Special Features (Page 4) 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.

Independent and Self-Sufficient

Good things can happen out of bad things if we find our sense of purpose!

Can anything good come out of a serious motorcycle injury?

Baggage Claim

A rush to the airport and nearly missing a flight turns into a blessing when someone's kindness saves the trip.

Did they make the flight or lose the opportunity?

Here is God!

God takes away the fear of strange places.

Where can you find God on your map?

Shelter in The Storm?

Life is full of storms, so where and to whom will you go to find your shelter in the storm?

Can you find a place to protect you from life's weather?

Loving God

God longs for us to love him and how could we not love, both in our church worship (singing, praying, reading Scripture) and in our life of worship (obedience).

Can you truly say

Thank You God!

Thank you is one of the sweetest phrases in our language and God deserves more thank you's than anyone!

How much do you like to hear the words, "Thank you!"

Searching for A Home

Our true home is in heaven, it is our homeland to which we are journeying.

What are you searching for?

Mental Block

Writing is a lot like life. In this article, Bruce Logue explores the parallels, and finds encouragement in One who helps.

Ever have trouble finding the right words?

Learning from the Wizard

Learn life lessons from John Wooden about character, not just about basketball.

What can you learn about life from the Wizard?

In Search of a Happy Heart

We take ourselves way too seriously and end up adding unnecessary stress to our lives.

Why do we take ourselves so seriously?

Prayer for the Nation 2004: US National Day of Prayer

Suggested prayer for the national day of prayer.

A day to refocus and call ourselves back to our heritage of prayer.

Tribute to a Fallen Hero

Story of Pat Tillman losing his life and living life in his own unique way.

Some people won't take the easy way!

Our Heritage

Humans have souls and live forever.

What are we designed to do?

The Passion: How Has It Changed You?

We need to ask ourselves what are we going to do with Jesus' passion in the long term.

Seeing the Passion has made a difference in many — how about you?

Passion or Person?

God loves us so much that he sent his Son to save us.

Why all the talk about the Passion?

Christian First!

We should be a Christian and seek Christ's purposes for our life and his Kingdom as our first priority.

What comes first in your life?

Sailors and Maps

There is a huge difference between rules and relationships!

Do we really know where we're headed?

Right in Place at Just the Right Time

God gets us where we need to be when we need to be there!

Will you be where you need to be?

More Than a Magical Symbol

The Cross must be more than a mere magical symbol to ward off evil, it must be the power of God for our lives.

What does the Cross mean to you?

Dubious Distinction

People are forming their ideas each day by what we do leaving our legacy.

What do you want to be know for doing in your life?

Sorry Rocks

Repentance leads us to life change, not to just doing the same ol' relgious thing each week.

What has repentance led you to change?

Doubting Thomas and Resurrection Faith

Take confidence in the risen Lord and share his message with many others!

Do you ever doubt?

Did Jesus Wear Glasses?

To remember anew how God sees me through the lenses of His love is a priceless gift. I was reminded in communion last Sunday, looking at my son, seeing God's son.

Do we know the real Jesus?

The Tear from God's Eye

We can't really know anyone else's story without being able to view it from the perspective of God and God sheds a tear when we judge each other falsely.

What was that we saw falling to earth?

Rated "R"

This "R" rating is for redemption and a whole lot more

Why go to this show when it's rated "R"?