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2026 Advent
Reflections for the Soul

Receiving the Gift

Christmas often arrives with a long list of things to do. Advent offers a different kind of preparation. Rather than asking us to do more, it invites us to receive: the gift of waiting, the gift of stillness, the gift of presence, and finally the gift of Emmanuel, God with us.

Sunday, November 29 through Christmas Day

Cover of the 2026 Advent guide, Receiving the Gift

Three ways to receive it

All three are free, and all three are on their way. Leave your name below and we will send each one as it lands.

The printed guide

Fifteen pages to print or read on a screen. A reflection for each of the four weeks, a Scripture reading and one question for every day, and room to write.

Ready in November

The daily email

One short email each morning: the day's reading, the day's question, and a small invitation to practice. You can stop the daily emails at any time without leaving the Soul Care list.

Begins Sunday, November 29

Soul Care Advent, the app

The same twenty seven days on your phone, with a page to write on, widgets for your Home and Lock Screen, and a day that opens on its own morning.

Coming to the App Store in November

Four weeks, four gifts

1

Hope

The gift of waiting. Waiting is not empty; it is where hope takes root.

November 29 through December 5

2

Peace

The gift of stillness. We receive peace by making room for quiet.

December 6 through 12

3

Joy

The gift of presence. Joy is found in paying attention to God's nearness.

December 13 through 19

4

Love

The gift of Emmanuel. Love arrives as God with us, the gift we have been preparing to receive.

December 20 through Christmas Day

Something to write in

Advent asks a question a day. The Soul Care Journal is built for exactly that kind of rhythm, on paper or on your phone.

See the Soul Care Journal

What people are saying

I have so many Advent devotionals, and opted to receive so many Advent email series. This is the one that has stuck. Thanks so much for your time and investment!
Randi, Ohio
My friend shared with me the 2025 advent so my husband and I did it together. It was such an incredible blessing so special. Helped me connect with the Christmas season in a way I never have before and kept me rooted and grounded in the midst of all the busy. Thank you for providing such rich and abundant truths. Many blessings to the team.
Rebekah
I didn’t grow up understanding Advent. I mostly understood it as the weeks leading up to Christmas. Last year’s resource was helpful in reorienting my heart and mind to Christ especially in the areas where waiting has been hard. So I’m looking forward to having this year’s resource to keep my eyes on things above. Thank you for making this available - it’s anchoring in the midst of a tough season and in what can be a busy time of year that’s typically focused on materialism.
Alicia, Alberta
I loved the advent resource and used it for our volunteer ministry prayer team. We had one leader say she missed it when Christmas was over. Thought going through another one of your resources would be helpful. Thank you!
Susan
First of all, I love every resource you produce. They are always so meaningful and engaging. Advent is also such a sacred and significant season, and a time for remembrance. It's important to slow down on our faith journey, reflect on the magnitude of what He did for us, and be thankful.
Kiki

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