Advent

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

In this verse-by-verse plan through Luke chapters 1–2, excerpted from Paul Chappell's devotional book "Disciple," recapture the meaning of Christmas and the love of Christ for you. As these brief devotions draw you closer to the Lord, you’ll be challenged and encouraged to follow Jesus more closely and to walk with Him in practical ways throughout each day.

Christmas Devotions With Paul Chappell

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

Advent Study

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

We’re filled with anticipation as we lean into this season of celebration with the intention of tuning into the heart of God. Join us for 4 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 Advent Suprised by God, Week 4

Do you look forward to Christmas with eager anticipation… but then the season flies by in a flash? Do you intend to be present and focused… only to find yourself pulled every direction? Do you long for a meaningful celebration… yet feel like you’re missing something? Embracing Advent includes daily readings to encourage you to step away from the chaos and hold on to HOPE this first week of Advent. 


Embracing Advent: Hold on to HOPE

Advent isn’t just a countdown to Christmas—it’s an invitation to slow down and reimagine our hearts. In An Audacious Advent: Reimagining the Heart of Advent, discover afresh the sacred rhythm of hope, peace, joy, and love as they break into the mess and beauty of our everyday lives. Let this season draw you closer to the God who still comes near.

An Audacious Advent: ReImagining the Heart of Advent

The first coming of Jesus Christ produced many different responses from those who heard the news. In this devotional, we will reflect on the five reactions of those who were the first to hear of the arrival of the Messiah and prepare our hearts as we celebrate and remember the first coming of our Lord and Saviour.

And When They Heard — A Christmas Devotional

In Our Christmas Stories, dozens of women share memories of past Christmases. From inspiring to bittersweet, these personal stories may have different details, but they all ultimately reveal the same story of Advent, of waiting for the “good news of great joy” of Jesus’ birth (Luke 2:10). Janet Denison also provides short devotional thoughts with each story, ensuring that the greatest story of Christmas is never just a memory.
