A Taste of Home 2013 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.

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?