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Special Advent podcasts: Called to give love globally   We invite you to listen to our new four-part podcast series featuring Global Ministries missionaries who share stories of God’s love in action around the world.   Listen

Advertisement   A booklist for the season   Discover new books created to remind readers that God is with us.   Read  »

Test your Advent knowledge   What is the Jesse tree? Why is there a pink candle in the Advent wreath? Take our quiz to learn what you know.   Take the quiz  »

An accidental journey to Christmas carol fame   You may be surprised that "Joy to the World" was never intended to be a hymn nor was it written about Christmas. Read about this popular carol's unlikely climb to stardom.   Read