All (Page 12) Articles 2004 Archives

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.

Who Gave You the Problem?

by Germana Gusmão Downing · John 11:25-26 · Jesus · Problems

You sought Christ for salvation and hoped your problems would at least get better. But, have you ever thought of him as someone who would give you even more problems to solve? After all, where do our problems come from, God or the devil? Ever since the en

Why do you have some problems? And where did they come from?

Responding to the Gift-Giver

by Jim Clark · John 13:14-15 · Giving · Responding

We bless because we have been blessed.

What do you do for those who give you gifts?

Call Tech Support

by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 5:5-7 · Prayer · Problems

Let's go to God with our problems!

Called tech support lately?

Where to Begin

by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:13 · Influence · Help

To start making things better, begin with yourself!

Is there a place to start making the world a better place?

Early Re-runs

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 · Forgiveness · Character · Spiritual Warfare

God will help us overcome our sinful re-runs.

Tired of seeing the same ol' thing?

Would You? Will You?

by Larry Zinck · Children · Evangelism · Missions

While we talk about giving up things for the sake of the Kingdom, are we willing to give up our children to go to the mission field?

What would you give up for the Kingdom?

It Hurts to Breathe

by Russ Lawson · 2 Samuel 12:16-23 · Grief · Death

Sometimes life hurts us so badly it feels like we can't breathe.

Have you ever hurt this badly?

Do You Know Where You Are Going?

by Alan Smith · John 14:5-6 · Future · Destination

While we may know who we are, unless we know whose we are, we don't know our ultimate destination.

Where does your train ride end?

Home at Last

by Bill Sherrill · Revelation 21:3-4 · Grief · Death · Encourage

While many images are used to describe Heaven, the absence of grief, pain, death, and suffering are the ones that connect best with me!

Not sure about pearly gates, but you can be sure of this!

Everyone Loves a Lover

by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 27:10 · Friendliness · Example · Friendship

People who love others tend to be the people everyone loves!

Why are some people just more loved than others?

Bobby

by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:43-45 · Leadership · Mentoring · Example

Some people make an indelible memory on your heart because they are servants.

I will miss him!

Remember

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:7-8 · Leadership · Mentoring · Encourage

Let's focus on the people who have been a blessing, a strength, an encouragement, and not on the baser side of things: let's honor our leaders and mentors.