Advent Devotionals
Advent Devotionals
October 2025 New Releases
New Books and Bibles
Below is a list of the new and notable resources releasing this month from Crossway. Titles include How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life by Rebecca McLaughlin and The Biggest Story Advent by Kevin DeYoung.
How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life
Harvard School of Public Health and other institutions have discovered that weekly religious service attendance helps guard against depression, increase happiness, improve physical health, and extend life expectancy. In How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life, Rebecca McLaughlin explores this compelling data from a Christian perspective. Avoiding prosperity-gospel guarantees of health in this life, she shares the significant and science-backed benefits of worshiping God in community and the good news of Jesus, the Great Physician. Written both for skeptics and believers who may have stopped going to church, this brief, accessible guide invites readers to discover the true source of abundant life.
“The empirical research on religion and health could be seen as an invitation back to communal religious life for those who (for a range of reasons) are not currently part of a faith community. Rebecca McLaughlin issues that invitation in a most compelling manner.”
—Tyler VanderWeele, Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health; Director of the Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University
Teach Me to Pray: Praying God’s Word from A to Z
Organized alphabetically, this book guides children through key topics from a biblical perspective—including anger, confession, envy, friendship, gossip, healing, identity, justice, and more. Perfect for individual, family, and church contexts, each engaging reading features a memory verse, a short devotion, relevant follow-up verses, and a heartfelt prayer. With this accessible resource, the next generation is better equipped to build a solid biblical foundation while learning to love God and others more deeply.
“With biblical truth, emotional honesty, and a clear structure, Teach Me to Pray gives kids the language they need to talk to God about real-life struggles. What a beautiful way to disciple the next generation—one heartfelt prayer at a time.”
—Laura Wifler, author, Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer and Like Me
10 Questions About Pain and Suffering: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families
Each 10 Questions book presents 10 vital questions about one important topic, exploring each question in 3 short devotions. Kids can work through the 30 readings in any order they choose. Written to be read alone or with family, 10 Questions about Pain and Suffering is the perfect way for middle-grade readers to start or end each day reflecting on the things of God.
“In a world where suffering touches every life, Beth Broom gently leads families through their hardest questions with the hope of Christ. With warmth and deep compassion, 10 Questions About Pain and Suffering invites weary hearts to find a gospel hope—one that is honest about sorrow yet unwavering in Christ’s steadfast love. For families facing sorrow, these pages offer comfort, gospel hope, and the faithful love of Christ.”
—Darby Strickland, Faculty, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation; author, Something Sad Happened
The Biggest Story Advent: 25 Lift-the-Flap Devotions for Families
Kevin DeYoung, pastor and author of the popular Biggest Story Bible Storybook, has written 25 warm, compelling advent devotions for kids that start from the beginning of Scripture and feature a daily surprise. Each reading opens with a fun lift-the-flap page, which kids open to reveal a Bible passage and colorful illustration. On the opposite page, DeYoung retells a related Bible story or prophecy that foretold Jesus’s coming, and shares a simple prayer to recite. Helping kids understand God’s redemption story from Genesis to Jesus’s birth, this devotional is a fun, interactive way to center your holiday traditions on Christ and to see how he is the fulfillment of promises God made throughout Scripture.
“The Biggest Story Advent is a gospel-rich, visually stunning resource that helps families recover the wonder of Christmas by telling the whole story—beginning not in Bethlehem, but in Genesis. With theological depth, narrative clarity, and childlike joy, Kevin DeYoung guides families day by day through the promises of Scripture that culminate in Christ. This is catechesis through awe and Advent through story—perfect for parents who want their children to marvel at the Messiah.”
—Andrew T. Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Everyday Gospel Christmas Devotional
Adapted from Tripp’s 365-day devotional Everyday Gospel, this condensed edition features 25 selected readings, each with study questions, making it ideal for personal study or family devotions. Count down to Christmas Day with Tripp’s heartfelt reflections and contemplate the beauty and significance of the Savior’s birth.
