specifically, the story of the birth of the Messiah. These daily devotionals ask you to put yourself in the story as if you were one of the Advent characters. Take time to read the daily thought, take on the perspective of a familiar character, and experience the Christmas story again- for the very first time.

Christmas Viewpoint

Prepare for Christmas with five chapters that get our hearts ready for celebrating the birth of Christ.

Christmas Reading Plan

The angel gave the shepherds a sign leading them to a special field prophesied in Micah. This sign is often overlooked in our studies and even mistranslated in some Bibles. Come discover how the shepherds found Jesus, and what this means about the gritty details in our own lives. God does not miss a thing. He is in the details which point to our destiny. 

How the Shepherds Found Jesus

In this 25-day Advent devotional, we'll look at the story of Christmas, starting with Genesis all the way through Matthew and Luke 1 and 2 and explore what it means that Jesus is Immanuel, "God with us."



Christmas: God With Us

This five-day plan explores various angelic encounters that announced the arrival of the Messiah. We’ll consider Zechariah's doubt, Mary's humility, Joseph's obedience, and the shepherds' exuberance. Angels should not be worshiped, but they model true worship when they sing, “Glory to God in the highest!” This Christmas, marvel with the angels at the Savior born in the city of David who is Christ the Lord.

In a 5-day devotional, we explore the timeless lessons from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol about choosing joy, finding contentment, and extending mercy during the holiday season. It's a reminder that Christmas offers a second chance for all, just as it did for Ebenezer Scrooge in the past and for us today.

Scrooge: A 5 Day Devotional Based on the Charles Dickens' Classic Tale

Prepare your heart for Christmas with guided prayers and meditations that walk through the three Christmas songs of the Gospel of Luke: Mary’s song, Zechariah’s song, and the Angels’ song. Each guided prayer flows through a series of verses followed by a prayerful meditation to make your own. 


Peace on Earth: 3 Christmas Prayers & Meditations 

The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of busyness, family complexities, and even loneliness that can pull us away from the love of Jesus. From Humbug to Hallelujah uses the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to explore these challenges and point us to the hope and truth of the Bible. In just five days, this devotional will resettle your heart on Christ during one of the year’s busiest times.

From Humbug to Hallelujah: A 5-Day Christmas Transformation

Christmas and Advent Plans

In Isaiah 9:6, we see that Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. In this 5-Day Plan, we'll celebrate the arrival of Jesus by learning about His different names, and how they apply to our lives today.

Unto Us: Celebrating the Arrival of Jesus

One of the things that is vital for us during the Christmas season is to make sure we really understand the impact of Jesus' coming, His advent in our lives. This devotional will help you to focus on God’s greatest gift of all, Jesus, and the true meaning of His birth for our present lives and for all eternity. Walk with us through this 14-Day Christmas Devotional and experience your best Christmas yet!

14 Days Christmas Devotional

When was the last time you did a really deep dive into the Christmas story? From King Herod to the shepherds, Mary and Joseph, to the wise men and Zechariah, there is much to learn from the events surrounding the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. Over the next 10 days, we’ll look at truths from the Christmas story we should live all year long. 

Christmas and Advent Plans

Christmas Plans

Unto Us: Celebrating the Arrival of Jesus

The Gift That's Freely Given

14 Days Christmas Devotional

Chosen to Be a Miracle! Advent Plan Based on “The Chosen"

10 Days of Christmas Truths to Live All Year

One Baby for the World: 24 Days of Advent From a Missions Perspective

The Reason for the Season

We Need Christmas With Matthew West

The Greatest Gift

Living Changed: At Christmas

Missing Peace

The Wonder of Christmas: 4 Day Devotional

Immanuel | God Is With Us!

The Songs Tell the Story: A 25-Day Advent Devotional

Have a Comparison-Free Christmas

Why Jesus Was Born

Keys for Kids Devotional: Christmas Devotions

Family Christmas

Go Tell It on the Mountain Three-Day Reading Plan by Zach Williams

Celebrating the Light of Christmas

The Songs Tell the Story: An Advent Devotional

Christmas According to Christ

The Nativity: A Christmas Countdown Devotional

Our Daily Bread: Jesus Light of the World

Come and See

Advent

He Shall Be Called

Who Is Jesus?

One Baby for the World: 24 Days of Advent From a Missions Perspective

All Is Calm All Is Bright

Praying and Waiting for Christmas: A 7 Day Advent Devotional

The Christ of Christmas

In Awe of Jesus: Christmas Foretold in Isaiah

Advent Study

Chosen to Be a Miracle! Advent Plan Based on “The Chosen"

The Greatest Gifts

Forgiveness and Reconciliation

The Greatest Gift

Christmas: The Lord Has Come

The Reason for the Season

Advent Devotional: The Gospel of Luke

Songs of Advent

The Purpose of Christmas

The Uniqueness of Jesus

Angels We Have Heard on High

The Advent of Glory by R.C. Sproul: 5 Days Exploring the First Christmas

The Waiting Room

Radiant YTH Advent

14 Days Christmas Devotional

Born to Save: The Christmas Story of Jesus

Advent: A 25-Day Countdown to Christmas