Articles Tagged 'Divine'

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.

Unlikely Heroes Who Sacrifice

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Philippians 2:1-11

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of that inner part of us that still bears the stamp of God's divine nature, the part that is touched by stories of self-sacrifice.

Their flesh yearned for a mighty conqueror who would slay their enemies. Jesus made it clear that he would not be that kind of hero!

God's Character Shapes His People

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Exodus 20 · 10 Commandments

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the importance of the 10 Commandments and the two divine principles of God and Jesus and call us to live them in our daily lives.

God alone had earned the right to speak truth into their lives, compassion into their hearts, and righteousness into their behaviors.

Unlikely Heroes

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Philippians 2:5-11 · Hero

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of that inner part of us that still bears the stamp of God's divine nature, the part that is touched by stories of self-sacrifice.

Their flesh yearned for a mighty conqueror who would slay their enemies. Jesus made it clear to Peter that he was not that kind of hero!

Teach Us to Pray 05: Holy Presence

by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-13 · Holiness

Phil Ware and Andy Johnson remind us how important reverencing God is when we pray.

We cry out together, as Jesus' followers and family, for God's holiness to make itself known in undeniable ways in our fallen world.

God's Character Shapes His People

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Exodus 20 · 10 Commandments

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the importance of the 10 Commandments and the two divine principles of God and Jesus and call us to live them in our daily lives.

God alone had earned the right to speak truth into their lives, compassion into their hearts, and righteousness into their behaviors.

The Image of God

by Jackie Halstead, Ph.D. · Genesis 1:26-31 · Kindness · Compassion · Image of God

Jackie Halstead reminds us to view people as Jesus did; unique and valuable because each is made in the image of God.

What a beautiful example of the movement from invisibility to humanity! It is so easy to allow the world to slip by as I attend to my very important tasks.

Restoring the Creator's Intent

by Phil Ware · Acts 2:3-47 · Ruts · Role of Women

Phil Ware continues his series on the value of woman in the eyes of God and how we incorporate that value into our belief system, roles, and treatment of women in our church culutures.

Hope beyond our world's brokenness!

Superman and Jesus?

by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 1:23 · Jesus

Rubel Shelly comments and describes the difference between Superman and Jesus.

Is there a link between our desire for Superman and our need for Jesus?

How to Think of God

by Rubel Shelly · Luke 18:16 · Accountability

Rubel Shelly's night with a little girl in a restaurant reminds him of who God actually is.

Do you see God in the face and actions of a young child?

A Selfish Christian?

by Mike Barres · Philippians 2:5-9 · Self Esteem · Selfish

Mike Barres reminds us that God wants to bless us and he also wants to conform us to Jesus: so let's not use our Christianity for selfish motives.

Isn't this an oxymoron?

Change of Plans

by Phil Ware · Philippians 2:13 · Providence

Phil reminds us that a change in our plans may not be for the worst, in fact it may be one of God's little reminders that we need to be aware of his work in our lives.

What do you do when you have to make a change in your plans?

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