Articles Tagged 'Kindness'

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.

A Journey of Love and Care

by Shirley Turner · 1 Timothy 5:1-8

Finding help for aging adults with Alzheimer's, ALS, and other mobility-related issues is essential to care for those you love fully.

Finding Hope and Support in Times of Need!

The Courtesy of Christ

by Max Lucado · Ephesians 4:32 · Called · Courtesy

Max Lucado reminds us to know that Jesus longs to show us the courtesy of heaven, and we need to recognize it, receive it, and share it.

Receive the courtesy of Christ.

Joseph, My Hero

by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-2:23

Phil Ware uses this Father's Day to remind us of the man God chose to be daddy to Jesus -- Joseph the Carpenter -- and his greatness despite being overlooked by many who love Jesus!

Joseph was a strong man of faith with qualities much like God: a man of righteous character, gracious compassion, and faithful loving-kindness

Free to Serve

by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:1-6

Paul Faulkner reminds us of our freedom in Christ to serve and find God's blessing.

Set free and yet we still serve?

Finding Jesus' Heart for Ministry: Look

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45

Phil Ware leads us deep into the heart of Jesus for ministry as he looks at Jesus' actions and emotions in Mark 1:35-45, today focusing on how Jesus looked at the situation and into the heart of man with leprosy.

Take a look at what Jesus did and feel the call to look and see people as Jesus did!

Warts and All

by Philip Gulley · Luke 17:9-11 · Kindness

Philip Gulley uses his homespun charm to pay tribute to a hero, tell a self-effacing story about childhood warts and crushes, and weaves it together to remind us of God's love and how we should love others.

When I recall how Mr. Ellis brought me back into the human fold, I remember that Jesus once took ten lepers in hand and did the same.

Daily Altar of Grace

by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:23-24 · Forgiveness

Phil Ware takes the two love commands of Jesus, the Greatest Commands, and applies them to all of life for a follower of the Lord.

God isn't going to accept anything we offer him — our hearts, our Sunday worship, our offerings, our praise, our hopes, our private prayers, our dreams — if we knowingly remain at odds with a brother or sister in Christ.

Wearing Jesus

by Max Lucado · Galatians 3:26-29 · Gentleness

Max Lucado reminds us that when we are baptized, we are clothed with Christ, so what people see in us they attribute to Jesus!

Are you letting this Garment set your style?

Tuna Salad and the Rest of the Story

by Philip Gulley · 1 Corinthians 13 · Kindness

Philip Gulley talks about going to the house of a friend in Chicago he calls Paul Jr. and ends up having lunch with Paul Harvey and reminds us that most famous people are nicer than we might think because they know they didn't get to the top, on their own

Most of them are wonderful human beings because someone gave them a leg up somewhere along the line, and they remember that. At least the good ones do.

God Longs to Be Gracious to You!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Isaiah 30:18 · Gracious

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual, DIY worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us that God longs to be gracious to us if we wait in prayer for him to act.

God has given his people many great and precious promises over the centuries. We choose to celebrate several of those promises today!

Viewing People as Jesus Did!

by Phil Ware · John 9 · People

Phil Ware reminds us of the four ways we often view people that are very crass and treats them as less than human, then he compares that to how Jesus views people.

We can view people in ways that demean their value to God instead of viewing people as Jesus does!

Please Encourage Someone!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Hebrews 10:25 · Encourage

Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper with Rubel Shelly, a powerful message from God's word about encouraging each other

Today's message is a reminder of something that God, throughout the Scriptures and in every age, has urged his people to do: Encourage someone!

Donny, Marie, and LeBron: Real People, Real Words

by Michael DeCamp · 1 Corinthians 13:5 · Neighbor

Michael DeCamp shares a chapter out of his new book, "Loving Out Loud," and challenges us to use our words to bless and not hurt, to give life and not steal it from someone.

We actually exchanged real words with both of them. It was amazing. Would you believe that they are both real living, breathing human beings?

Living My MUSD #2: Low-Tech Love in a High-Tech World

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45 · Low Tech · High Tech

Many of us are focusing on how to connect with work, family, friends, and church through high-tech resources which is good, but we also need some good ol' fashioned low-tech love!

How our high-tech world desperately needs some low-tech love!

The Image of God

by Jackie Halstead, Ph.D. · Genesis 1:26-31 · Kindness · Compassion · Image of God

Jackie Halstead reminds us to view people as Jesus did; unique and valuable because each is made in the image of God.

What a beautiful example of the movement from invisibility to humanity! It is so easy to allow the world to slip by as I attend to my very important tasks.

Wearing Jesus

by Max Lucado · Romans 12:18 · Jesus

Max Lucado reminds us that when we are baptized, we are clothed with Christ, so what people see in us they attribute to Jesus!

Are you letting this Garment set your style?

Words to Say

by Phil Ware · Luke 21 · Speech

Phil Ware shares how the Holy Spirit convicted him about the kind of speech he, and we must use in a world that has gone crazy at attacking each other.

What can I as a believer in Jesus actually do to make a difference in the tasteless and vile language that comes from every side, quarter, and position?

A Tabulated List of Grace

by Max Lucado · Ephesians 2:1-10 · Forgiveness

Max Lucado shares a short anecdote on forgiveness and grace.

Registered forgiveness! No humiliation! No shame!

I Have Found the Answer!

by Tom Norvell · Galatians 5:22 · Kindness

Tom Norvell reminds us of the needed virtue in today's harsh world.

Here's what seems to be most needed in our harsh and cruel world.

When Right Words Are Very Wrong

by Phil Ware · Mark 8:45

Phil reminds us that having right answers means very little if we don't treat people like Jesus did.

Right answers can never substitute for right living.

Christmas Can Bring Out the Best in Us!

by Brian McCutchen · Romans 5:6-8 · Christmas

Brian McCutchen shares with us about the need for Christmas to continue year round.

The challenge is to help others celebrate Jesus 365 days a year.

Two Little Girls

by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Compassion International

Phil Ware reminds us of the power of compassion, especially when that compassion is channeled to help children escape poverty in Jesus' name through Compassion International.

To Jesus, she's more than just another forgotten little girl!

Where Is the Love?

by Tom Norvell · 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Tom Norvell reminds us that as disciples of Jesus, our job is to bring the love of Jesus into every arena of life, even if the rest of the world has forgotten to do so.

As followers of Jesus, it is my responsibility to speak and demonstrate the language of this authentic love.

Look

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45 · Compassion · Discipleship · Called

Phil Ware begins an 8-part series on discipleship and following Jesus in caring for the hurt people of the world.

Take a look at what Jesus did and feel the call to do it, too!

I Choose

by Max Lucado · Philippians 4:8 · Gardening · Fruit of the Spirit

Max Lucado reminds us that our life is made by what we choose to do with our character and our heart.

We have a huge impact on our day by what we decide to choose!

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