A Taste of Home (Page 3)

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.

An Amazing Find

Russ Lawson talks about the origin of the word serendipity and asks how we will use these blessings in our lives?

Finding more than we are looking for!

Apples in Autumn

Katha Winther talks about the good gifts of autumn and the signs of the fall season.

So many good things in fall!

Mortality: Trying It on for Size

Rubel Shelly talks about a Korean project to help folks not commit suicide by helping them understand what death might be like.

A test run at death?

Loving the Person Who Isn't 'One of Us'

Rubel Shelly writes about the serious subject of unity and division and the way we view and deal with those who are not one of us.

Who do you believe is

Find the Plot to Your Dots

Ron Rose shares a very personal story about his daughter and her husband and their grandchildren and an adoption and reminds us of car games when he was a child.

Can you tell what God is doing?

Roads Without Potholes

Rubel Shelly writes about potholes, discouragement, disappointments, pain, grief, wounds that occur in our lives and how they are part of the fabric of life and necessary to develop our character.

Why would we ever want potholes in the road?

Learning Financial Literacy

Rubel Shelly offers Dave Ramsey's online course for college credit to help students learn the principles of financial management.

Finally a plan that could help our university students before it's too late!

No Problema

Phil Ware continues his series on his trip to Sagrada Familia.

With such an emotional tomorrow, can we stay focused on today?

The News Behind the News

Ron Rose reminds us that God stories are everywhere, but don't make the press because God's work can't be nailed down to a snippet, a spin, a sound byte, or a headline.

Do you ever get a glimpse of God behind the stories we hear everyday?

The Father's Love

Tom Norvell reminds us of the overwhelming deep love the Father has for us and reminds us that he gives us glimpses of this in a good father's relationship and love for his children.

How deep is His love for us?

The Path from Brokenness to Peace

Ron Rose talks about the temptation to compartmentalize life and live by different standards in different roles and walks in life instead of living with integrity for God.

Can I really be the same person in each place?

Psalm 46

Psalm 46 with a prayer added, especially in light of the situation in Japan.

Where do we go in such times of upheaval?

Touched by an Angel

Ron Rose talks about the angels and holy moments in our lives and calls us to recognize them and be them for those who need a touch of God's grace.

Have you received or given this touch?

Have We Missed the Point?

Ron Rose talks about the difference between living with faith and being religious and asks if there is a difference between being a Christian and being religious.

Is there a real difference? What would you say?

Even in Mayberry

Steve Higginbotham talks about four murders that occurred in the town that furnished the backdrop for Andy of Mayberry and reminds us that we live in a fallen world and need to keep our eyes on our heavenly home.

Could anything be better than living in Mayberry?

Reluctant Leadership?

Mike Barres reminds us about the power of leadership and encourages us to prayerfully step up if asked.

What does God see that we don't?

Unveiling of Legacy

Ron Rose shares with us about legacy, faith, children, grandchildren, funerals, and the real inheritance we need to set aside for those who come after us.

What will you have to pass on to your children and grandchildren?

Community and Homebound

Phil Ware talks about how we can help provide and be community to those who cannot get away from home or care facilities and he asks for our input on how we can help them do this.

How can I share in community when I am limited in how I can get out with other people?

A Moron?

Steve Higginbotham reminds us of a recent news story and disputes the charge that he was a moron, but instead was a man of integrity like we should be?

I'm not sure I'd agree with the assessment that this guy is a moron, do you?

Eggstravaganza

Phil Ware shares with us the surprises that he found in reading 2 Timothy and compares them with prize eggs at an event called Eggstravaganza.

What prizes have you found in Scripture?

I Trust in Your Unfailing Love

Tom Norvell reminds us of the power of trusting God and putting our faith in his unfailing love.

Can you still hold on to trust?

Self-control and City Walls

Rubel Shelly talks about ancient cities and how they needed walls and how we need self-control today.

Why is it so hard to control our own behavior?

Why Pray When You Can Worry?

Bill Sherrill describes the problem with worry and how we often replace prayer with worry, but reminds us that peace isn't about circumstances or logic, but trust in God.

What's the big deal with our worries?

How to Handle Criticism

Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we have big dreams or want to be used by God significantly, we will have plenty of critics, but don't let them stop you and he gives several different pieces of good advice.

How do you handle it when people come down on you?

A Time to Weep

Philip Gulley talks about his dad's heart surgery and his directions for his funeral service in case he didn't survive.

What time is it in your relationship with your Dad?