Advent

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.

Mom Diaries: Christmas! 

The most important thing that we can prepare for Christmas is our heart. This video series will help you prepare for Jesus' coming.

Advent Prophecies

This three-day Christmas reading plan invites you to shift focus from earthly to eternal treasures. Reflecting on Biblical teachings about generosity, the plan encourages giving with a Kingdom mindset, reminding us that true rewards lie in heaven. Each day explores how aligning our hearts with God’s purpose brings lasting joy, peace, and impact—revealing the deeper meaning of Christmas beyond material gifts.

Christmas Treasures

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

Waiting for Christmas is hard! We want to make the month of December more joyful for you and your family. This plan features the first seven days of a 26-day Advent Activity Calendar from Words of Hope. Each day gives a Bible reading and short activity to fill your month with the joy of our Savior. You can find the full version, along with a printable calendar and crafts, online.

Waiting With Joy: An Advent Activity Calendar for Kids

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

Does your family have a nativity set? Nativities can be more than toys or decorations—they can teach our children about the people God invited to join heaven in celebrating Jesus' birth. Join us for this six-day Advent plan for families featuring devotions from the CSB One Big Story Bible. Each day will focus on a key person at the nativity and a key truth we learn about God from them.

Invited To The Stable: A 6-Day Family Advent Devotional

What does it mean for both heaven and nature to sing? How does the Advent season reflect the reality that Jesus came not only to save the world but to save the entire cosmos? This plan walks us through five days of reflecting on these truths during Advent. 

Heaven and Nature Sing: 5 Days to Reflect During Advent

Christmas is more than a celebration—it’s a reminder that God brought light, closeness, and hope into our lives through Jesus. This three-day devotional invites you to rediscover the heart of Christmas with simple reflections, personal questions, and clear biblical foundations. Take a few minutes each day to return to the essence of this season and allow its message to transform your heart and your relationships. Perfect for sharing with anyone who needs a reminder of the true light that brings life.