Great Advent Resources

Happy second day of Advent!

Before the day begins and my deluge of a post-per-day in Advent comes, I wanted to point toward a few resources for Advent.

First, if you are interested in celebrating Advent as a family dear friend Evan Curry has created an awesome Advent Booklet for use with your family, small group, or church. Read an intro to the booklet on his website and then download the booklet here.

Second, if you need some brushing up on all things Advent, CRI/The Voice has a great intro to the season.

Third, it’s not too late to commit to fasting during Advent. Advent was a time in the Christian year of reflection and fasting much like Lent, but we have lost that sentiment in Western Christianity. My article “The Advent Fast” (with accompanying study guide) recently published in Christian Reflection that would be a great introduction to the practice of fasting during Advent. Also, another excellent Advent fast resource is Advent Conspiracy.

UPDATE: I just found this amazingly free resource from Ann Voskamp of A Holy Experience, A Jesus Advent Celebration Devotional. This would be great to use if you are thinking about making a Jesse Tree with your family this year.