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The vocations represented in the characters of Christmas can teach us a lot about God and how our work is a means of co-laboring with “the newborn King.” In this four-day plan, we’ll look at the vocations of the innkeeper, King Herod, the nameless manger builder, and Jesus himself to draw out applications for our own work today.

For too many people, Christmas has become a long to-do list that leaves them weary and wishing for Dec. 26. In this series of messages, Pastor Rick wants to help you remember the reason you celebrate Christmas and why it should change not just the way you celebrate the holidays but the rest of your life as well.

Learn the true meaning of Christmas! Join Chris, Joy, and their robot Gizmo as they go on an exciting adventure with Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, Wise Men, and more. This 5-day devotional explores the heart of Christmas and God's greatest gift - Jesus! Includes links to bonus videos for the whole family -- watch the full Superbook episode "The First Christmas" and discover why God sent Jesus for you!​

Rhythm is all around us. Music has rhythm, poetry has rhythm, dancing has rhythm, but what about your life? Christmas is a time when the rhythms around us and inside us change as we take time to focus on the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. In this four-day video reading plan geared toward youth, you will read, see, and hear the rhythms that God used in the original Christmas story and learn how those rhythms can be synched up to the soundtrack of your life.

How do you choose a gift for someone during Christmas time? What makes a gift special? It is knowing that the giver went out of their way. Or in Mark Batterson's words, a "gift of inconvenience". In this Plan, we will explore ways to make sure that you give meaningful gifts this Christmas.

Filipinos' Christmas practices have almost become westernized. However some distinct traditions have been kept. Yet, we cannot deny the season's universal and eternal lessons and its life-changing impact on all of us—no matter our nationalities.

Christmas has its own unique sound and so much of that sound is defined from the music we listen to during the holiday season. From traditional carols to modern-day songs, music is a catalyst that helps us draw closer to God during Christmas. During this three-day video reading plan, you will watch, listen and read the words of three classic Christmas carols that will help you focus on the true meaning of Christmas.

While we should be thankful every day for the grace upon grace that God has shown us, the Christmas season often makes us feel even more grateful for this great news. Enjoy these five prayers written by Pastor Scotty Ward Smith for you and your family to enjoy during Advent as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. @scottywardsmith

Need help and ideas for savoring this Christmas season and enjoying each day with your family and friends? Join the Help Club for Moms community for encouragement and helpful tips for taking in each moment and focusing on what's really important this year!

Journey with Pastor Micah E. Davis as he uncovers some of the heralded (and unheralded) heroes of the Christmas story. The birth of Jesus was more than a neat, cozy, Nativity scene. Instead, Micah pulls back the curtain on the immense amount of faith shown by some particular individuals and the immense amount of power demonstrated by God and His angels. Invitation is at the heart of the Christmas story.

The holiday season is upon us once again, and with it comes the age-old tradition of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. While we may be familiar with the tale of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, there is so much more to this sacred story than meets the eye. Join us on a captivating three-day journey as we delve into the depths of the biblical Christmas story.

We will look at Luke’s version of the Christmas story, with historical insights from Kenneth Bailey’s "Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes" (IVP, 2008). We will discover in it the surprising ways God was at work in the world. Then, we will ask God to open our eyes and ears so that we may not miss His work in our world today.

The aim of this devotion is to help you put a little bit of "Awe and Wonder" back into your celebration as you contemplate and celebrate the birth of Jesus from a child-like faith. During this special time of Christmas celebration, may you prepare your heart to prepare Jesus even more room all year through.

God is with us - in answered promises, realized dreams, and refreshed hope. How could we help but sing. During this Christmas season, explore the songs that were born from our joy that Christ has entered the world and rediscover their relevance in your life today in this 25-day reading plan.

God is The Promise Keeper and the birth of Christ is the fulfillment of promises as foretold through prophecies of the Old Testament. The aim of this devotion is to encourage you in your faith as you study some of God’s promises which are a glimpse into the events related to the arrival of Jesus which we celebrate during Christmas.

For some, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration. For others, it’s a painful reminder of what has been lost. No matter what you’re experiencing this holiday season, Christmas is an opportunity to focus on the source of our hope. We invite you to join the North Point staff for the next 25 days as we come together to experience the magic of Christmas. Join the conversation using #NPDevo.

A 24-day spiritual audio journey of scripture, reflection, and prayer to prepare your heart and mind to celebrate the birth and coming of Christ into the world.

When the Christmas story becomes familiar, it loses its initial surprise and shocking details. It’s not just the big picture (God becoming a man in the form of a baby) that is surprising, it’s the unexpected people God chooses to include in the story. What would it look like to read the story through first-century, Jewish eyes again?

Christmas is one of the most refreshing and enjoyable times of the year yet so often, we get lost in the marketing maze of buying more and having the newest. This small Christmas devotional plan is designed to refocus us on the meaning of the season—the love of a Father, the gift of a Son, and the advent of a heavenly Kingdom in our midst.

Do you long for fresh spices to flavor your spiritual experience of the Incarnation of Christ? Are you tired of stale clichés that taste like microwaved Christmas dinner leftovers? Are you hungry for an explosion of fresh flavors in your Christmas devotions? Experience a Gospel Spice Christmas alongside the shepherds, and discover how to make your life a daily nativity scene where Christ can be born in ever-deepening ways.

Experience the Christmas story like never before with video tours that take you to the exact locations where it happened. Marvel with the prophets who foretold the Messiah and journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem—and more. It’s all here! This five-day reading plan gives you relevant Scriptures, practical devotionals, and daily, stunning HD videos to help you connect the Bible and its lands to your life.

Christmas is a season of wonder. So, let’s lay aside our lists, distractions, and cares to receive refreshment by reflecting upon a few of the nativity’s highlights. Reminding ourselves, that the story we love so well speaks directly into our lives today by pointing us to Lord Jesus. Realizing that in this lifetime, we will only begin to scratch the surface of Who He is and what He has done.

How is Christmas celebrated around the world? Over the next 5 days, we’ll learn from other cultures how they prepare for and celebrate the birth of our Savior. Included in each devotion is a family activity to incorporate in your family’s traditions.

Does comparison steal your holiday joy? Do you feel constant pressure to look better, be better, or have better things during the holiday season? If you've ever felt discouraged after scrolling social media or disheartened after learning about a friend's fabulous holiday--stress not! This plan is for you. Author and podcast host Heather Creekmore takes you on a 4-day practical and relatable journey to help you enjoy a comparison-free Christmas.