Articles Tagged 'Excuse'

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.

Why Leaders Don't Make Excuses

Rubel Shelly reminds us that the heart of leadership is not making excuses and helping others get the credit when things go right.

What, it's my fault?

Excuse Making

Rubel Shelly confronts our tendency to make excuses for our sins, mistakes, and errors and then try to use softer words to make them not seem so bad.

Come on, now, let's just admit to the truth!

The Ultimate Cop-out

A mother's lame explanation for child abuse makes us realize how easy and horrible it is to explain away our own responsibility.

How can you explain this away so nonchalantly?