Special Features (Page 3) 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.

Fast Food or Truly Full

Have you found real nourishment? Not unless you know Jesus.

Are you really full with all that you have been eating?

A Child of God

Despite the ugliness we know lies within us, we are treasured and precious to God.

Who are you?

The Least of These

How well do we care for the least of these -- the poor, the hungry, the tired, the faitn.

What have you done for Jesus lately?

The Plausiblity Zone

People need to see genuineness in Christians before they are going to listen to them about Jesus.

Does your life have a real impact on those around you?

Please Don't Ignore Me!

Please don't ignore others or ignore God because we all know how it hurts to be ignored.

Do you ever feel overlooked?

Take Notice of Grace

Take notice of God's grace and share it.

Seen God's grace lately?

Stairway to the Moon

God's presence, promise

Have you gone up this stairway?

Graceful Recovery

The best way to deal with a goof is to admit and learn from it.

What have you set on fire recently?

Be Used by God

God uses ordinary people to do his amazing work.

What can God do through you?

In The Resurrection Business

Jesus left us here to help others find life and know that resurrection is coming: we are in the resurrection business.

How do you spend your time?

Quality Over Quantity

A person's life is not judged by its length but by its impact.

Can there be any joy in the death of a 13 year old?

If a Tree Falls ...

We can choose our own joy because we get to choose our ending.

If a tree falls in the forest, is it really funny?

Between Two Doors

We often find ourselves stuck between two doors and needing rescue, but we trust the Lord to help us out and through.

How do we get un-stuck in a situation like this?

The Declaration of Independence

The faith background of Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence.

Where did the Declaration of Independence come from?

Annoying Interruptions or Divine Appointments

Many of Jesus' miracles began as interruptions in his daily schedule.

How do you feel about the people who interrupt your day?

The Rest of the Story?

We must take time, listen with our heart, and learn the rest of the story in people's lives if we are going to effectively minister to them.

So what is the rest of the story?

Church Taters

Let's not be critical people -- Taters in chruch parlance.

What kind of church tater are you?

Talking Donkeys Like Me!

God can use us even if and when we are imperfect and don't think we have much to offer.

Do you have more to say than a donkey?

In the Wake of the Storm

The storm comes through and all the lights go out and the electricity doesn't work.

What did you do when the lights went out?

In Jesus' Shoes

Jesus wants us to share his compassion with others.

Have you ever walked in his sandals?

Join the Procession

Jesus didn't have a head of state funeral, but his life has counted more than any other leader every.

Have you been by to honor him?

Throw Away Your Ring

Throwing away the ring, getting rid of our sin is crucial if we are to bring peace to our world and those around us.

Can you get rid of that sin that entangles you?

Where Do You Take Them?

When someone has hurt you and you can get even, what are you going to do?

What do you do when you have those who offend you

Risky Business

Opening yourself up and becoming vulnerable is a risky, scary thing - but you've got to do it to grow! Find the Godpower you need to take the next right step.

Facing fear? Find Godpower to keep going.

ChemoAngels

This is a story about a needed ministry to those battling cancer called ChemoAngels.

Have you seen an angel running around oncology lately?