Every Christmas is an opportunity to point your heart towards the coming of Christ. In the midst of our baking frenzy, piles of decor, and endless lists of gifts to give, it’s crucial to carve out time personally and with your family to remember the reason we celebrate: the coming of our Savior Jesus.

Whether you commit to a devotional or a reading plan or a set of activities for your children, there are so many special ways to commemorate advent. Find suggestions for each of these below:

Advent Devotionals

• The Dawn of Indestructible Joy by John Piper
• Emmanuel by Ruth Chou Simons
• Come Let Us Adore Him by Paul David Tripp
• Hidden Christmas by Timothy Keller
• Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Edited by Nancy Guthrie
• The Advent of Glory by R.C. Sproul
• Repeat the Sounding Joy by Christopher Ash
• The Dawn of Redeeming Grace by Sinclair Ferguson
• Love Came Down at Christmas by Sinclair Ferguson
• The Expected One by Scott James
• Good News of Great Joy by John Piper

Family Advent Resources

• The Way to the Manger by Jeff and Abbey Land
• Family Advent Devotional by Matt and Laura Chandler
• The Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Activity Book
• Sounding Joy by Ellie Holcomb
• 6 Ideas for Celebrating Advent as a Family

The Bible App has a variety of advent reading plans for you to choose from.

Whatever way you choose to celebrate, I pray these resources will be a blessing to you and your family!