By Arron Hebbard For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, […]
By Lauren Gideon There is something special about childhood. Overlay the beauty and simplicity of childhood with the sacred spectacular atmosphere of the holidays, and that intersection seems nothing short of magical. This wedge, where those two events overlap, is so powerful that grown adults constantly search for ways to replicate that experience and those […]
By Krystal Cano As a homeschooling parent, I greatly appreciate the freedom I have to change our homeschool focus during Advent and Christmas. Notice that I listed these two as separate seasons. In our family church tradition, we practice “zakar.” According to Strong’s dictionary, “the Hebrew verb ‘zakar’ primarily means ‘to remember’ or ‘to recall.’ […]
By Sadie Aldaya Hey there, fellow journeyers on the road of faith! As the air becomes crisper and the days grow shorter, our hearts collectively turn toward the season of Advent—a cherished time of preparation, anticipation, and joy. So, grab a cozy blanket, settle into your favorite chair, and let’s dive into the beauty of […]
By Jennifer Bright As the Christmas season approaches and we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior, our calendar quickly fills with events, activities, gatherings with family and friends, shopping, etc., all good things. Still, we can lose sight of the most essential thing in the busyness: focusing on Christ. He quietly fades into […]
Looking for devotional resources for the Advent season? Check out Biola’s 2022 Advent Project for daily reflections upon the coming of Christ, our Lord and Savior. Advent calendars come in all shapes and sizes but what they have in common is a daily rhythm of anticipatory reflection. Biola’s Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts […]