A Taste of Home (Page 2)

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.

The Real Root of Brokenness

Ann Voskamp reminds us again of the incredible importance of giving thanks.

We must not dare forget to give thanks for how we're blessed and how great the Father is!

What a Bunch of Suckers

Rubel Shelly talks about the way Satan dupes into buying the lie about holiness and goodness and gets us to buy the sins of self-destruction.

Why do we but the lie? Maybe because it is sold so well!

Safe Place?

Rubel Shelly writes about the terror attack in France and about how we can only find our security in God.

Where can we go and know that we are truly safe?

Remembering What Really Matters

Rubel Shelly reminds us to focus and live based on what lasts and is important and endures into eternity.

So where are you investing your time, your moments, your days?

To Fret or to Leave in God's Hands?

Lisa Mikitarian reminds us of our need to honor God with the things he has called and gifted us to do regardless of how they are used or appreciated by others.

Why do we fret over our artistic expressions?

One of Us

Phillip Morrison writes to remind us that the Ferguson tragedy is not new, but a repeated wound or scar, and we need trusted friends to help address the issue, and the same is true with our lives and Jesus our friend.

Sometimes what we need most is a friend!

Mud Dauber Determination

Cathy Messecar uses the image of a mother mud dauber to give us some insight into a mother's role about paralyzing the evil influences in our children's lives.

Saving spiders for their kids to eat?

Daddy!

Phillip Morrison reminds us of the role and importance of a dad and father on Father's Day.

Father, Daddy, means so much more than just the oldest man in the house!

Mom, You're the Real MVP

Phillip Morrison talks about Kevin Durant's MVP speech and his own mom as the MVP.

For all you do, Mom, we think you are the best.

The Fourth Quarter

Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us to use the fourth quarter wisely and finish strong.

So are you ready for the buzzer to sound?

Potholes Ahead

Rubel Shelly reminds us to not get knocked off our path when we encounter potholes, even big bad ones that do damage, but to keep pressing on and persevering toward the call of God.

While we cannot accurately predict the future, for most of us, there will be potholes in our path!

Ordinary or Not?

Ron Rose is back to challenging us to treat our spiritual life like and adventure and let God lead us by faith and not hide the monotony of our same old routines.

Are you making it up as you go?

Yardsticks: How the hidden Dangers of Comparison Are Killing Us and Our Daughters

Ann Voskamp reminds women and their daughters about the dangers of comparison and how it belittles the work of God going on in each person we see.

Have we turned our yardsticks into swords?

Challenge the Status Quo and Live a generous Life

Rick Brown reminds us that we are called to challenge the status quo like Jesus did and turn our values, our world, upside down and bring the life of the Kingdom the way that God wants.

So how do I keep the status quo from getting in the way of my generosity?

Talk Less Hug More

Ron Rose talks about his adopted granddaughter, Halle Grace, a Russian lifeguard and Halle's desire to hug and be hugged.

Why not forget winning arguments and win the heart?

The Gift of Sympathizing Mercy

Brian McCutchen reminds us that mercy is active compassion that makes a difference in people's lives and not just a fleeting feeling about bad news.

Mercy turns in active compassion.

We Are really Going Home

Phillip Morrison continues his encouraging words with an especially relevant piece on Egypt and going home.

Egypt is back in the news, so what does that have to do with going home?

Customer Service in a 'Yes!' Church?

Greg Anderson shares the third in a series of articles from Interim Ministry Partners on greeting guests and welcoming others into our midst.

How are we doing with our connection with those who are not one of us and are interested in us?

Red to Honor, White to Remember

Phillip Morrison offers Encouraging Words about Mother's Day and the red or white flowers we wear in honor and to remember our mothers.

What will you do to remember?

A Miracle in Three Poofs

Ron Rose talks about hearing God's call to go to Mongolia in three poofs.

Have you heard God calling?

Solid Ground or Sinking Sand?

Phil Ware continues his series on The Story by looking at Peter's confession of Jesus and how Jesus takes flawed, broken, messed-up people and builds his church that is unstoppable.

What are you building your life upon?

We Do Not Lose Heart

Tom Norvell uses Paul's words to the Corinthians to help us know that we can keep on the journey of faith and not lose heart.

Come on! Can we really say this honestly?

It Is Time

Tom Norvell challenges us a week into the New Year to get about doing the work of God because it is time!

So how long are you going to wait?

Learn to Be a Good Neighbor and Change Your Community!

Rick Brown writes about a group of ministers and pastors in Denver who got together to try to bless their community by calling their people to be good neighbors.

What does it mean to be a good neighbor?

Master the Art of Welcoming

Rick Brown challenges us to be welcoming to those who are outsiders and those we do not know.

How open are our arms?