Articles Tagged 'Blue'

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.

Our Chorus is the Gospel

by Patrick D. Odum · Job 14:1 · Hope

'The verses are the blues, the chorus is the gospel.'

Patrick Odum picks up a line from a Bruce Springsteen interview and helps us understand the need for being real about our struggles but also celebrating our hope in the gospel.

Invitation to the Great House of God

by Max Lucado · John 14:1 · Abba Father · Plans · Home

He's already preparing a place for you, so why not accept his invitation?

Max Lucado invites us to look at the beautiful Lord's Prayer and see it as the blueprint to the Great House of God prepared for us -- not just later, but now -- as his children.

When You're this Close to Giving up Hope

by Ann Voskamp · Romans 5:5

Can you still believe you can fly with broken wings?

Ann Voskamp shares a powerful story about the first Sunday of Advent and butterflies and a friend with a broken heart.

Hardly a Hero

by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:38 · Hero

Come on, we can hold up someone better than this as a hero!

Rubel Shelly takes a high profile piece in the news and reminds all who the real heroes are among us.

Ten Steps to Help You with the Blues

by Lou Seckler · 1 John 1:9 · Depression

Blues got you down?

We all get a little blue or depressed; here are 10 suggestions to help us.

Bent on Self-Destruction

by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 5:14 · Grief · Attitude · Discouragement

What do we do with folks bent on destroying themselves?

Sometimes those who show themselves to be very self-destructive just need someone to help them get some rest and encouragement.

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