“Paul Tripp’s Everyday Gospel is a wonder. It’s brilliantly written, clear, concise, Christ-exalting, true to God’s word, enriching to the mind, encouraging to the heart, and overflowing with gospel grace. Every paragraph has the ring of truth. If you want a daily dose of God’s life-giving wisdom and kindness, this book is for you.”
—Randy Alcorn, author, Heaven; If God Is Good; and The Treasure Principle
Strengthened by the Gospel
In this volume of the New Testament Theology series, Brian S. Rosner explores the key theology and themes of Romans, including sin, righteousness, justification, judgment, union with Christ, Christian conduct, hope, and more. By examining the letter’s Old Testament connections and the full scope of Paul’s gospel, this volume seeks to strengthen and encourage today’s disciples of Jesus.
“This is a wonderful introduction to Romans! It is clear, concise, and peppered with insights that come from a careful study of the letter itself and the best secondary literature on it. Preachers, teachers, students, and anyone interested in Romans will benefit from reading the letter in tandem with this helpful guide to its riches.”
—Frank Thielman, Presbyterian Chair of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School; author, Romans (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
ESV Heirloom Bible, Gloria Dei: Single Column Edition
Created with the highest-quality materials available, the ESV Heirloom Bible, Gloria Dei: Single Column Edition is an elegant Bible printed and bound with superior craftsmanship by Royal Jongbloed in the Netherlands. This edition is modeled after the Renaissance ideal of a perfect page—featuring a simple, clear layout with generous margins. This Bible is printed on high-quality European Bible paper and features elegant art gilding, 3 ribbon markers, single-column formatting, and an extra-smooth sewn binding. Combining a high-end leather cover with a classic layout, the ESV Heirloom Bible, Gloria Dei: Single Column Edition will be cherished by readers for a lifetime.
ESV Heirloom Bible, Veritas: Single Column Edition
Created with the highest-quality materials, the ESV Heirloom Bible, Veritas: Single Column Edition is an elegant Bible printed and bound with superior craftsmanship by Royal Jongbloed in the Netherlands. This Bible features European Bible paper, an extra-smooth sewn binding, art gilding, and multiple ribbon markers. Other features include a single-column layout, 9.25-point type, line matching, and an elegant presentation box. Manufactured with care and precision, the ESV Heirloom Bible, Veritas: Single Column Edition is guaranteed to last.
ESV Heirloom Bible, Alpha: Personal Size Edition
The ESV Heirloom Bible, Alpha: Personal Size Edition combines high-quality elegance with readability and portability. Featuring a generous font size and a spacious, double-column layout, it’s designed for an easy reading experience while remaining portable. Manufactured with the finest materials, this Bible is printed and bound with unparalleled craftsmanship by Royal Jongbloed in the Netherlands and features a full-grain leather cover, high-quality European Bible paper, art gilding, and 3 ribbon markers. Guaranteed to last, the ESV Heirloom Bible, Alpha: Personal Size Edition is a treasure for Bible readers.
ESV Prayer Journal: Eight-Volume Set
This 8-volume collection of ESV Prayer Journals, written by Erika Allen, helps you turn your quiet time into a meditation on God’s Word. Beautiful and portable, each 30-day study guides you through a foundational Scripture topic—the gospel, faith, forgiveness, wisdom, evangelism, peace, hope, or humility—and creates space for writing and prayer.
ESV Holy Bible: Dyslexia-Friendly Edition (PDF Download)
Developed in partnership with Klaus Krogh of 2K and Cambridge University’s research department, bottom-weighted letters and distinctive characteristics help readers differentiate similar letterforms. A unique typesetting features generous spacing between letters, words, lines, and paragraphs, making the text even easier to read. Provided color overlays can be placed on top of the Bible text to reduce visual strain and offer additional comfort. Researched and tested, this Bible has proven to be a valuable resource in making God’s Word more accessible to those who have dyslexia.