Special Features (Page 5) 2004 Archives

Happy Birthday Heartlight!

It's been 8 years of Heartlight - time for a little celebration!

Heartlight.org celebrates its eighth birthday with a look back on some amazing events.

Unforgiveness

Why is it so hard to forgive?

We've got to deal with our own unforgiving spirit.

Ever Been Misunderstood?

Have you ever felt like no one understood?

So often, we don't feel like anyone understands us ... except Jesus.

How You Can Minister to Christ

How can we minister to Jesus?

One way we can minister to Christ is to serve those in need, especially those in prison or in jail.

Who Gave You the Problem?

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

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

Where to Begin

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

To start making things better, begin with yourself!

Would You? Will You?

What would you give up for the Kingdom?

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?

Home at Last

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

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

It Isn't Over

When does this season end?

Some things come and go, but this one thing is always in season and this season never ends.

Called to Belong

Where do you belong?

Because we are called to belong to Christ Jesus, we have grace and peace!

Too Many Tepees?

How many tepees is enough?

We know who won't get our stuff when we die, and storing it in bigger or more tepees won't help!

Good Enough

As God-followers, we can do better than just good enough.

Mediocrity is so commonplace we've come to accept it as normal. But as Christians we're called to a higher standard of excellence.

Standing in the Presence of God

Who do you see in the sunset's last light?

God's presence comes to us in many ways during the course of an average day; but are we looking for presence and to we respond with humility?

The Leap of Faith

Where will your leap take you?

Long ago someone made the extra effort to even out the calendar... what extra effort will you make?

Where Does it All Come From?

Where does the strength for a crisis come from?

Strength for trials -- heroic and righteous behaviors -- don't just spring up, but are built into the fabric of our everyday lives through faithfulness in small things.

At Just the Right Time

Can you hang on till the right time?

God sends us help at just the right time.

Preparing to See The Passion of The Christ

Are you ready to see The Passion?

Be prepared before you go see the Passoin of the Christ; know what you are going to see and know how you are going to use it.

Passion Fears

What is your greatest fear about the release of The Passion?

The Passion of The Christ is released tomorrow, but Dave has fears that it will not be used as evangelistically as it should be.

The Best Day Ever

What does it take for it to be a great day for you?

God has blessed us with many things, but we don't notice them because we're looking for the big things -- so let's make praise and thanksgiving an everyday habit in our lives.

Sheep and Cats

Can cats go astray?

We are like sheep, who go astray and need to be brought back; but in our pride we often act like cats and pretend we did nothing wrong.

Loving God's Word

Do you truly love God's Word?

If we truly love God's Word, then we are going to let it be the crucial part of our lives each day by scheduling time to listen to and read from the Bible.

The President Visits Daytona

What spiritual lessons can be learned from the President and NASCAR?

The President can only come for a drop in visit at NASCAR, but Jesus comes to stay in our daily lives.

Honoring Presidents' Day?

Do we really need to remember this?

George Washington, like other early leaders in the United States, led by faith.

Hope Does Not Disappoint Us

Can we keep from being disappointed by broken hopes?

No matter how desperate things can seem, God has given the ability to hope in him through the power of the Holy Spirit.

True Love from Hope and Faith

Can hope really survive in such a tough time?

There is great power of child-like hope when empowered by the Holy Spirit.