Faithlife StaffIf you’re looking for small group Bible studies that will help you teach Scripture, apply it, and grow closer to the Lord, you’re in the right place. These nine small group Bible and book studies are easy to access, easy to navigate, and easy on the...
So many exceptional Christian books released in 2021, it’s tough to pick the best. But some couldn’t be ignored! Take a look at a few popular books featured as the best new Christian books of this year. Prayers for Knowing God In Prayers for...
Christmas! It’s one of the best times of the year—especially for church outreach. And this year, that outreach may be even more important than ever. Many churches are shrinking. Carey Nieuwhof reports that “anecdotally, most churches find themselves...
Scrolling endlessly through photos is only fun when it’s by choice (oh hello, vacation albums). When you’re trying to find media for your church presentations, it’s just frustrating. And if you serve in a bilingual church where you need to create...
Quick, list everything you know about angels! If you’re thinking about bells, harps, and wings, your idea of angels might be more informed by Christmas movies than the Bible. That’s what Dr. Michael S. Heiser is trying to correct in Angels—now...
Family devotion time: sweet memories or absolute mayhem? For most families, it’s a little bit of both. We asked readers over social media—plus a few colleagues at Faithlife—to describe their family devotions and how they make the time meaningful and...
An old saying goes, “A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to come unraveled.” And even though that’s true, Christians still need encouragement to pray. Here are nine sermon illustrations on prayer to help provide it. 1. How God listens From 300...
Scriptures touch hearts and change lives in every area, even the touchy subject of money—specifically, tithes and offerings. So are you using Scriptures about giving in your church services? There’s no better (and quicker) way to show people why...
Pastors are people, too. It’s such a basic, “Of course!” truth, yet it so easily slips from Christians’ minds. Like “Dad” or “Mom,” a pastor’s position becomes their name. So even as the world is more and more abuzz with talk of mental health...
By Andre Kazadayev and Derek Fekkes Do you want your worship team to love serving with you? Here’s one big thing to pay attention to—rehearsals. Since a worship team spends so much time rehearsing, how your worship band, A/V team, and vocalists feel...
In January 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was declared. This legal document said that all slaves were now free. But in Texas, someone kept it a secret.
Is there scientific evidence for God? Or is he just a human invention? Christians can answer those questions instantly with “Yes, there is” and “No, he’s not.” Yet . . . many aren’t quite sure how to confidently navigate further. It can be...
Designing church graphics is hard work, especially if you became your church’s designer by accident. Want a little help from a pro? Take 30 minutes and watch the webinar 7 Common but Avoidable Mistakes in Church Graphics. It’s free! Professional...
With all the guests you’re expecting for Easter, you want to put your best foot forward—including in every detail of your Easter church service. Between church announcements, worship backgrounds, and sermon slides . . . that could take hours. Or it...
If you’re meeting for Maundy Thursday, sharing Good Friday service times on social, or just want to freshen up your welcome and announcement screens, you’re in luck. Quickly find what you need inside Faithlife Proclaim + Pro Media (for church...
Are you ready for the most-attended service of the year? Create a polished Easter presentation in minutes with Proclaim + Pro Media, where you won’t have to scroll endlessly through church media that’s too cheesy or too drab to draw attention. New...
Today is Valentine’s Day, a day on the greeting card calendar for celebrating romantic (or what the Greeks called eros) love. We’d like to twist this day a bit (though there’s nothing wrong with hearts, flowers, and chocolate) and turn our eyes...
It seems almost every American has heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech—the speech that has come to represent the mission of the civil rights movement. His other recorded works, though not as famous, are just as powerful...
Hi there, leader. We see you. Adjusting through COVID has been rough for everyone, but even more so for you. You’ve got people counting on you and people you want to help, but it’s tough to even get people to talk in small group. You’ve had to...
This year has been a year for the books, one that many of us would like to forget. But despite fear of what is happening and uncertainty of what’s ahead, God is still among us. And he has not stopped working out his perfect plan of redemption. So...
Today, we’ll be talking about overlaying text on a live video with Faithlife Proclaim. How can I overlay text on a live display with Proclaim? Adding song lyrics and Scripture to the slides on your live stream church service lets viewers follow...
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 new...
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...
Which new Christian books were popular in 2020? That list could be very long, so we’ve narrowed it down. Peruse five of this year’s fan favorites from Faithlife Ebooks. A Gentle Answer: Our “Secret Weapon” in an Age of Us Against Them In a defensive...
People are loving the awesome new features of Logos’ newest version. It’s astonishing how good the Factbook is. I’m kinda blown away. Incredibly fast, ridiculously broad and deep coverage, pleasant to navigate—it’s just a real treat. —James M. Thank...
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...
In this Faithlife Live webinar, hear from Christian apologist, evangelist, and writer Josh McDowell, best known for his book Evidence That Demands a Verdict. Josh shares what he sees coming out of the current coronavirus pandemic—good, bad, and...
Dr. Rebekah Josberger dives into the Sabbath, explaining why it matters and how her family honors it today (0:10), and the Logos Pros show you how to search everything in your Logos library at once (8:25). Learn more about the Sabbath Are Christians...
Dr. Michael Heiser discusses the topic of Bible translations (0:10), and Joshua Jipp talks about the importance of being part of a spiritual community (3:37). Learn to use biblical Greek and Hebrew Whether you want to learn Greek and Hebrew for the...