Articles Tagged 'Complain'

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.

Tired but not Done

Tom Norvell catches himself complaining about the things he tired of in TV, in others, and in himself, and then reminds himself he is accomplishing nothing and needs to be doing good and not growing weary.

I acknowledge that my complaints prevent me from doing the good that God placed me here to do.

Don't Just Do Something

Phil Ware reminds us that the phrase 'don't just stand there do something' is absolutely wrong: we must pray first, then let the Lord lead us to know what to do!

He was oblivious to the truth that our attempts to live for Jesus will succeed only if we have the power of the Holy Spirit released to us through prayer.

Teach Us to Pray Intro: Don't Just Do Something...

Phil Ware begins a series of messages built around the disciples' request to Jesus to teach them to pray with today focusing on our need to pray first.

'I wish I had time just to sit around and pray,' my friend said. He walked away in a huff!

Time to Stop the Whine

Phil Ware shares a redemptive way of looking toward the future and committing to live so generations have faith.

We can expect God to show up if we will invite future generations to experience his power and presence with us!

Caught between Glory and Grumbling

Phil Ware continues his series based on The Story and focuses on Moses' leadership and his position as the go between for God in all his glory and the constantly grumbling Israelites!

How in the world did Moses lead in this mess?

Something to Complain About

Max Lucado reminds us that we can all find something to complain about even in the best of circumstances, but we can focus on the good and see the work God is doing in us!

Why is it so easy to find the negative?

Agony to Maturity

Phil Ware addresses the issue of church leadership, hypocrisy, and consumerism by pointing leaders to Paul's example in Colossians of pointing people to Jesus, praying for their maturity, and trusting in Him to supply the power as Paul worked strenuously

What should we expect of our leaders to help us reach maturity?

Something to Talk About

We can always find something to complain about, but let's be people who compliment and affirm!

What do you talk about most frequently?

Bargains and Hot House Christians

Are we only interested in bargain basement Christianity, or are we willing to pay the price to be productive.

What are you expecting to get for your Christian commitment?

Too Many Rocks?

The heavens declare God's glory, it's just our complaints that get in the way!

Are there too many rocks in your mountains?

Complain or Lament?

What is the difference between complaint and lament?

So what's the big difference?