We all know what our churches were like before COVID-19 and how the pandemic has forced change. What can a pastor take away from all that’s happened—and where is the Church heading next? (more…)
Faithlife Ebooks Weekly Deals: May 26–29, 2020
These Faithlife Ebooks Weekly Deals are so good, they won’t stay around long! Add new favorites to your library before the bargains disappear. [Read more…]
5 Memorial Day Prayers for Our Country, Our Service, and Our Enemies
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First Thessalonians beckons us to pray without ceasing. As we think of those who’ve given their lives for our country and those they’ve left behind, we sense the need for prayer more deeply. [Read more…]
May’s Colorful New Church Media Is Out of This World
May’s colorful new designs from Faithlife Media have just been released! They’re ready to use for church online, in-person services, an out-of-this-world vacation Bible school, and more. [Read more…]
Nick Foles Opens Up about Being a Christian in the NFL: Watch Live
All NFL players aim to shine on the field—but some also seek to shine for Christ, on the field and off. [Read more…]
The Simplest Cure for ‘No, I Haven’t Read It, But I Mean To!’
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“Household activities” like dishes and laundry gobble up over an hour every day. On average, people spend between 85 minutes and 135 minutes daily—nearly 10 hours a week, minimum.1 (That’s according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, and they didn’t compile those stats during social distancing.) Average commute time, when things are operating normally, has reached an all-time high: nearly nine days on the road per year.2
Faithlife Ebooks Weekly Deals: May 19–22, 2020
These deals are so good, they won’t stay around long! Add new favorites to your library before the bargains disappear.
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An Eye-Opening Look at Christian Movies & Hollywood: New Faithlife Original
In the new Faithlife Original Reel Redemption, film reviewer and director Tyler Smith asks this question: “The intersection of faith and film is more active, more aggressive, and more alive than ever before. Why now?” [Read more…]
This Free Report Reveals What’s Really Happening in Churches Right Now
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Faith Communities Today’s most recent report on American congregations revealed something significant—a common denominator in thriving churches. The major trend? Churches that successfully manage change and have a stronger emphasis on innovation will grow. [Read more…]
3 Big Lies Loneliness Tells You—& What’s Really True
What does the Bible say about loneliness? More than you might think. Scripture’s light reveals its lies and shows us how to deal with loneliness God’s way.
This excerpt is adapted from Finding God in My Loneliness by Lydia Brownback. [Read more…]