Advent Resources

We are entering the season of Advent - a time to prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus Christ. He is Emmanuel, God with us.

Advent is a word that simply means “coming.” Advent is all about both remembering the impact of Jesus’ coming to Earth on Christmas and waiting in hope for what the Bible calls “the second coming of Jesus” when He will return again.

We've compiled a few resources to help you bring the hope and peace of Jesus into your home as you thank God for the gift of His Son. Whether you're wrapping gifts last-minute, trying not to burn the turkey, or grieving those who aren't seated at the table this year, we pray that you sense God's presence in your life and find great comfort and joy in Him.

For teens & adults

FREE: Good News of great joy

Devotional

Link: Desiring God Ministries.

Advent is for adoring Jesus. It is a season of preparation to ready our hearts for the glory of Christmas Day as we celebrate the coming of the eternal God in our frail humanity. These twenty-five short devotional readings from John Piper aim to help you keep Christ at the center of the Advent season. A digital version is available for free: Desiring God Ministries.

longing for christmas

Devotional for Teens

Link: Longing for Christmas: 25 Promises Fulfilled in Jesus

This devotional book for teens looks at twenty-five promises God made and fulfilled in the coming of Jesus. As we explore the way God has kept his promises, we can be encouraged that ALL of the longing we feel—for a better world and for things to be made right—will be fully met in Jesus.

FREE: 8 Tips for handling grief during the holidays

PDF

Link: Download PDF - Eight Tips for Handling Grief During the Holidays

Losing a loved one can make the holidays cheer feel muted. Or you may feel guilty for celebrating without that person at family gatherings. Here are 8 tips from author Gary Roe for how to handle the weight of grief during the holidays.

FREe: Gospel project daily scripture advent calendar

Link: Advent Calendar

Invite Scripture into every day of the season.

FOR FAMILIES

Better Than Anything

Family Devotion & Activity Book

Link: Better Than Anything Christmas: Explore How Jesus Makes Christmas Better

These daily devotions in the Gospels give a thorough investigation of why Jesus came. In the lead-up to Christmas, families will explore 25 reasons why Jesus came, and they will see that what Jesus gives us is better than anything else we could wish for. Each day there is a passage to read together, questions to think about, an explanation and a prayer. There are also age-appropriate application questions, some for younger children and some for older children, as well as journaling space so that each family member can write or draw their own response to what God has shown them.

FREE: Printable names of jesus ornaments

Printable PDF

Link: Names of Jesus Printable Coloring Ornaments

These free printable ornaments are a fun way for your family to be creative while learning the names of Jesus - and why He we find everything that we need in Him.

Jotham's journey storybook

Family Storybook

Link: Jotham's Journey: A Storybook for Advent

Readers follow ten-year-old Jotham across Israel as he searches for his family. Though he faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, Jotham also encounters friendly wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds his way to his family, and to the Savior born in Bethlehem.

Cradle to cross wooden advent

Link: Cradle to Cross Wooden Advent

This unique, carved wooden Advent and Lent calendar spiral creates a memorable family tradition for counting down the days to Eater and days to Christmas and Easter.

chocolate + scripture advent calendar

Link: Peaceful Prince Chocolate Advent Calendar

Open a window each day in December to find a piece of chocolate and a verse from Nativity story.

Figurines advent calendar

Link: Figurine Each Day Advent

Each day, open a box containing a figurine and discuss its significance in the birth of Jesus. This one is perfect for preschool and kindergarten aged children!

FREE: Scriptures to pray as a family

PDF: Scriptures to Pray Over Your Family

The Word of God is powerful! Here are some Scriptures you and your family can pray over your hearts, minds, and home.

FREE: Scripture a day advent calendar

Link: Figurine Each Day Advent

Each day, open a box containing a figurine and discuss its significance in the birth of Jesus. This one is perfect for preschool and kindergarten aged children!

The giving manger

Link: The Giving Manger

A piece of straw is placed in the manger for each kind deed or act of service performed. On Christmas Day, the Baby is placed in the manger filled with service and love. This gives your family opportunity to slow down and give gifts of service to others.

Building blocks advent calendar

Link: Building Blocks Advent Calendar

This fun kit includes 24 separate boxes with bricks to build Jesus, Mary, Joseph, angels, wise men, shepherds, animals and the stable.

Advent calendar puzzle

Link: Advent Calendar Puzzle

This jigsaw puzzle is packed into 24 boxes, with 42 pieces in each box. Each day leading up to Christmas, complete the puzzle pieces in the corresponding box - completing the picture on Christmas Eve.

Advent Resources

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