Advent

Let the songs of the first Christmas turn your heart toward God’s glory. Reflecting her own love for the season, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth offers meditations on the first two chapters of Luke’s gospel.  This reading plan shines new light on the ancient yet inspiring songs of Elizabeth and Mary. May they lead you to contemplate the loveliness and essence of Christmas. 

The First Songs of Christmas

It's easy to see Christmas as bright lights and glittering gifts. But seasonal joys don't sustain the soul like Scripture's message of Immanuel—God with us. In this 25-day Advent reading plan, the Briscoes encourage you to consider the true joy of Christmas. With heartwarming stories, inspirational verse, and biblical teaching, they cut through distractions to the real miracle of Christmas: God with us; Immanuel in the manger.

Advent | Meet Him at the Manger by Stuart and Jill Briscoe

The story of Christmas offers a great promise. It speaks into the hopelessness and restlessness of our day by revealing a God who has been on mission to save us. From the beginning of our human story, God promised a Rescuer. When he made good on that promise, he did so in an unexpected way: by sending his Son! Come experience this story and unwrap the promises it offers you.

The 10 Promises of Christmas

The word "Advent" means "arrival" or "coming." On the church calendar, Advent is the beginning of the Christian year. It is a season of Great Expectation and a time not only to look back but to look forward.

Great Expectations: Rediscovering the Hope of Advent

John the Baptist told people that the Messiah, Jesus, was coming. He told them to be ready! The same message is true for us today. Jesus will come again, and we too need to be ready.

John The Baptist: Prepare For What?

It's so easy to get caught up in all the hall decking and merry making that we forget what Christmas is all about - a baby in a manger who changes everything! So before Christmas slips away and the new year dawns, we invite you to slow down and take some time to prepare your heart for the celebration “God with us.”

Spend Christmas Together

Christmas is always so fun! The festive music, the twinkly lights, and the beauty of the holiday enchants us from a young age. But what is at the heart of it all? 

Adore is a festive, 15 day devotional for teenage girls. It is brimming with biblical content about Jesus and the history of Advent.

Adore - the Teen Girl's Guide to Advent

Are you weary? Tired of the rat race? Take a break from the hectic holiday schedules. Advent invites us to still our hearts and welcome the Prince of Peace. Pause with us in this Abide plan as we remember the first coming of Christ. Immanuel, God with us.

Rejoice! Advent Meditations

Christmas is a busy time for all, but moms see things differently, don't they? It's when their hearts are full of love and contentment at the sight of their family's joy. Here are six meditations from some Mom's hearts to yours. The way they love Jesus and Christmas. We hope the plan speaks to you and encourages you to find your joy this season.