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Treasuring God's Mystery in Our Hearts

by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:27 · Incarnation

The mystery, the wonder, the bewilderment, the delight, the fear, and the struggle as a new mom to God's Son were secreted in this hiding place of Mary's heart.

Phil Ware reminds us that Mary treasured all the things about Jesus' birth in her heart and we can find our treasure with Jesus as he comes to us in the manger at Advent.

More than Just God's Whisper

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Hebrews 1:1 · Advent

How could God help us understand his faithful love for us, yet demonstrate his desire for us to live in our world with his righteous character and gracious compassion?

James Nored and Phil Ware share the meaning of Jesus' incarnation in word and video using a simple but powerful allegory.

He Came to a World We Know

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:1 · Incarnation

Jesus entered a world we recognize as our own. He did it to redeem us from the messes we have brought on ourselves.

Phil Ware reminds us that the grit and gore that surrounds Jesus' birth is there to help us know that he came to a world like our own to redeem it.

Peace: Until We Find Our Dream

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Revelation 11:15

What an incredible story. It's a story of transformation from an atheist to a Christian missionary in primitive Papua, New Guinea!

James Nored and Phil Ware share in video and words the wonder of Jesus’ birth and how it changed the world with the Sound of Music.

Come Home Quickly, Hallelujah

by Phil Ware · John 14:1 · Waiting

I know my heavenly Father is looking forward to having me home to enjoy the celebration with him and his other children.

Phil Ware shares an article about his son coming home from college and how it reminds him of the Father in heaven waiting for us to return home to him.

Finding Our Path to God

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 John 2:1 · Jesus

The Bible and the early church were both exclusive and inclusive about salvation and fellowship.

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of both the exclusive claim of Jesus as the only way to God and the inclusive fellowship of welcoming all people who truly believed in Jesus.

Advent: Drawing Near to Jesus in December

by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 3:15 · Advent

God came to earth as Jesus of Nazareth. God chose to come to us as one of us.

Phil Ware shares the Heartlight.org team's reading plan for December to help prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus.

Even Though They Are Small?

by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:16 · Thanksgiving

If we are not careful, the challenges of the moment can wilt the joy right out of our Thanksgiving.

Phil Ware reminds us that no matter how difficult our circumstances, because of Jesus we have reason to give thanks!

Unlikely Heroes

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · Hero

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!

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.

Teach Us to Pray 13: Ending Praise

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 10:31

For many, the added ending is not a good thing, and it is certainly NOT a 'Jesus thing'!

Phil Ware with Doug Peters help us finish our study of The Lord's Prayer and focus on how it points us to the 'coolest" Father of all.

Purpose that Brings Meaning to Life

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 4:6

As human beings, we can survive almost any 'how' if we have a 'why'!

James Nored and Phil Ware share God's message for us about purpose and meaning through words and video.

To the Ends of the Earth

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Acts 1:4 · Mission

God uses the most amazing connections and people to fulfill his promises to bless all people!

James Nored and Phil Ware share Jesus' plan to reach all peoples, like the Ethiopian Nobleman and the people in the farthest reaches of the earth, with the goodness of grace.

God’s Mission Through Jesus’ People

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Acts 1:8 · Great Commission

Can you think of a more noble vision or a more compelling mission for us, the Lord’s people, than to be Jesus’ bodily presence to our fractured and fragmented world

James Nored and Phil Ware challenge us through words and video to embrace God's mission for us as the bodily presence of Jesus in the world.

Teach Us to Pray 11: Released Captives

by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:30

My own lack of forgiveness toward others can shut off the flow of God's forgiveness to me.

Phil Ware with Grady King give us insight on Jesus' example and command to forgive others as we pray for our own forgiveness.

Teach Us to Pray 10: Needing Grace

by Phil Ware · 1 John 1:7

Jesus provided us the few simple words we need to return us to that place of righteousness in the eyes of our Father: “Forgive us our debts.”

Phil Ware, with Chad Higgins, reminds us of the power of the simple words 'Forgive us our debts' and give us a daily practice to emphasize the power of these words.

Sharing Life with Christ

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1 · Life

Jesus is not only our Savior and Lord, but he is also the model on whom we are to build our lives!

James Nored and Phil Ware share in video and word how we can share in the life of Jesus in our lives today.

Teach Us to Pray 09: Recalibrating Need

by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 6:10 · Negative · Need, Bread

Our prayers often treat God as if he is the free Amazon delivery service for our every whim and want.

Phil Ware with Andy Johnson remind us that our prayer is for the bread we need today, not the extravagance we want for ourselves.

Life to Our Mortal Bodies!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 6:10 · Holy Spirit

Jesus wasn’t just raised from the dead; he is also now alive in us through the Holy Spirit!

James Nored and Phil Ware emphasize the importance of the Holy Spirit in our resurrection from the dead.

Teach Us to Pray 08: Redemption Partners

by Phil Ware · Matthew 12:28 · Earth

The earth is sick. Our world is sicker. We are to bridge the gap until Jesus' return!

Phil Ware along with Doug Peters help us hear the Lord's Prayer for the kingdom to dawn on earth so that the will of God can be seen on earth as it is in heaven.

Which Way Will I Run?

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 20:1 · Resurrection

Will I run in faith to follow the Jesus of the empty tomb even if it means I have to follow him to a cross of my own?

James Nored and Phil Ware share in video, words, and images some of the many reasons Christians have to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead and is Lord, Christ, Jesus, and Son of God!

Teach Us to Pray 07: Willing Life

by Phil Ware · 2 Peter 3:9

God's yearning to bring life runs thematically from the beginning of our Bibles in Genesis, to its conclusion in Revelation.

Phil Ware and Grady King bring us teaching and practical prayer strategies on praying for God's will to be done.

Buried?

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1 · Build · Buried

Jesus died. He was buried. He was raised from the dead. Each one of those facts reminds us that Jesus was not some antiseptic hero from a distance.

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Jesus died and was buried and that his burial has special significance for us.

Teach Us to Pray 06: Kingdom Come

by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:10 · Kingdom

While we see glimpses of our universe's awe-inspiring beauty, variety, and magnificence, we also are witnesses of its brokenness.

Phil Ware with Chad Higgins help us understand and commit to praying for God's Kingdom to come.

We All Need Jesus!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Colossians 1:18

Because we could not be

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that we all needed Jesus' redemptive death on the cross so we could find new life in the grace of God.

Teach Us to Pray 05: Holy Presence

by Phil Ware · Exodus 20:7 · Holiness

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

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

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