Articles Tagged 'Blind'

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.

It All Hinges on This

Phil Ware helps us to better understand both Mark's message about where true life is found and also his outline and organization of his gospel around the hinges to the story provided by the stories of two blind men that Jesus heals.

How can we know if our lives make a difference and truly matter?

What Is Our Blindspot?

Jordan Reese shares a poignant piece of writing by her dad as she thinks through our blindspots and calls us to seek first Jesus' Kingdom and that righteousness, not our own biases.

Since it's a blind spot, no matter how hard you try you can't see what you should be seeing.

Truly See the Coming King

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that many were blind to Jesus as the Messiah because he refused to be the kind of Messiah they expected; he was the upside down Messiah.

See the King headed to a cross, the foal of a donkey, and a formerly blind man who followed along the way.

It All Hinges on This

Phil Ware helps us to better understand both Mark's message about where true life is found and also his outline and organization of his gospel around the hinges to the story provided by the stories of two blind men that Jesus heals.

How can we know if our lives make a difference and truly matter?

Truly See the Coming King

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that many were blind to Jesus as the Messiah because he refused to be the kind of Messiah they expected; he was the upside down Messiah.

A King headed to a cross, the foal of a donkey, and a formerly blind man who followed along the way.

Can Jesus Survive Religion's Failures?

Jesus and the gospel message about Jesus continues to be more resilient than the failures, foibles, and fractures among his people.

How has Jesus survived the messes his followers have made over the centuries?

His Hands Will Touch You, Too!

Max Lucado writes about the man born blind in John 9 and reminds us that even though no one else notices us as a person, Jesus does.

When you see this man, who do you see?

Finding True Center

Phil Ware concludes his series on Inviting Jesus back to church with this message on Jesus being our center.

All anyone wants to talk about is Jesus!

Pool of Mercy

Cathy Messecar draws us into the story of the man born blind that was healed by Jesus in John 9 and reminds us that we are here to continue Jesus' ministry of healing and mercy.

Have you offered sight to the blind?

Now the Olympic Games

Rubel Shelly writes to put things in perspective with our world.

So which is it really with our world?

Jesus' Hand Will Touch You Too

From Max Lucado's "Next Door Savior" comes a story about Jesus touching our face and shoulder and our falling down to worship him.

Does no one see you, either?

Only a Moment Away from a Miracle?

Rick Brown reminds us how easily we can become blind to the great opportunities for Jesus to do mighty things when we face challenges too big for us.

What happens when we invite Jesus into our messes and offer him what we have?

Eyes Opened!

Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus called UNPREDICTABLE and focuses on seeing people as Jesus sees them.

Will we choose to see people as Jesus does?

Who Thanks God for This?

Bill Sherrill talks about Fanny J. Crosby, the great Christian song writer, and her ability to see acutely even though she was blind.

How can you see so clearly when your eyes have no sight?

Displaying the Work of God

Even when disaster strikes, our God is in control.

Whose sin was being punished?

Who Will You Follow?

Don't follow a blind guide dog!

What sets the direction to your life?

Chaotic Light

This is the story of the blind man in John 9.

What's it like to be on the inside, not being able to look out?

Blind or Forgetful?

Some are blind, but worse are those of us who see and don't give thanks for our blessings!

Which one is worse of the two?

Seeing Face to Face

One of these days our blindness will be taken away and we will see everything and everyone as they truly are!

I wonder what He will look like?