Articles in this Issue
A Time for Wonder
Introducing Christianity Today’s 2024 Advent devotional.
The Event Horizon of Advent
The Christmas season shows us our redeemed past and hopeful future.
Paving the Way For God’s Perfect Plan
John the Baptist reveals the call for preparation.
The Song of Mary Still Echoes Today
How the Magnificat speaks to God’s care for the lowly.
The Unexpected Fruit of Barrenness
How the kingdom of God delights in grand reversals.
The Surprising Arrival of a Servant
Jesus’ introduction of justice through gentleness.
After Disaster, God Draws Near
How Jeremiah’s prophecy points to Advent’s promise.
When You’re Ready for Jesus to Return
The weariness of trial reveals our priorities.
Zechariah’s Furnace of Transformation
What silence and solitude do to the soul.
How Insecurity Thwarts a Kingdom
Herod’s violence reveals the futility of earthly power.
On the Heels of the Miraculous
Joseph’s call to obedience in the midst of the mundane.
The Future’s Great Light
How Isaiah prophesies the expectation of Advent.
The Fruit and Fire of the Spirit
Mary’s encounter with God’s power reveals the arc of the Spirit’s work.
Restless Nights and Renewed Callings
Clarity comes from God in the midst of Joseph’s anxious wrestling.
The Eternal Testimony of Jesus’ Parents
Mary and Joseph’s journey to the tender heart of parenthood.
To See a Prophecy Fulfilled
Witnessing God’s ways through Simeon’s eyes.
Christmas Beckons Us with Wonder
How the incarnation of Christmas can change our perspective.
A Promise in the Darkness
What Isaiah’s prophecy means for us during dark nights.
Away in a Manger, Humiliated
The great conundrum of weakness and power.
Glory in the Eyes of the Shepherds
How angelic wonder initiates the announcement of Christmas.
The Ultimate Wonder
Celebrating the dependence and sacrifice of Christmas Day.
An Invitation Written in the Stars
The wonder and conviction that lead us to the king.