Advent Love Devotional: Preparing for His Coming The fourth week of Advent often focuses on love. Read previous Advent devotionals: Advent Hope , Advent Peace , Advent Joy .   Advent Love Love is one of those things, like Biblical hope , peace , and joy , that does not depend on what is going on around us. The love demonstrated through the Nativity is a love that showed up because we were broken, sinful, and in need of a Saviour. John 3:16-17 says it this way: "For God so lov

Advent Peace Devotional: Preparing for His Coming Read Advent Hope   Advent Peace God's peace keeps us steady no matter what is going on around us. During this season, it's so easy to get caught up in the practical and material preparation for Christmas, from events to gifts, from clothes to decorations. Instead of feeling peaceful, we can feel fraught, hurried, and pressured. This is exactly why we need to stay aware of Jesus and focus on preparing spiritually for Christmas.

Advent Hope Devotional: Preparing for His Coming In some Christian traditions, tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent. I did not grow up in a Christian background that overtly observes Advent or follows a liturgical calendar. However, I believe it benefits us to ensure we don't let the message of Jesus get lost to our hearts during the Christmas season.   Advent means ‘coming’. It’s a season of preparing our hearts for Christ’s arrival. Whether you’ve marked Advent for years

How to Choose the Perfect Bible as a Christmas Gift Giving a Bible is one of the most beneficial gifts you can offer, and Christmas is a great time to gift one. The Word of God is transformational and contains the answers to the deep questions in people's hearts. It represents an invitation into hope, comfort, guidance, and life with God. If you are choosing a Bible for a family member, a friend, or someone just beginning to explore faith, taking time to choose the right one