Articles Tagged 'Blood' (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.

A Forgotten, but Necessary, Grace of Jesus

Phil Ware shares a passion on his heart about the way we have privatized and personalize conversion and salvation that eliminates the necessary grace of Jesus' community, family, and spiritual community.

Should we be surprised that so many call themselves Christians but never live for Jesus?

Real People, Real Family

Phil Ware continues his series from Matthew on God's presence in Jesus and this week talks about church as family, not community.

So how do we get real about the church?

The Light of Grace

Phil Ware shares the sweet prayer request from one of the translators in a predominantly Muslim nation wracked with violence and bloodshed: "Please pray for the terrorists that they know Jesus Christ like Saul who became Paul :)"

A simple reminder of grace from one in a difficult place.

Why Faith Is an Answer to Prayer and Prayer Is an Answer to Faith

Ann Voskamp reminds us that faith and prayer are a two street and the both are intertwined with each other and when this happens, grace, joy, and healing flow into Shalom, peace, wholeness and fullness of life.

How is faith an answer to prayer?

What is Core: Communion

Phil Ware talks about what is core to our faith and then ties it to everyday meals as well as our celebration of the Lord's Supper.

When we gather in Jesus' name, something transcendent happens: He is there with us!

I AM: God's Handwritten Message from Heaven - Bread

Phil Ware continues his series on the I AM statements in the Gospel of John focusing on Jesus being the bread of life.

Just how hungry are you?

I Have Seen the Price of Freedom

Remembering the blood shed for our freedom, we must remember Jesus Christ.

How have I seen the price of freedom?

Forever Stamps?

Somethings have been bought forever, maybe not stamps, but we have been bought by the blood of CHrist.

Does anything really last forever?

You Could Wish It Were So

A surgeon who gives blood to his patient is a reminder of all those who have invested in us to make us what we are.

Are you willing to invest in others to lead them to a better place?

True Love is Blind

God is blind to our sin because the blood of Jesus continually purifies us when we are walking in the light.

How can God be blind to our sin?