Advent

Three Christmas movies, three problems, but one answer – Jesus. Jeronicus Jangle has lost hope. The Grinch uses his power to get rid of Christmas. And George Bailey is about to commit suicide. For some of us our problems are no different. Christmas is a time when we are reminded that Jesus can enter each of our experiences and breathe hope, love and abundant life. 

A Netflix Christmas

The word advent simply means “coming.” The Advent season refers to a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the coming of Christ at Christmas. Traditionally, the church has set aside the four Sundays before Christmas as the season of Advent. This plan contains an order of prayers and readings for the four Sundays in Advent and for Christmas Eve.


Advent Readings and Prayers

In this Advent journey through Luke 1 – 2, Christopher Ash brings these familiar passages to life with fresh insight, colour and depth. As you soak up the Scriptures, you'll experience the joy of Christmas through the eyes of those who witnessed it first-hand. This bible reading plan contains the first three entries in Christopher Ash's Advent devotional Repeat the Sounding Joy. 



Repeat the Sounding Joy

Christmas is a reminder. It pulls us back to the center, to what matters most and where we belong. In the broken places, in the waiting, in the hoping, we are not alone. God has come to dwell with us. In this 5-day devotional, journey with Sandra as we pair scripture with classic hymns and songs from her new album, “Christmas.”

Christmas by Sandra McCracken

During the Advent season, it’s easy to become bogged down with the busyness of Christmas without stopping to reflect upon The Reason for it. This Advent, let’s pause to focus on our Savior. With a four-day plan from Loop via Gather Ministries, allow Jesus to reveal new truths about His birth & His daily presence with us.

The Advent Season // Finding Jesus in Christmas

This Advent Season, we wanted to bring you messages of hope, love, joy and peace from some of our artist partners. We pray they keep Jesus at the center for you this Christmas season! 

MultiTracks.com // Advent Devotional Series

There are many hymns that express the wonderful promises that surround our Savior's birth. These devotions are based on several of those hymns.

An Advent Playlist: Hymn-Based Devotions

Experience the warmth of Christmas through the winsome wit and wisdom of beloved writer G. K. Chesterton. Find encouragement for the holiday season with selections of Chesterton's writings accompanied by commentary, scripture readings, and reflections! 

Christmas With G.K. Chesterton: A 5-Day Advent Devotional

Is there a “right way” to celebrate Jesus during Advent? Do you have to "do all the things" in order to check the Advent box? This Advent, go deeper into the mystery and majesty of Emmanual, God with us, and invite God to reveal his past, current, and forever presence in the world and in your life as we wait, yes, but also receive Him right now.