Advent

The Christmas story is so familiar to those young and old. The manger scenes, shepherds, and wise men are all a part of a narrative that has been retold for over two thousand years. It’s easy to think it has nothing new to teach us. Yet, the word of God is living and active - it works in us in new ways every time we digest it. -Vertical Worship

It Came to Pass (Worthy, Worthy) From Vertical Worship 

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. This special reading plan will prepare your heart to joyously celebrate Christ's birthday, offer ideas of how to create special Christmas memories, help you to experience the extravagant love of Jesus, and find the true Treasure of Christmas! 

The True Treasure of Christmas

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 Behold Beauty, Week 1

The Christmas story is one surprise after another. But sometimes the details become so familiar that they lose their impact. These short prayer devotionals help you to dwell deeply on the most unexpected and significant event in history: that God himself became one of us. Each prayer is written by David Mathis, executive editor for desiringGod.org and pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Praying With Wonder Through Christmas

Do life’s greatest joys take root in great pleasures, or is there something deeper going on? In this compelling 7-day plan, discover a surprising truth within the Christmas story. Emmanuel, God with us, enables true joy to grow in the soil of our pain.

Joy – Discovering Joy in Pain

Mama, we know that the holiday season can be so busy and full of endless commitments. It can feel incredibly overwhelming. But what if this year was different? What if you were able to enjoy your holidays in a more peaceful and life-giving way? Join the Help Club for Moms as we journey together, encouraging one another to focus our hearts and homes on Jesus this season!

Holidays with the Help Club

What does Christmas mean to you? Spend 20 days recounting the Bible's Christmas story from Old Testament passages and the Gospels. Slow down, worship Jesus, and cherish Him by faith. Receive and rejoice in God's greatest gift. Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh to dwell among us. All who believe may be re-born to dwell with God now and forever.

Advent: Born to Dwell With Bible Study Fellowship

Journey to a Manger is a six-day plan that helps you discover the deeper story of Christmas. Each day contains a short (1–2 minute) audio message that ties into the journey theme. It was not an easy path. You will see how God used surprise encounters and even quiet shepherds to bring His Son into the world. These lessons connect to real-life stories to show how we can follow God today. No matter what you’re facing, Christmas reminds us that God is near, working in big and small ways. Let this journey draw you closer to Jesus.

Journey to a Manger: Trusting God's Plan From Nazareth to the Nativity

Over the next 12 days, we’re going to take a fresh look at the Christmas story and discover that we don't have to be perfect or have it all together to come to Jesus because our perfect Savior came to us!