Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 2:1

We all know how easy it is to get swept up in Christmas planning, shopping, decorating, and countless gatherings. These things are exciting and festive, but they can sometimes pull us away from what Christmas is truly about—the arrival of Emmanuel, “God with us.” The Good News is that, in a world filled with so much uncertainty, He is our Hope. He is our Love. He is our Peace, our Joy, our Light. This is the gift of Christmas, for each and every one of us.

Does thriving through the holidays feel impossible? If the Christmas season has you feeling overwhelmed, lonely, and fighting for joy, there’s hope for you, Military Wife. Grab a cup of something warm and join us as we celebrate the season's most powerful source of joy: Jesus Christ. Discover the unexpected, simple, and extraordinary ways to thrive through the holidays!

Wondering if your Christmas could get any better or struggling through this season? Join us in digging into the timeless wisdom of the Bible to discover what makes Christmas not just merry, but also, truly meaningful.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year. The story of the birth of a Savior is all around. Even the mall plays songs about Jesus. But have you looked at the journey it took to get there? Each day of this six-day devotional contains a short (1-2 minute) audio message from a guest that ties into the theme. May you have a more significant and reflective Christmas as a result.

Jesus truly was born on that first Christmas, and that’s good news for you and for all people. This six-part reading plan shows you why.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year – it’s the celebration of our Savior’s birth! But it can also get a little crazy for parents. Sometimes in the midst of all the activities, shopping, toy-induced tantrums, financial pressure, obligations and family dynamics, we can lose track of the joy of it all. Let these 6 lessons help you make the holidays a warm, wonderful experience for your family this year.

God bless you! Welcome to Life in Christ. We want to give you great news, which is that God is waiting for you, to have a life with you, and for you to make Him King of your heart. God loves you and wants you to meet his Son Jesus, who made a sacrifice of love for you and now invites you to have a new life with Him.

Countdown to Christmas! This seven-day Bible reading plan can be used each day, during the week before Christmas. Travel to Bethlehem, see a new baby, meet shepherds and angels—and celebrate the most wonderful birthday! The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora.

Mary was a mom, like many women. What can we learn from the heart of the woman chosen to bear the Messiah? Read along as Robin Meadows, author and relationship coach, shares from her experiences of launching seven children and living to tell about it.

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.