Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Isaiah 9:2

This Lenten video series shows the connection between Christmas and the cross, and that connection is Jesus.

The most important moment in the history of the world was when Jesus, the Light of the World, became flesh to dwell among us.  Angels announced his arrival, poems were written, shepherds ran and Mary sang! Come with us on a five-day journey as we examine His light, how it inspired those around Him and how it impacts us today.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Not because of the gifts we will receive, but because of the greatest gift we have already received. Join us as we consider why we celebrate Christmas and why Jesus is truly the greatest gift we can ever receive. Brought to you by YMI. Ask the why, know your purpose.

When things are exposed – they are no longer hidden. People see it and they talk. Rather than dealing with the result of being exposed, we try so hard to hide – making excuses for these areas when they become visible. In Plan 9, Jesus exposes! He exposes our minds and hearts of people. Are there areas in my life that need the Light of Jesus?

The reflections in this Advent reading plan will help readers to draw close to the Lord this Christmas. As you consider Christ’s miraculous birth and the privilege of knowing Him, you will find your life, love, hope and joy renewed. Each of the five days features a Bible verse, a reflection for the day and a short prayer.

For some, Christmas time can be full of grief, tragedy, hurt, and division. Yet Christmas celebrates that God became a human and stepped right into the middle of our hurting, angry, chaotic world to bring us peace—peace among people and, even more importantly, peace with God. Join us this Advent season in looking at the peace brought by Christ.

We hate to admit it, but after years of reading the same story of Christmas, we get a little bored—we lose some of the awe that we had the first time. That's why The Characters of Christmas was written, to give you a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know the characters that played a part in Jesus' birth and restore awe to the Christmas story.

Life can be hard. And while we may know that fruit can come from hard seasons, it's difficult to remember when you're in the midst of it. This conversation between a woman on the other side of hard and the God who loves her so is meant to encourage you to keep going, to keep close to Him, and to believe there is good for you on the other side.

Jesus has been shining His light into the world since time began. This 5-day devotion series, shared by The Lutheran Home Association’s chaplains, focuses how he shines light into our hearts. With God in our lives, we have everything we need to shine bright on even our darkest days.

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.