Advent

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

During the Christmas season, we celebrate the long-awaited arrival of Christ. But we also look forward, to the day when he will come back. This Advent Devotional will guide you through readings from the Old and New Testaments as we learn what the first and second comings of Jesus mean for us today.

The King Is Coming

In the midst of a busy, often stressful holiday season, these short Advent reflections, questions, and prayers will bring hope to parents like you and help you stay rooted in anticipation of Christ’s arrival. Advent is an invitation to reexamine how God has worked and will work in our lives as we wait for the light of Christ to illuminate every shadow.

A Thrill of Hope: 5 Advent Reflections & Prayers for Weary Parents

God prepared the world for Jesus the Messiah right from the very beginning.  He made sure His world knew ahead of time that the Messiah was coming.  This is the first of three devotionals that give the prophetic pronouncements of the Messiah – and how they were fulfilled.  This devotional shows the prophecies of the lineage of Jesus starting from the garden of Eden right to Mary.

Jesus' Lineage - Preparing For Christmas Series #1

The holiday season is upon us once again, and with it comes the age-old tradition of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. While we may be familiar with the tale of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, there is so much more to this sacred story than meets the eye. Join us on a captivating three-day journey as we delve into the depths of the biblical Christmas story.

Rediscovering the Christmas Story

Onan sought pleasure without generating children for his brother, disobeying God. Jesus, our elder brother, calls us to generate spiritual children, not just for our personal satisfaction. This five-day devotional will guide you to reflect on how to fulfill this call with faithfulness.

The Call to Generate Spiritual Children

A 15-day high school devotional aimed at shifting our focus to what’s most important during the Christmas season: the gift of Jesus and how generous God is toward us—and how because of that, we can be generous toward others, too.

All I Want For Christmas

Rahab and Ruth never expected to be in the lineage of the Son of God.  Zechariah was simply showing up for his turn in the temple when an angel showed up too, announcing old Zechariah and old wife would have a baby!  Augustus Caesar sent out a decree to tax the world, and ended up fulfilling a prophecy. Yet God was at work in all of these people and situations.  

Advent - God Knows What He's About

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!