Advent

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

Rejoice! Immanuel- God with US!

The very first songs about the birth of our Savior were recorded in the Gospel of Luke and were sung by 1st-century Jews: Mary, Zechariah, Simeon, as well as a stunning angelic choir whose sound must have been out of this world! 

Join us as we prepare for the celebration of our Savior and dive into God's Word about why we can REJOICE!

Love God Greatly - Rejoice: Celebrating the Season of Advent

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

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

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

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

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

This Little Light Is a 5-day devotional loosely based on the song of the same name. It focuses on the idea that every creative act is a light signaling to future generations the power of hope amidst the dark. Each day I will provide you with an opportunity for reflection along with a visual meditation from my own time reflecting on the advent season.

This Little Light: An Advent Devotional

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 2 of 3 devotionals that give the prophetic pronouncements of the Messiah – and how they were fulfilled. This devotional shows the prophecies of the events leading up to and those surrounding His birth.