Gifts of the Season
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 (ESV)
Advent
Advent is a time of prayerful anticipation, as we mark the days before Christmas with excitement and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Joy to the World
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.—Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
A Prayer to Stay in the Holiday Spirit
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
Keep the pressure and stress of the season at bay with these words for Advent.
Gifts from the Heart
The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me.”—Matthew 25:40 (NIV)
Rick Hamlin Sings ‘I Saw Three Ships’
Guideposts: The Joys of Christmas Advent Song No. 4
Rick Hamlin Sings ‘Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus’
Guideposts: The Joys of Christmas Advent Song No. 9
Waiting for the Light of Christmas
By julia-attaway2 min read
Seeking the bright Christmas star that will follow Advent
7 Days of Prayer to Prepare for Christmas
By Bob Hostetler3 min read
Preparing your heart for the birth of Jesus.
Reflect God’s Love
But God demonstrates His own
love for us in this: While we were
still sinners, Christ died for us.—Romans 5:8 NIV
Your Best Is Enough
And she brought forth her firstborn son,
and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes,
and laid Him in a manger; because
there was no room for them in the inn.—Luke 2:7 KJV
The Most Joyful News
But the angel said to them, “Do not be
afraid. I bring you good news that will
cause great joy for all the people. Today
in the town of David a Savior has been
born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”—Luke 2:10-11 NIV
Take in the Wonder
And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you
change and become like little children, you
will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”—Matthew 18:3 NIV
