Song: Christmas Shoes (NewSong)
Verse: Isaiah 54:10 - Unfailing Love
Questions:
Do you think the story told in “The Christmas Shoes” is sweet or weird?
Where in your life, in the life of your loved ones, and in that of your community needs God’s compassion just now?
Song: Christmas Time is Here (Tori Kelly)
Verse: Luke 2:1-14 - The Birth of Jesus
Questions:
Read part of the Christmas story together. What stood out to you this time?
What part of that story makes you feel peaceful or happy?
How do you imagine the angels sounded when they sang?
Song: O, Christmas Tree (Forrest Frank)
Verse: Romans 12:18 - Live at Peace
Questions:
What do you think is the strangest Christmas tradition?
Is there a tradition you would add?
This verse talks about living in peace with others—how can you help bring peace to your home?
Activity: Send an email, message, or card to a teacher, pastor, friend, parent, or someone that has been an inspiration to you.
Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Verse: Psalm 148 - Praise the Lord
Questions:
The nativity scene often shows animals gathered around Jesus. Why do you think that’s special?
How do animals show God’s creativity and goodness?
If you were one of the animals in the stable, what would you be thinking or feeling?
Activity: Take some break or food outside to feed the birds, squirrels, bunny rabbits, or deer. Give your pets an extra special treat.
Song: I Heard the Bells (Johnny Cash)
Verse: Isaiah 45:8
Questions:
Advent reminds us that the world needs peace. What kind of peace or goodness do you hope for right now?
If bells could ring out one message for you today, what would you want them to say?
Where do you notice little moments of beauty or joy?
Song: White Christmas (Bing Crosby)
Verse: Matthew 18:2-4
Questions:
What do you think the “perfect Christmas” would look like?
Why do you think it’s easy to remember the tough moments more than the good ones?
What Christmas sights, sounds, or smells bring back happy memories for you?
Activity: Create a gingerbread house together. Focus less on perfection and more on the joy of creating something together.
Peace isn’t just the absence of noise or trouble—it’s the deep, steady calm that comes from knowing God is with us. Advent invites us to slow down, breathe, and remember that Jesus came to bring peace to our hearts, our homes, and our world. Even when life feels busy, messy, or overwhelming, God’s peace is something we can carry with us everywhere.
This week, through music and Scripture, we’ll look for the places where God is offering us His peace: in our longing, in our memories, in creation, in traditions, and in the story of Jesus’ birth. As you listen, read, and talk together, let God quiet your heart and fill your home with His gentle presence. Jesus is our Prince of Peace—and He is with us.
Song: I'll Be Home For Christmas (Camila Cabello)
Verse: Isaiah 40:3-5
Questions:
What makes a place feel like “home” to you?
How do you get your heart ready for Christmas—not just your house?
What helps you feel close to God during this season?