Advent calendars were adopted at some point in the 19th century by German Lutherans as a way to mark the days of the season leading up to Christmas. Most of the time the days were marked by Bible ...

Ellen O’Brian hadn’t bought a candy-filled advent calendar in years ... a devotional writing and a piece of scripture that all relate to each other and revolve around themes of hope, peace ...

In the short days and long nights of Advent, we realize how we are always needing salvation by our God. Around this wreath, we shall remember God's promise. Then the Scripture is read: Listen to ...