پلانی خوێندنەوەی بێبەرامبەر و بابەتی پەرستشی پەیوەست بە مەتا 1:23

Everywhere, festive lights illuminate the streets, the fragrance of pine and cinnamon fills the air, and for several weeks, Christmas carols have returned to the radio. Each of these carols seems more beautiful than the last, and this week I’d like to (re)discover these lyrics that magnify the person of Jesus, our Savior.

I unashamedly love the Christmas season, where people come together around purposed food and extended time, and where the glory of God is declared from hearts around the globe, even those unaware. The canopies of heaven seem to be drawn open at this sacred time, as we gather around the birth of the ONE who changed everything for us. I pray you enjoy this collection of Christmas thoughts centered around some of the carols and Christmas hymns we know and love.

The God of the Bible is not tame nor is He domesticated; yet our thinking about God is often from the bottom up—that is, we tend to define God’s attributes according to our limitations, thus creating God in our image. Together, with an attitude of faith and humility, we will consider and discover more of God’s perfections and perhaps be surprised by the God we thought we knew.

It seems we’re all in need of a good hug, real connection, and something delightful to celebrate right now. Our prayer is that this Advent devotional will offer you and your family a way to connect, learn about the real Christmas story, and celebrate Jesus’s birth with new traditions, dinnertime stories, bedtime conversations, and family activities. We hope this Christmas “hug” brings beautiful memories to your home this Advent season!

This 7-day reading plan from Dad Tired podcast host and author Jerrad Lopes will prepare your heart and mind for the advent season as you explore God’s presence throughout the Bible and in your everyday life. From the garden to the manger to your own home, Jerrad helps you gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the God who always shows up...and will do the same for you.

Advent is a season of waiting, hope and expectancy. As we prepare for Christmas day, we both celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to the day He returns again. For the next 7 days, prepare for the celebration of our Savior by reading the Christmas story from a different perspective each day!

In a time where social distancing and isolation have become buzz words, this 7-day devotional alongside the musical-EP has been written to declare and remind us of God’s word and promises to us! 'Never Alone’ is God’s word to us! He will never leave us or forsake us.

Part 3 of Relating with Women of the Bible focuses on New Testament women and shows how an encounter with Jesus transforms lives and brings about fresh starts. Let this devotional lead you to a place of healing, encouragement, affirmation of God’s love, restoration, and a new beginning.

Are you avoiding conversations with Muslim friends about your Christian faith because you have no idea how to begin? Paul’s ministry in Athens will give you a starting place. Then four unique things about Jesus that are in both the Bible and the Qur’an will give you practical examples of how to use common ground to reach Muslims for Christ.

Families are our first connection to everything we need to thrive. That’s why we want everyone to experience a family where they can belong. As the Church, we partner with families through foster care and adoption, mentorship, early childhood experiences, and parent resources. Join us for a 7-day Plan exploring families in the Bible, ways to create healthier families, and how to advocate for families in our communities.

Jesus calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves. But what does that look like in normal, everyday life? What does loving our neighbor require of us, and how is our faith changed as a result? In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’re exploring what it looks like to love our neighbors the way Jesus does through five key areas: well-being, families, education, justice, and community empowerment.

April Snook gives a special glance at the holiday season with Inside Christmas: Life With Emmanuel, God With Us. The 7-day devotional reading plan shares 7 inside (spirit, soul and body) applications from inside the Christmas story. From no room at the inn to making room within and becoming the INKeeper of your own heart, learn to do life with God, Emmanuel, God with us.

It's the week of Christmas! This week we celebrate the arrival of our King Jesus. In this reading plan, we prepare you for his arrival.

Do life’s greatest joys take root in great pleasures, or is there something deeper going on? In this compelling 7-day plan, discover a surprising truth within the Christmas story. Emmanuel, God with us, enables true joy to grow in the soil of our pain.

Do life’s greatest joys take root in great pleasures, or is there something deeper going on? In this compelling 7-day plan, discover a surprising truth within the Christmas story. Emmanuel, God with us, enables true joy to grow in the soil of our pain.

Let me ask you this—if you’ve read three books on singleness, attended two seminars on Christian courtship, and committed to one month of prayer for your spouse, does that make you ready for a relationship? It’s so easy to reach that “golden age,” apply the 3-2-1 principle above and think you’re ready. . . but what if I could show you how to KNOW you’re ready?

In this 7-Day video Plan, Kevin Olusola from Pentatonix shares how Jesus’ arrival paved the way for all things to become new. So if you’re looking for rest or longing for change—discover what new thing God wants to do in you. Come for some encouragement, and stay for Kevin’s exclusive musical performances.

In this 7-day plan, you are invited to reflect upon the everyday joys and challenges of the Christmas season in order to quiet your heart in celebration of the message of the manger.

Throughout Scripture, we see countless examples of God meeting with man and countless lives being transformed as the result. These examples are in Scripture to stir our faith and fill us with a desire to meet with our Creator.

Whether you are hitting a milestone birthday or just watching another year roll by, God has something He wants to say to you as you enter this next year! As you celebrate your birthday week, why not pause each day and let God celebrate you, encourage you, and impart words of wisdom through the gift of His Word!

Have you ever felt unloved? Like no one noticed you? Maybe you find it difficult to love those around you at times. Follow along with this devotional plan as we explore God’s heart for not only His people, but us – personally! Meditate on the passages and let it sink into your heart just how loved and valued you are; that God wants YOUR friendship and YOUR heart today.

The Promised Messiah is a four-week Bible study for the season of Advent. As we dive into the specific messianic promises God gave His people, we’ll see how Jesus fulfilled every single one of these promises and how He continues to keep His promises, even today.

Don't get lost in the holiday shuffle! As we deck the halls, let's not forget the real reason for the season. Christmas is about celebrating the arrival of the one and only Jesus Christ. While we cozy up to the sound of carols and tales of His life, let's also soak up seven thoughtful devotions that honor His many titles and roles.

Immanuel, Prince of Peace, The Humble Servant, Promised Messiah, Our Coming King – Jesus! Join us in this 7-day series as we explore the uniqueness of Jesus’s character as revealed through the Christmas narrative. Let us give Him glory and praise this Christmas!

Christians often know little about Jesus as God and about Jesus as the Son of God. Too often, we know only the bare minimum. What did Jesus say about Himself?