Faithlife Staff2020 has been a year for the books, one that many (if not most) of us would like to forget. But despite the frustration of quarantines, lockdowns, masks, and restricted gatherings, coupled with the fear of what is happening and uncertainty of what’s...
This December, spread Christmas cheer for all to hear . . . and see! Inside Proclaim + Pro Media, you’ll find church media as pretty as a sparkling Christmas tree or the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. As you close the door on 2020, you can use...
To some, Christmas means only a time of warm celebration with friends and family, gift-giving, and festive holiday traditions. To others, Christmas means the celebration of something eternally significant—the Savior’s birth. “Jesus is the reason...
By Ryan J. Pemberton “In the middle of winter when fogs and rains most abound,” C. S. Lewis once wrote about those who inhabit the island of Niatirb, “they have a great festival which they call Exmas, and for 50 days, they prepare for it in the...
This Christmas, deck your church’s screens with good tidings of great joy. Christmas and Advent motion graphics are waiting for you inside Proclaim + Pro Media! This winter, use new professionally designed graphics from Faithlife Media to . . ...
A 2015 study from LifeWay found that 61% of Americans attend church at Christmas time—and even more would come if invited. What an opportunity! Whether your church is meeting in person again or not, you can still take advantage of that opportunity...
“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” asked Charlie Brown in the Charles M. Schultz 1965 classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. With childlike simplicity, his buddy Linus answers by reciting Luke 2:8–14: And in the same region...
You won’t find swans swimming in the Logos 12 days of Christmas—but you may want to do some leaping at deals up to 60% off. All 12 are available right now! Here are just three: 1. Challies Recommends: Best New Testament Commentaries (20 vols.)...
Jess HollandThe holidays—Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the new year—are a special time in ministry. Not only do we celebrate the birth of Jesus but we also get the chance to welcome visitors in our churches—many of whom will be attending for the first time. ...
This post is the third in a series adapted from Anticipating His Arrival, a family Advent devotional by Rick Brannan. We will be posting one devotional a day through Christmas. Psalm 126 When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like...
Jennifer GrishamThe songs we sing at Christmas are some of the richest, most special in the church’s history. But even the best songs can get overplayed. Here are a few modern Christmas songs you can add to the mix for some variety this year. “He Shall Reign...
This post is the second in a series adapted from Anticipating His Arrival, a family Advent devotional by Rick Brannan. We will be posting one devotional a day through Christmas. Isaiah 64:1–4, 8–11 Would that you would tear the heavens and come...
This post is the first in a series adapted from Anticipating His Arrival, a family Advent devotional by Rick Brannan. We will be posting one devotional a day through Christmas. As Christ’s arrival draws closer, a natural consequence is joy. When the...
Matthew BoffeyWith all the preparation you’re putting into your Christmas services, don’t forget one of the most important elements: presentation slides. What should you keep in mind as you build your service slides for Christmas and Christmas Eve? Here are five...
Everybody has heard of the 12 Days of Christmas. In fact, we’ve all probably sung about them. But what are the 12 Days of Christmas, and who actually celebrates them? What are the 12 Days of Christmas? For more than 1,400 years, the 12 days of...
Christmas is just a few weeks away, and that means it’s the season for carols and Christmas hymns. Here are 20 ideas for Christmas songs and hymns. We compiled this list by identifying the most-used songs in Proclaim last December, plus a few more...
Ready to lounge around with the family this Christmas? Here are some family-friendly movies, shows, and series you can stream free all week long—all available with a free 30-day trial of Faithlife TV Plus. God Came Near Let Max Lucado prepare your...
Proclaim is taking on church stress this Christmas. Learn about our free trial and how to build beautiful presentations fast and as a team. I’ve been in church all my life, and I’ve been in volunteer leadership positions long enough to know that...
It’s that time of year when churches kick things up a notch. We’re celebrating God’s greatest act of mercy: sending his Son to redeem the world. And since a multitude of angels sang at his appearing, it’s right that churches celebrate with at least...
Ryan NelsonIf your work place embraces holiday festivities, take a look at how we transformed the place we work every day into a fun holiday retreat. For the last couple of weeks, Faithlife’s offices have been full of subtle (and not so subtle reminders)...
Katie MonsmaChristmas is just a few days away. For many, this is the time for last minute shopping, cooking, and cleaning. Also a time full of stress, sweat, and tears as we prepare for festive holiday celebrations with family and friends. It doesn’t have to be...
At the Faithlife office, December means Christmas decorating contests. This year, in addition to our usual inter-office decorating competition, employees teamed up to come up with the most creative gingerbread houses around. For those of you with...
Martin WeberFaithfulness to God can disrupt your life and defame your reputation. That’s our Christmas story today. Heaven’s chosen virgin told the announcing angel: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). But...
Every December, Faithlife has a Christmas decorating contest. What’s at stake? Free lunch and bragging rights. Teams and departments duke it out to prove once and for all who has the most holiday spirit, creativity, and determination. This is...
Last Saturday, Faithlife took a trip up to the Semiahmoo resort, near Canada, for our annual Christmas party. The dress code was “as nice as you like,” and the evening was a festive mix of classy and casual. Over the last four years...
Kaleb CuevasThis Christmas season, explore the importance of the word light in the Scriptures. From the beginning: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” —Genesis 1:3 To the coming king: “After listening to the king, they went on their way...
As any pastor knows, the Christmas season means much more than holiday cheer. It often means more church services to accommodate all the guests, families, and special events. Proclaim makes it simple to have fresh art for each service or event...
As any pastor knows, the Christmas season brings much more than holiday cheer. It often brings an increase in the number of church services to accommodate all the guests, families, and special events. Proclaim makes it simple to have new fresh media...