Experience the joy of the Advent season in a new light with the help of America's favorite devotional, Daily Guideposts.

Advent is a sacred time of preparation, a time of wonder and anticipation, and a time to ponder the miracle and mystery of Christ's birth. This year, rekindle the hope of the Christmas season with Daily Guideposts: 25 Days for Advent.

In just five minutes each day, these devotions will provide you with a timeless Bible verse, a personal story, and a prayer to help you apply the day's message. For each of the 25 days of Advent, Daily Guideposts invites you to experience:

• God's heart for redemption
• The gift of hope
• The promise of God's love

Travel with Rick Hamlin as he finds joy in the Advent season through small moments. Learn with Daniel Schantz how the little things we take for granted played important parts in the story of the world's most extraordinary birth. Find out how Brock Kidd and his family celebrate the birth of Jesus. Learn how Patricia Lorenz increases her joy by giving the gift of herself. And join Mary Brown for a special journey as she ponders the seven "I am" sayings of Jesus.

Join the community of over a million Daily Guideposts readers on this remarkable and deeply personal spiritual journey as you learn to take off those things that we do not need and wrap ourselves in what is coming: the Light of the World.