No matter the genre, pretty much every band has put out some form of Christmas music to entertain their fans. Unlike other styles of music, though, the message of Christmas music is very close to the heart of the songs already sung by Christian artists. There’s certainly nothing wrong with enjoying a secular artist’s cover of “Silent Night,” but with contemporary Christian Christmas songs, you know that the music is being sung with sincerity by a fellow believer.
The Christian Church and Popular Media: How to Engage
- December 6, 2016
- Christian Living
In the particular climate that America finds itself immersed today, there is division, confusion, and perhaps even anger. If we were to go through the streets asking people what’s wrong with the country (maybe even the world) today, there’s a pretty good chance that “the media” would show up in a few answers. That term can include movies, TV, politics, social justice campaigns, and a variety of other topics. How can the Christian Church engage with the world today, especially when it comes to popular media?
For what we’re talking about in this post, let’s constrict the definition of media to pop culture. We all know there are other problems out there, but pop culture is often the subject of boycotts, sermons, and more from the Christian Church.
How to Enjoy Family Movies Together
- December 2, 2016
- Movies
While Dad watches the game in the den and Mom checks her Facebook in the living room, the kids sit in their respective rooms listening to music and playing video games. Since American households average roughly three television sets apiece, families are no longer forced to share their nightly entertainment. Throw in Xbox and Netflix and you’ll understand why family movies are not a special event anymore.
New Christian Christmas Songs of 2016
- November 30, 2016
- Music
The holidays bring with them a time for family and generosity, They also mean it’s time for all of your favorite Christmas traditions like decorating and listening to good music. Did you know that there are new Christian Christmas songs every year?
Like clockwork, popular Christian artists release their takes on Christmas classics each fall and winter. Many of the musicians provide covers, some write a new song or two, while even a few more bands will create entirely original Christmas albums. Everyone has their favorite holiday classic, but we hope you found something fresh to add to your playlist from these new Christian Christmas songs of 2016.
Christian Christmas Movies to Watch with Your Family
- November 29, 2016
- Movies
If you were to ask ten people to tell you which Christmas movie you should watch tonight, there’s a pretty good chance you’d end up with ten different suggestions. The truth is everyone has that one movie that fits them perfectly. There are all kinds of Christmas movies out there, though. What are some Christian Christmas movies that might appeal to believers?
