Happy Advent Season, Friends!
As we approach Christmas, we take the time to reflect on the arrival of Christ and the significance of this season. As we enter this season, we encourage all our sisters to set apart time to connect with the Lord and center ourselves on Christ.
The holidays can be a joyous and gracious time. We also recognize they can be difficult and stressful for many. As we enter this season, there are many resources out there that can assist us with prioritizing time with the Lord.
Below are some incredible resources that you and/or your family can use or gift this Advent Season:
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Devotionals:
Good News of Great Joy by John Piper
Joy to the World by Charles Spurgeon
Come, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David Tripp
The Weary World Rejoices Edited by Melissa Kruger
The Dawning of Indestructible Joy by John Piper
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus by Nancy Guthrie
Emmanuel by Ruth Chou Simmons
Bible Studies:
Hope Has Come Advent Study by The Daily Grace Co.
Joy of Every Longing Heart by She Reads Truth
The Wonder of Advent by Lifeway Women
Light and Life to All He Brings - Well Watered Women Co.
Family Resources:
The Promise of Christmas Children's Book by The Daily Grace Co.
This is the Christmas Story Ornament Set by Kids Read Truth
Advent Conversation Cards by Kids Read Truth
Family Advent Devotional Ornament Set by The Daily Grace Co.
Jesus Has Come Advent Candle Cards by The Daily Grace Co.
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room by Nancy Guthrie
A Jesus Christmas: Explore God's Amazing Plan for Christmas (An Interactive Family Advent Devotional Complete with Parent Guide, Discussion Questions, Activities, and Space for Journaling) by Barbara Reaoch
Gift Lists:
Looking for a gift? Consider exploring some of the Gift Guides linked below for gift ideas.
Risen Motherhood Recommendations - Gifts for Children, Adults, and Families.
Well-Watered Women Co. - Gifts for Children, Tweens, Teens, Women, & Families.
The Daily Grace Co. - Gifts for Children, Teens, Adults, & Stocking Stuffers.
365 Day Resources:
If one of your goals next year is to stay in the Word daily, here are some incredible year-round resources.
Eden to Eternity Chronological Study, Volumes 1-4 (Sold Individually or as a Bundle) by The Daily Grace Co.
Free Resources:
If you are in need of free resources, please find some below:
Advent Reading Plans & Resources: The Bible App offers some great resources. Some even align with some of the resources listed above.
Good News of Great Joy (25 Days) by John Piper
Come, Let Us Adore Him (7 Days) by Paul David Tripp
The Weary World Rejoices (7 Days) by The Gospel Coalition
The Weary World Rejoices in ASL (26 Days) by The Gospel Coalition in partnership with the Deaf Millennial Project
Christmas According to Jesus (5 Days) by Alistair Begg
Advent (4 days) by the Bible Project
Advent Reflections (28 days) by the Bible Project
Advent Readings & Prayers (5 days) by Ligonier Ministries
The Coming of the Messiah (5 days) by R.C. Sproul
Peace on Earth (5 days) by the Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
Jesus Storybook Bible, Advent Calendar, and Printables (Originally recommended by Risen Motherhood for families) by Faith Gateway
Rend Collective Campfire Christmas Devotional (6 days) (Originally recommended by Risen Motherhood for families under their Music category)
Free Long-Term Resources: If one of your goals next year is to stay in the Word daily, here are some incredible year-round resources that are available for free.
The New Testament with the Bible Recap - (90 days)
An In-Depth Study of Matthew by Ligonier Ministries - (193 days)
The Bible in a Year by Ligonier Ministries - (314 Days)
A Year in the Bible with the Daily Grace Co. - (365 Days) Podcast Resource Available on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
A Year in the Bible with the Daily Grace Co. Bible App Reading Plan - A Bible App Reading Plan / Version also available.
The Chronological Reading Plan by the Daily Grace Co. - (365 Days) This will be the plan they will be using to go through the Bible in 2023.
A Year in the Bible with the Daily Grace Co. Bible Reading App Plan - A Bible App Reading Plan / Version also available.
The Bible Recap Study & Podcast - (365 Days) Podcast Resource Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, Google Play, and YouTube.
The Bible Recap Bible App Reading Plan - A Bible App Reading Plan / Version also available.
The Old Testament in a Year by the Bible Project - (365 days)
The New Testament in a Year by the Bible Project - (365 days)
We pray all our sisters have a wonderful Christmas season. May we be reminded of the gracious gift the Lord has offered us through His salvation.
Have a happy holiday season!
- Theta Alpha Nationals
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