Articles Tagged 'Even'

For over 30 years, Heartlight has shared articles to help people live for Jesus in everyday life. While we are no longer publishing new articles, this enduring collection features relevant pieces throughout the year to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles.

I Doubt It: World Changers

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1 · Great Commission

Despite early Jewish opposition and later Roman persecution and martyrdom, their passion, conviction, and impact could not be stopped.

Phil Ware continues his series called 'I Doubt It' and focuses today on Jesus' call and promise that his eleven apostles and those that followed them would turn the world upside down with their message of good news and hope and grace.

I Doubt It: You Feed Them

by Phil Ware · Ephesians 3:20 · Provision

Will we hold a miracle in our hands? My experience says, “Yes!”

Phil Ware continues his series on 'I Doubt it' focusing this week on Jesus' challenge to the apostles to feed the five thousand.

Righting Our Upside Down World

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Exodus 21:23 · Revenge

God's high standards are certainly upside down to how we often feel and how the world usually functions.

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to open our hearts to the power of the Holy Spirit to love our neighbor and not bear grudges and seek revenge.

My Brothers?!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 12:48 · Forgiveness

How could He Jesus so much more in his disciples than they had ever demonstrated?

Phil Ware shares insight on how the resurrected Jesus forgave and empowered his his 11 disciples through his radical forgiveness.

Wonderfully Created

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 1:12 · Creation

How are we to view ourselves and each other in this magnificent creation?

James Nored and Phil Ware look at Genesis 1 and the Bible's story of Creation and remind us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made.

I Doubt It: World Changers

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1 · Great Commission

Despite early Jewish opposition and later Roman persecution and martyrdom, their passion, conviction, and impact could not be stopped.

Phil Ware continues his series called 'I Doubt It' and focuses today on Jesus' call and promise that his eleven apostles and those that followed them would turn the world upside down with their message of good news and hope and grace.

I Doubt It: You Feed Them

by Phil Ware · Ephesians 3:20 · Provision

Will we hold a miracle in our hands? My experience says, “Yes!”

Phil Ware continues his series on 'I Doubt it' focusing this week on Jesus' challenge to the apostles to feed the five thousand.

An 'Even If' Faith

by Tim Archer · Daniel 3:16 · Faith

What if God doesn't do what you hoped or wanted?

We need an "even if" faith. We need the kind of faith that says, "Lord, I'll believe in you even if you don't do what I hope. I'll believe in you even if you don't answer this prayer the way I want. I'll believe in you no matter what."

The Foolishness of 'Getting Even'

by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:38 · Revenge

Does it really do you any good to get what you want in this circumstance?

Rubel Shelly reminds us that revenge is never sweet because it diminishes us.

Forgiveness

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 23:34

Why would they let the person responsible for their son's death off the hook?

Phillip Morrison talks about the greatest Christmas gift of all, the gift of forgiveness.

Building a Culture of Honor: Prayer

by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 3:9 · Prayer

Prayer changes something much more important than our circumstances!

Phil Ware continues his series on building a culture of honor focusing this week on prayer, especially prayer as a redemptive tool of offering forgiveness and blessing to those who are our enemies and who mistreat us.

Fighting Terror

by David Capes · Matthew 5:9 · Revenge

Will technology be the difference?

David Capes uses The Voice translation to drive home the point that technology is not going to save us from ourselves, but only gracious trust that Jesus is Lord and our following Jesus into the world of forgiveness.

The Gift of Sympathizing Mercy

by Brian McCutchen · Luke 10:35 · Compassion

Mercy turns in active compassion.

Brian McCutchen reminds us that mercy is active compassion that makes a difference in people's lives and not just a fleeting feeling about bad news.

Bless!

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 4:12 · Blessed

What do we do in the face of evil and meanness?

Phil Ware continues his series of messages related to "The Story" curriculum, using Abraham's call to be a blessing to be a reminder to us as well.

He Did Not Retaliate

by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 2:22 · 9-11

How did he hold back his power?

Tom Norvell reminds us that Jesus had the power to get even but did not retaliate in word or deed when he was reviled, mocked, belittled, mocked, and ridiculed.

My Brothers!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 12:48

How could He see so much more in them than they had ever demonstrated?

Phil Ware shares insight in his LifeWORDS series on the resurrection sayings of Jesus and how Jesus forgave and empowered his failures, his disciples, by this forgiveness.

Home

by Phil Ware · Galatians 6:10

When going home means giving a child a chance at life!

Phil Ware describes doing a funeral and a graveside for a good man and how it becomes the opportunity for good things to happen to children around the world.

Events and Emotions

by Katha Winther · Ecclesiastes 3:1 · Emotions

Have you ridden the roller coaster lately?

Katha Winther shares the up and downs of her emotional roller coaster in her life recently and reminds us that God is with us in the ever-changing emotions of life.

We Will Not Forget

by Phil Ware · 9-11

Do you still remember?

We still remember the events of September 11, 2001.

A Great Moment!

by Tom Norvell · Matthew 17:1

When's the last time you had a great moment with God?

God provides us with some incredible moments of grace and joy if we will notice them!

How Sweet Is Revenge?

by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:17 · Revenge

Is revenge really so great, or is it just a way to sink deeper?

Revenge always brings us down to a lower level and often gets us in worse trouble.

Don't You Just Love It?

by Rubel Shelly · Luke 8:17 · Revenge · Judgment

Will justice ever be served?

We enjoy seeing justice happen on earth because it happens so infrequently here.

Getting Even

by Alan Smith · Matthew 5:44 · Revenge

What happens when you try to

When we try to get even for a past slight, it will nearly always come back to haunt us!

Turn Out the Lights or Light the Fire?

by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:6 · Purpose · Resurrection · Attitude

What will you do with the dying of the year?

With the dying embers of a fire, we are reminded of two life choices: letting our passions, hopes, and dreams slip away or having them burst into flame and reigniting us for the New Year.

Bless You

by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 17:22 · Christian Living · Attitude · Depression

Being a joyful person with friends is a great blessing indeed!

Being a joyful person, being involved with friends, and being active in life is the best medicine to prevent disease.

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