Articles Tagged 'Change'

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Keeping My Eyes on the Prize

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Transformation

We have to follow the Lord, and Jesus promises to empower our becoming like him through the Holy Spirit.

Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus and transformation and focuses today on our walking with Jesus each day in the gospels and learning his words and talking with him and taking on on his character and compassion as the Spirit transforms us.

What Is Core: Loving

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 13:13

Core to following Jesus is becoming like God in offering love, first.

Phil Ware continues his series on what is core and focuses on love and what it is and how Jesus and God demonstrate it.

Heaven's Window

by Phil Ware · Matthew 16:13 · Christlikeness · Disciple Making · Confess

Doesn't discipleship involve more than just saying the right words?

Phil Ware shares his second post in his four article series on Peter's confession, focusing this time on our tendency to reduce faith to words and not actions and discipleship.

What Happens When You Die — a Post Easter Meditation

by Max Lucado · 1 John 3:2 · Resurrection

He silently slipped out. Exited. Departed. He passed, not away, but on. Yet, on to where?

Max Lucado reminds us that Easter, Jesus' Resurrection Sunday, is not just about Jesus being raised, but our life beyond death!

Imprint

by Paul Faulkner · Romans 5:10 · Influence

How has he left his imprint on you?

Jesus has split time in two and had an even greater impact on our lives and hearts.

In Everything Give Thanks... in EVERYTHING!

by Melissa Troyer · 1 Thessalonians 5:16 · Thankful

And there I began hunting out places of worship through tears of joy in pain.

Melissa Troyer reminds us that giving thanks -- and finding reasons to give thanks -- is a decision we make every day in all circumstances, especially when it is hard to be thankful!

'...and thankful!'

by Phil Ware · Acts 14:27

So we are supposed to give thanks for this?

Phil Ware continues his 4 part series on Thanksgiving and how important it is for churches to leverage change and growth in in their church families.

What Is Core: Loving

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 13:13

Core to following Jesus is becoming like God in offering love, first.

Phil Ware continues his series on what is core and focuses on love and what it is and how Jesus and God demonstrate it.

Until...

by Melissa Troyer · Philippians 1:6 · Growth

I dreamed of traveling the world, getting married, and sailing off into the horizon. And I am, only it's a whole lot nittier and grittier than I imagined.

Melissa Troyer looks at her life, the gray in hair, the wrinkles around her eyes, and reflects that things are not quite what she dreamed, but then, in a way, they are better and God is not through with her yet.

Wake-Up Call

by Russ Lawson · 1 Corinthians 15:34 · Wedding · Awaken

Are we awake or have we chosen to fall asleep?

Russ Lawson talks about events that shocked us and awakened us from our lethargy, but reminds us that we often just sink back into our old habits.

In the Power of the Spirit

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Holy Spirit

We can't help it: we live where we look!

Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit focusing on Jesus and our need for Jesus to be the transforming presence in our lives.

Learning to Dance with the Spirit

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Hell

To become more like Christ, we must allow the Lord to lead us in the dance of grace to the music of the Holy Spirit.

Phil Ware shares article three in his four-part series on being transformed to become like Jesus.

Keeping My Eyes on the Prize

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Transformation

We have to follow the Lord, and Jesus promises to empower our becoming like him through the Holy Spirit.

The Journey with Jesus to Transformation

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Transformation

Why does the character we long to have take so long to develop?

Phil Ware's first in a four article series on Jesus' work of transformation in us, this week, we are called to follow Jesus.

A Breathtaking Mystery

by Melissa Troyer · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Transformation

The more I discover, the vast possibilities ahead yawn even wider before me.

Melissa Troyer reminds us of the breathtaking partnership we have with Christ to remain in the process of transformation.

Made To Be More!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:51 · Parousia

We will exchange our mortal bodies for immortal bodies that are made for eternal glory!

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to glorify God as we remember the encouraging future and forever-change we have in Jesus at his return in glory.

Live Beyond

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:7

I invite you to join me in living beyond the horizon of our children's faith!

Phil Ware writes about leaving a legacy with his children and grandchildren to pass on faith and be passionate disciples of Jesus.

Proof That I Belong

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 John 4:12 · Holy Spirit

The work and presence of the Holy Spirit give us the assurance that God has made us his children.

