Articles Tagged 'Dreams'

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.

'...and thankful!'

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11 · Aging

Phil Ware continues his series tied to Thanksgiving called "...and thankful" and this week he is thankful for the longing to move toward Jesus and pursue the things of God.

That passion to pursue Jesus must never die!

Until...

by Melissa Troyer · Philippians 1:6 · Growth

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.

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.

Beginning in Endings: End of Years, Rebirth of Joy!

by Phil Ware · Luke 2:21-38 · Aging

Phil Ware concludes his end of the year series called Beginning in Endings by talking about Anna and Simeon from Luke 2 and what they should teach us about aging and what to expect as we grow older.

How could we have this completely wrong?

Through the Eyes of Jesus

by Phil Ware · Psalm 139 · Vision

Phil Ware begins a series of 13 messages on Vision by talking about his own son and daughter and how he had dreams for them as children.

How differently might we respond to his call if we truly realized that we are far more precious to him than any son or daughter could be to a loving mommy or daddy?

'...and thankful!'

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11 · Aging

Phil Ware continues his series tied to Thanksgiving called "...and thankful" and this week he is thankful for the longing to move toward Jesus and pursue the things of God.

That passion to pursue Jesus must never die!

And God Saw that It Was Good

by Phillip Morrison · Genesis 1:1-27 · Speech · Earth

Phillip Morrison writes about the Apollo 8 moon orbit and the famous earthrise photo taken by the astronauts orbiting the moon in what otherwise would have been a disastrous year for America.

Perspective gained from a view of earth from space.

Exchanging Your Christmas Dream for a Bigger One

by Rick Brown · Galatians 4:19 · Dream

Rick Brown shares an insight from the Westjet Santa Claus video and says we need to ask God for more and greater vision.

Does God really have a bigger dream for you than He gave Joseph and Mary?

God in the boring Stuff?

by Ron Rose · Psalm 139:1-2

Ron Rose asks us to pay attention to our lives and see God at work, even in the moments he does not appear to be present and especially in the moments that appear to be boring.

What are you seeing God at work doing in your life?

In a Dream

by Phil Ware · Acts 2:17 · Christmas

Phil Ware talks about the recurring phrase in Matthew 1 and 2, in a dream, and how God fills the empty spaces left behind by our broken dreams.

What do you do with your shattered dreams?

SpiritFire - The Master's Voice

by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:15-21 · Holy Spirit

Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit focusing on listening to the Spirit's voice and how we hear God and Jesus and the Spirit in our daily life.

Are you listening?

Traveling Mercies: Broken Dreams?

by Phil Ware · Acts 7:25 · Providence

Phil Ware continues a series of messages called Traveling Mercies focusing on Moses and his journey from broken dreams to having those dreams realized in his life.