Articles Tagged 'Attention'

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.

Jesus Is at Our Door

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to open our hearts and our churches to Jesus and invite him in and ask him to be real and to take charge of our future.

Jesus wants to be real to us and be vibrantly present in each of our churches, gatherings, and groups, as well as in each of us individually.

Let the Show... End!

Tom Norvell reminds us that true piety is about quiet, anonymous, kind acts of service and generosity for others done to honor God and not ourselves.

Why is it so hard to do things quietly and without drawing attention to ourselves

Alms and the Red Kettle

Cathy Messecar confesses her struggle to make giving something that honors God and not herself and she talks about the Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive.

Doesn't my gift count?

Better to Not Assume

Rubel Shelly reminds us to not assume and to be willing to ask questions and listen so we truly understand what is being said.

When we assume, well, let's just say things don't end so well.

Forgotten Kindness, Forgotten Love?

Mike Barres reminds us of the incredible and personal nature of God and his love for us and our need to let Him know with kind words and loving words and genuine affection.

When is the last time you let God know how much you love Him?

How to Think of God

Rubel Shelly's night with a little girl in a restaurant reminds him of who God actually is.

Do you see God in the face and actions of a young child?

Birthday Flowers

Just as birthdays should be about moms, so our very lives should be about the One who gave us life

Who do we celebrate?

The Art of Listening

One a mom's greatest responsibilities is to listen to her family, her children, and her God.

What is the most important thing you listen to each day?

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