Advent

As the Christmas season begins, we usually find ourselves more stretched for time than the rest of the year. We get caught up in the frenzy – and forget to focus on what’s truly important. This devotional will help you clear the clutter so you can make more room for Christ this Christmas. 

Making Space – An Advent Devotional

Christmas isn't just about baby Jesus. 
It's about the glad tidings of great joy Jesus would announce from his cross! 
Join us for three days leading up to Christmas and see what Jesus' birth reveals to us about his Gospel. 

Christmas - Jesus Is Born

Christmas is coming! With it comes Advent – preparing for and celebrating Jesus’ birth. But does that fact get lost by the busy holiday schedule, shopping for the perfect gift, or hosting family gatherings? In the steady rush of the Christmas season, experience new ways to engage with God’s Word, ultimately drawing you closer to Him. Awaken your soul in this 4-day reading plan from Thomas Nelson's Abide Bible Journals.

Abide in Jesus - 4-Day Advent Devotional

A Hope Eternal – Advent Devotional explores the biblical themes of hope, joy, love, and peace as we celebrate the first coming and await the final return of Christ Jesus. Journey with Regent University School of Divinity’s faculty and staff as our hearts are once again recaptured by the Holy Spirit, focused on the eternal hope found in the incarnation of God’s Son, our Prince of Peace.

A Hope Eternal - Advent Devotional

The story of Christmas does not begin with Mary and Joseph in Israel and it does not end a few chapters later when Jesus begins his public ministry. The story of Christmas stretches from Genesis to Revelation; from cover to cover. In this 25-day advent devotional, you’ll discover the Christmas story from one end of the Bible to the other.

Christmas From Cover to Cover: 25-Day Advent Devotional

Discover the wonder of the Christmas story with fresh eyes - looking deeper at the tough experiences, challenging settings, and real people it's made up of. At its heart, the Nativity isn't a cute kids' play: it's the gritty, wondrous story of Jesus entering the mess and madness of the human world.

Gritty Wonder: Christmas Through Fresh Eyes

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

Advent is such a beautiful season each year to reminisce about the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord. And amidst the feasting and celebration, it is good to look into what the Bible says about Christ, too. In this plan, you are going to learn some Biblical lessons on what happened in scripture before Jesus was born and how it applies to your life.

Six Lessons for Advent

Do you need to hear Truth? With all of the chaos around us, it’s important to consistently
realign our hearts with Truth. Join this 4 session devotional, one for each Sunday of Advent, to be reminded of what is true and actively prepare your heart for the season ahead. 