Articles Tagged 'Bless' (Page 4)

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.

Living My MUSD #6: Shared Prayer through Forgiving Redemptively

by Randy Becton · Matthew 18

Phil Ware opens the New Testament and reminds of a great way to live out our mission while under social distancing, prayer because prayer has always been a virtual way of blessing others.

Living My Mission Under Social Distancing

Dealing with the Anger Inside

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:25 · Anger

Phil Ware and Demetrius Collins invite us to worship God and celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit as we are transformed to be more like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We are ToGather: People from around the world, gathered virtually, to honor God as we are reshaped by his Spirit to do the work of Jesus in our broken world.

Living My MUSD #5: Shared Prayer through Interceding Personally

by Phil Ware · Acts 12:1-16

Phil Ware opens the New Testament and reminds of a great way to live out our mission while under social distancing, prayer because prayer has always been a virtual way of blessing others.

Even when confined to our houses and limited in our travels and frustrated with social distancing, we still have the incredible ability to pray for others.

Until Christ Is Formed in You

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Galatians 4:19 · Transformation

Phil Ware and Demetrius Collins invite us to worship God and celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit as we are transformed to be more like our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We are gathered to honor and praise God and to be reshaped by his Spirit so we can do the work of Jesus in the world.

Touchable Hope

by Phil Ware · Luke 24 · Lord's Supper

Phil Ware begins the new section with a reflection on the Lord's Supper and what it can mean for us.

What the resurrected Jesus gave to his shocked disciples who disbelieved for joy was tangible proof he had risen from the dead!

Living My MUSD #1

by Phil Ware · Matthew 22:36-42 · Mission

Phil Ware describes what it means to 'live MUSD' and how important that we find ways to minister to our neighbors and one another in God's family.

We are called to live on Mission Under Social Distancing, not hide, hibernate, or withdraw from faith, ministry, and active compassion.

Seed, Towel, Promise, and Torchlight: The Towel

by Phil Ware · John 13:1-4

Phil Ware continues his series on Seed, Towel, Promise, and Torchlight focusing on common elements in our world, our lives, that Jesus used to join our hearts to his love.

The hands that would soon be nailed to a cross now reached for a towel to serve those that would abandon him while he hung on that cross, alone!

Introducing ToGather

by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20 · Worship

This is an introduction and explanation of the purpose of ToGather!

We covet your prayers, comments, and suggestions as we begin what we hope will be a blessing to Jesus' people.

The Expertise and Artistry of God's Grace

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:8-10

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that not only is God's grace available in his love and mercy, it is also beautiful in the artistic style he brings us this beauty!

Grace is the mercy and love of God freely shared with us. Grace is also the style, the way in which God shares this mercy and love

Affirming Their Best and Not Giving Up in Their Stumbles

by Phil Ware · Luke 22 · Failure

Phil Ware reminds us that Jesus affirmed Peter's value and his return to useful service BEFORE Peter's stumbling denials by the fire.

I can't help but believe that every time Peter heard a rooster crow, he also remembered the Lord's words of affirmation and assurance.

His Peace

by Tom Norvell · John 16:33

Tom Norvell reminds us this Lord’s Day that Jesus came to give us peace and that peace is meant to be a blessing in the middle of the chaos and uncertainty we face in our world.

There have been many times in my life that I believed I would only find peace when...

Even Though They Are Small?

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 4:16 · Thanksgiving

Phil Ware reminds us that no matter how difficult our circumstances, because of Jesus we have reason to give thanks!

If we are not careful, the challenges of the moment can wilt the joy right out of our Thanksgiving.

Teach Us to Pray 11: Released Captives

by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-15

Phil Ware with Grady King give us insight on Jesus' example and command to forgive others as we pray for our own forgiveness.

My own lack of forgiveness toward others can shut off the flow of God's forgiveness to me.

Little Miracles

by Dennis Downing · Psalm 77

Dennis Downing writes about Church on the Streets and a special morning worship service when the minister receives the ministry of the people he came to serve.

How a bunch of poor, but precious homeless people minister to their minister in Brazil.

A Time for Giving Thanks!

by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Phil Ware reminds us to give thanks for all of our blessings!

On this day when many pause with their families to give thanks to God, let’s remember what the LORD God has done to bless us!

A Day of Thanksgiving!

by Skye Noe · Psalm 100 · Blessed · Bible · Thanksgiving

How is it that all the Thanksgiving Day’s of my past had come and I had forgotten to actually give thanks? Then I realized just how long of a list I was going to have!

In hard times or times of blessing, we are never without thankfulness

Scales on Our Eyes?

by Phil Ware · Romans 16 · Women

Phil Ware concludes his 14 part series on how God values women and their importance in the life of His people.

We're like the apostle Paul right before he was baptized: we can't see!

Made to Be Complements

by Phil Ware · Genesis 1:26-31 · Women

Phil Ware continues his series on how God values women as seen in Scripture, this is part 2.

In the Lord, we are called to complement, complete, and bless each other so that each can be what she or he is created by God and re-created in Jesus to become!

You Break It; You Buy It?

by Phil Ware · Isaiah 53:5

Phil Ware reminds us that God broke one of the most held rules of merchandising, you break it; you buy it, and in Jesus turned this principle upside down.

You mean, this actually applies to my kid, too?

Surely!

by Phil Ware · Mark 15:37-47 · Jesus

Phil Ware looks at the Centurions in the New Testament and reminds us that they often believed in Jesus.

A hardened elite soldier in Rome's army comes face-to-face with the Son of God.

Simple Obedience

by Max Lucado · Exodus 20:6

Max Lucado reminds us of the need and the blessing of obedience.

Heeding God’s Word Is Fighting God’s War.

Indescribable

by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity

Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year.

Forever Friends!

by Phil Ware · John 15:15

Phil Ware reminds us that in Jesus, we are friends, and our friendships reach around the world, across cultures, and unite us in one family.

As followers of Jesus, we are blessed to have forever friends from all over the world!

Be a Blessing

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 6:38 · Giving · Earthquake

Phillip Morrison reminds us that giving of ourselves and our funds brings untold blessings to both the receiver and the giver!

When we open our hearts and lives to him, God fills them with wondrous, eternal treasures.

Here's Where to Help!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion · Hurricane Harvey

Phil Ware shares a way to donate to help people in need from Hurricane Harvey.

You can help by donating to folks on the ground who have pledged to handle your gifts honorably.

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