What's inside
This month as you prepare to celebrate your Savior’s birth, read about the hope, joy, love, and peace that Christ brings.
- Johnold Strey wrote a devotion for each week leading up to Christmas and on Christmas Day that corresponds with the candles on the Advent wreath. Enjoy this interactive Advent devotion experience.
- Executive editor James Pope reflects on Advent calendars, open doors, and God’s gift of love to the world: baby Jesus. Read "Opening doors in Advent and beyond."
- Rachel Olson's article reminds us to take time this month to ponder the sure hope of heaven and the perfect joy and peace that await us there. Read "Perfect joy awaits."
- Find photos of WELS members across the synod celebrating Christmas hope, joy, love, and peace with twice as many “This is WELS” photos.
- Julie Wietzke, managing editor
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Advent devotions
Follow weekly devotions from Forward in Christ for Advent through Christmas in audio, video, print, and storybook formats.