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to celebrate the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives that ensures we belong to the family of God.

God Withholds No Good Thing!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · James 1:13

Our lesson elaborates on this promise from God. We know that our Father does not withhold sharing his grace and every gift that is for our best good.

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos encouraging us to recognize that God is our Father who does not withhold from us good things, especially the best things in this life and the life to c

What Is Core: Loving

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 13:13

Core to following Jesus is becoming like God in offering love, first.

Phil Ware continues his series on what is core and focuses on love and what it is and how Jesus and God demonstrate it.

To the Least of These, Like Jesus

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Least

Largely, in the days when Jesus came, children were only valued if they were wanted. I wonder what history will say in the future about us?

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that we not only must become like children but as Jesus' followers, we must value children.

Valuing Women of Faith and Courage

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:58

Happy Mother's Day! Today is Mother's Day in many part of the world, so let's celebrate women of faith and courage who have blessed our lives and empowered the work of God in our world.

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.

Waiting in Expectation

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:6 · Prayer · Presence · Quiet Time

We can approach each day with hope and expectation because of God's faithfulness.

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.

Dealing with the Anger Inside

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

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.

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.

Until Christ Is Formed in You

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

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.

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.

Keeping My Eyes on the Prize ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202506/20250626_journey-2.html
What Is Core: Loving ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202406/20240606_core_love.html
Heaven's Window ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202404/20240404_heavenswindow.html
What Happens When You Die — a Post Easter Meditation ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202404/20240402_what_happens.html
Imprint ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202403/20240326_imprint.html
In Everything Give Thanks... in EVERYTHING! ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202311/20231121_in_everything.html
'...and thankful!' ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202311/20231116_andthankful02.html
What Is Core: Loving ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202310/20231005_core_love.html
Until... ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202307/20230711_until.html
Wake-Up Call ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202305/20230523_wakeupcall.html
In the Power of the Spirit ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202305/20230518_livewherelook.html
Learning to Dance with the Spirit ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202108/20210826_journey-3.html
Keeping My Eyes on the Prize ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202108/20210819_journey-2.html
The Journey with Jesus to Transformation ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202108/20210812_journey-1.html
A Breathtaking Mystery ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202108/20210810_breathtaking_mystery.html
Live Beyond ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202104/20210415_livebeyond.html
What Is Core: Loving ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202009/20200909_core_love.html
To the Least of These, Like Jesus ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202007/20200731_totheleast.html

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Articles Tagged 'Change'

We have to follow the Lord, and Jesus promises to empower our becoming like him through the Holy Spirit.

Core to following Jesus is becoming like God in offering love, first.

Doesn't discipleship involve more than just saying the right words?

He silently slipped out. Exited. Departed. He passed, not away, but on. Yet, on to where?

How has he left his imprint on you?

And there I began hunting out places of worship through tears of joy in pain.

So we are supposed to give thanks for this?

Core to following Jesus is becoming like God in offering love, first.

I dreamed of traveling the world, getting married, and sailing off into the horizon. And I am, only it's a whole lot nittier and grittier than I imagined.

Are we awake or have we chosen to fall asleep?

We can't help it: we live where we look!

To become more like Christ, we must allow the Lord to lead us in the dance of grace to the music of the Holy Spirit.

We have to follow the Lord, and Jesus promises to empower our becoming like him through the Holy Spirit.

Why does the character we long to have take so long to develop?

The more I discover, the vast possibilities ahead yawn even wider before me.

We will exchange our mortal bodies for immortal bodies that are made for eternal glory!

I invite you to join me in living beyond the horizon of our children's faith!

The work and presence of the Holy Spirit give us the assurance that God has made us his children.

Our lesson elaborates on this promise from God. We know that our Father does not withhold sharing his grace and every gift that is for our best good.

Core to following Jesus is becoming like God in offering love, first.

Largely, in the days when Jesus came, children were only valued if they were wanted. I wonder what history will say in the future about us?

Happy Mother's Day! Today is Mother's Day in many part of the world, so let's celebrate women of faith and courage who have blessed our lives and empowered the work of God in our world.

We can approach each day with hope and expectation because of God's faithfulness.

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.

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.

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