Advent Devotions

Follow and share this weekly Advent devotional to reflect on Christ’s birth between now and Christmas.

December 24, 2023 / Last updated : January 3, 2024 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Week 4: Trusting the Great Composer

Depending on the context, the Greek word for “demonstrates” in verse 8 has been translated “to stand near in approval,” “to show, prove, establish, exhibit.”

December 17, 2023 / Last updated : January 3, 2024 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Week 3: Good News Came at the Darkest Time

Shepherding is one of the world’s oldest occupations. By trade, their lifestyle would’ve been one of humble and meager means. Advent week 3. Joy.

December 10, 2023 / Last updated : January 3, 2024 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Week 2: Perfect Peace

The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. This word occurs over 250 times in the Old Testament. It refers to relationships between people, nations, and God with men.

December 3, 2023 / Last updated : December 2, 2023 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Week 1: Hope Requires Risk

What is hope? Is it mere wishful thinking? Why do some people seem to spill over with hope while others can’t even find the cup?

December 22, 2022 / Last updated : December 22, 2022 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Reading Week 4: PEACE

There is a peace that surpasses understanding, and advent reminds us that peace is the direct correlation of being in a right relationship with the “Prince of Peace.”

December 22, 2022 / Last updated : December 22, 2022 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Reading Week 3: JOY

Advent is a time to be reminded that we have the capacity to choose joy over all of our varying emotional responses.

December 3, 2022 / Last updated : December 3, 2022 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Reading Week 2: LOVE

Have you ever found yourself guilty of judging who is worthy or unworthy of God’s love? I sure have been rebuked for this many a time. God can save even the most unlikely and unlovable of candidates, and He doesn’t need our permission to do so.

November 27, 2022 / Last updated : November 27, 2022 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Reading Week 1: HOPE

“Just because it’s Christmas, doesn’t mean your heart don’t hurt.” It’s fitting to be reminded that everything in your world doesn’t have to be tidied up to worship the King. You don’t have to check your wounds at the door of the stable before coming in to bow down at that manger.

December 5, 2021 / Last updated : December 27, 2021 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

A True Peace Miracle From WWII

12-year-old Fritz Vincken and his mother were retreated in a hunting cottage in the Ardennes Forest, during the Battle of the Bulge.

December 22, 2019 / Last updated : December 22, 2019 Jimmy Larche Abiding In Him Devotional

Advent Devotions (Week 4): Love and a Prostitute

On the fourth Sunday of Advent, we reflect on scriptures from the Old and New Testaments about God’s love for us. God’s love undergirds the whole Bible.

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[Jimmy] preaches to crowds of German kids, teenagers and their parents in evangelistic services. During these always inspiring cross-cultural events, Jimmy has been a gifted spiritual leader and motivator in bringing the gospel to multitudes of young people in Germany

Holger Niehausmeier

Pastor, Germany

I would like to recommend Jimmy Larche as a passionate man for the cause of Christ. I have known him for a number of years and have witnessed his fervent and consistent desire to share the gospel and live the life of a true believer.

Craig Hartzog

Pastor, Georgia USA

Jimmy has a very positive way of interacting with children and teens, of imparting values and of teaching the gospel. He preached twice in our church and inspired listeners of every age with the vivid delivery of his sermon.

Nils Dollinger

Pastor, Germany

One thing that was very evident for me was that Jimmy took seriously our context for ministry and mission. He spoke at a service, and preached powerfully and with great articulation of the gospel challenge.

Steven Foster

Pastor, Republic of Ireland

We’ve seen Jimmy having a servant heart, willing to go an extra mile. He has also preached at the opening-service of the camp. His theology is scripture-based and his preaching is relevant, encouraging and Christ-centered.

Dieter Scholze

Pastor, Germany

Through the years of knowing Jimmy, I have had the privilege of hearing him speak at various functions we have hosted for Breakaway Outreach. Jimmy is a man deeply devoted to Christ. He is a very effective speaker and communicator.

Dwight Kilbourne

Pastor, Tennessee USA

Jimmy is a wonderful communicator who shared so effectively in multiple and versatile contexts. Regardless of the context Jimmy is able to share personally and effectively his story and about faith.

Alex Yarlett

Pastor, England

Jimmy preached for us on a Sunday morning service and was very well received and blessed us as a church both with his testimony and the preaching of the Word.