Devotions

At the center of the Christmas story is the birth of Jesus, the hope of the world. Over two thousand years ago, in a little humble town under a sky illuminated by a guiding star, the long-awaited Messiah, the Son of God and the Savior of the world, finally arrived. Praised by angel choirs and witnessed by lowly shepherds, this newborn babe lying in a manger was the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. But Jesus’ arrival was so much more than just a historical event. The birth of Jesus, the Christ, changed everything. Hope was born. A hope echoing through all eternity. A hope that rings in our hearts still today. A hope that’s the song of our soul. 

A Song of Hope [DOWNLOADABLE VERSION] is a 10-day Christmas and Advent devotional that explores hope’s long-awaited arrival by journeying daily through the narrative of Scripture and reflecting on the events leading up to and following Jesus’ birth. Along the way, students will be met with opportunities to rediscover the lyrics of many well-known Christmas hymns—songs that have been sung for generations and are deeply rooted in the truths of the Bible. These familiar lyrics will take on new meaning as they learn how these hymns proclaim the miraculous gift of hope that can only be found in Jesus. Help your students experience this Christmas season with A Song of Hope in their hearts, remembering and reflecting on the greatest gift ever given—the gift of hope found in the birth of a Savior. 

At the center of the Christmas story is the birth of Jesus, the hope of the world. Over two thousand years ago, in a little humble town under a sky illuminated by a guiding star, the long-awaited Messiah, the Son of God and the Savior of the world, finally arrived. Praised by angel choirs and witnessed by lowly shepherds, this newborn babe lying in a manger was the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. But Jesus’ arrival was so much more than just a historical event. The birth of Jesus, the Christ, changed everything. Hope was born. A hope echoing through all eternity. A hope that rings in our hearts still today. A hope that’s the song of our soul. 

A Song of Hope: Discovering Our Hope in Christ Through the Story of His Birth is a 10-day Christmas devotional perfect for kids and families to read together. They’ll explore hope’s long-awaited arrival by journeying daily through readings, activities, and reflection questions surrounding the events leading up to and following Jesus’ birth. Along the way, families will be met with opportunities to rediscover the lyrics of many well-known Christmas hymns—songs that have been sung for generations and are deeply rooted in the truths of the Bible. These familiar lyrics will take on new meaning as families learn how each one points to this miracle of hope that can only be found in Jesus.

Help your families experience this Christmas season with A Song of Hope in their hearts, remembering and reflecting on the greatest gift ever given—the gift of hope found in the birth of a Savior. 

Giving a special gift to your students this Christmas season has never been easier with these Christmas Gift Packs from YM360. Each gift will be sure to deepen your students' faith and includes a 4-Week Student Devotional (John or James), No Other Name Wristband, Peppermints, Gift Bag, and Tissue Paper!

Do you ever long for a Christmas devotional that challenges your students to think beyond the baby Savior in a manger? In Good News, Great Joy, All People, five important elements of the Gospel are presented.

Check out the Good News Bundle here! 

Christmas should be a special time for children. School is out for a little bit, family members are off work, and of course, there are decorations and fun activities galore! With So much going on, it can be difficult to make the most of your family's quiet time. But with Good News, Great Joy, All People, you can be confident that your child will grow in their faith and remain engaged with the importance of Jesus’ birth.

Check out the Good News Bundle here!

Tracing The Thread: A 52-Week Journey Through the Story of the Bible is a daily devotion for teenagers that teaches them the big-picture story of God's Word from the beginning to the end.

What if your students’ single life or dating world wasn’t at the mercy of their latest crush “crushing back” but was incredibly meaningful and life-giving on its own? What if they became the kind of friend who could inspire real meaning in their friend circle? What if they knew how to be especially and appropriately thoughtful in letting their special someone feel like a special someone? What if they had a genuine understanding of the freedom God gives them when they trust Him in all of these things, whether their relationship status changes or not? 

There’s a lot of advice floating around on all of this, right? Every one of your students probably already has a set of answers for all the questions about what it means to be single, dating, a friend, or romantic. But whether those conclusions were inherited from others around them, movies they watch, celebrities they follow, church messages, or personal experiences, there’s so much more room to let God reset them with new questions that can get them to healthier places. 

In SINGLE, DATING, FRIENDSHIPS, & ROMANCE, your students will discover the genius wisdom and unconditional love of God through a lot of laughter, interaction, honesty, and opportunities to reflect. Maybe they’ll even consider trading in whatever “answers” they’ve been living with for something healthier as they learn what it looks like to ask some new questions and operate out of a life-long relationship with Jesus. Throughout it all, your students will discover that they’re worth it, and so is what they’re fighting for!

Do you know a girl who would benefit from a book that encourages them in their walk with God AND speaks about the unique journey of being a young woman of faith? YM360 has a book for her! Instead of looking through resources that isolate the unique young women in your life or provide uninspired advice on how to fit in, give them a book that encourages them to stand out! 99 Things Every Girl Should Know was written by a collection of women that truly know the struggles and triumphs of being a girl that follows Christ in a world that does not.

What if our students want to engage with God in the Bible, but no one has shown them the way? Wake Up: Rediscovering A Passion for God and the Bible [Student Edition] is a 31-day devotional experience designed to unlock the Bible for teenage Christ-followers.