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Signals of Christmas

God’s 5G Message to the World

By Lance Swearengin

Cover of Signals of Christmas: God's 5G Message to the World, A 24-Day Advent Journey, by Lance Swearengin. A gold star over signal waves on deep teal.

“Into that darkness, God sent His clearest message yet: not a broadcast of rules or warnings, but a Person.”

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After the silence, a signal.

“After centuries of prophetic silence, God did not merely speak again; He came near.” In the Christmas story, Lance Swearengin hears five signals that still reach us today: “five relational signals woven through the Christmas story that reveal how God reconnects humanity to Himself and to one another.”

God’s 5G message

Five signals. One message.

  1. Signal 01

    Gratitude

    Gratitude keeps us attentive.

    “Gratitude becomes the posture that keeps the line open between human hearts and a faithful God.”

    Luke 1:46–55 · Mary’s song
  2. Signal 02

    Glory

    Glory opens our eyes.

    “It blazes in angelic announcements to shepherds, yet it also rests quietly in a feeding trough.”

    Luke 2:8–20 · Angels & shepherds
  3. Signal 03

    Gathering

    Gathering forms our identity.

    “From shepherds in fields to sages from distant lands, God draws people together around His Son.”

    Matthew 2:1–12 · The magi
  4. Signal 04

    Grace

    Grace transforms our hearts.

    “Christmas declares that God does not wait for humanity to improve before acting; He enters the brokenness to restore it.”

    John 1:14–17 · Grace upon grace
  5. Signal 05

    Generosity

    Generosity sends us outward.

    “What God has given to us is meant to live in and pass through us.”

    2 Corinthians 9:15 · John 3:16 · The gift that multiplies

“Together, they form a complete Gospel signal: clear, strong, and enduring, announcing peace on earth and goodwill toward humanity through Jesus Christ.”

“The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.”John 1:14
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The Signals of Christmas family of resources.

Two books are finished and on their way to print: an Advent devotional for grown-ups and an activity book for kids. Leave your email below and we’ll tell you the moment they’re ready.

Front cover of Signals of Christmas: God's 5G Message to the World, A 24-Day Advent Journey, by Lance Swearengin. A gold star over signal waves on deep teal.Coming soon
01 · Advent devotional

Signals of Christmas

God’s 5G Message to the World · A 24-Day Advent Journey

5.5 × 8.5 paperback · 70 pages
For individuals, families, small groups & churches

A short reading for each day of Advent, December 1 to 24, plus a Christmas Day bonus.

  • Every day: a Scripture passage, a reflection, a song suggestion and a full journal page
  • A Reverse Advent box with a 24-item shopping list, one gift a day for a local food pantry
  • Follows the five signals: Gratitude, Glory, Gathering, Grace and Generosity
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Front cover of the Signals of Christmas Activity Book: A Family Adventure Through God's 5G Message, by Lance Swearengin. A smiling shepherd boy holds a lamb under a bright star above Bethlehem.Coming soon
02 · For kids & families

Signals of Christmas Activity Book

A Family Adventure Through God’s 5G Message

8.5 × 11 paperback · 84 pages
Ages 5–12

Micah the shepherd boy and his lamb Pip guide kids through the five signals of Christmas.

  • 10 coloring pages framed with Bible verses (NIrV)
  • Word searches, mazes, a crossword, connect-the-dots and spot the difference
  • Crafts, including a stand-up cut-out nativity set
  • 5 family recipes and Christmas carols to sing together
  • A 24-Day Advent Path that pairs with the devotional, and a Reverse Advent box
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Next on the trail

Coming in 2027.

The full book, a complete five-week Advent study for churches and small groups, and an album of original songs, one for each signal.

Front cover of Signals of Christmas: God's 5G Message to the World, by Lance Swearengin. A gold star over signal waves on deep red, with the five signals: Gratitude, Glory, Gathering, Grace, Generosity.Coming 2027
03 · The full book

Signals of Christmas

God’s 5G Message to the World

The full book · a five-week Advent study
For individuals, small groups & churches

Each of the five signals explored in depth.

  • Scripture background and word studies for every signal
  • Personal stories from Lance
  • Each signal’s daily readings and small-group questions
  • Everything a church or group needs for a complete five-week Advent study
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Album cover of Signals of Christmas by Lance Swearengin: a glowing Christmas tree topped with a star under a night sky, with snowy mountains behind.Coming 2027
04 · The companion album

Signals of Christmas

Original songs by Lance Swearengin

Original songs · one for each signal
Music by Lance Swearengin

Original songs written alongside the book, one for each of the five signals.

  • Gratitude
  • Glory
  • Gathering
  • Grace
  • Generosity
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For churches

Signals of Christmas began as an Advent sermon series. Churches and small groups will be able to use it to walk through the five signals together during Advent.

Generosity, one day at a time

Try a Reverse Advent calendar.

Instead of opening a gift each day of Advent, give one: add an item a day to a box for your local food pantry.

How it works
“The message has been sent. The signal is strong. The question is not whether God is speaking, but whether we are ready to listen.”
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