Articles Tagged 'Give' (Page 10)

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.

No Honor Among Friends....

"Only in his home town, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor." Mark 6:4

In his own house a prophet is without honor.

East from West

Warren Baldwin shares insights into Psalm 103 and the grace of God that delivers us from sin and guilt and shame.

How far can our sin be gone?

The Golden Rule

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” (Mathew 7:12). This phrase of Jesus spoken during the Sermon on the Mount is referred to as the Golden Rule. I am curious how the world would

What if the Golden Rule was enforced?

Changing the Past

God gives us the chance to change the things we've done in the past, or at least make it as if we hadn't made the mistakes we did.

What would you change about your past?

Remember Grace

I wish I was better at documenting my life. As much as I like to think my memory is strong and full of detail, there is so much that has slipped away. There are many solutions to this problem; some people are journal writers and have years of memorable

As much as I like to think my memory is strong and full of detail, there is so much that has slipped away.

I Never Make Misakes

Russ Lawson reminds us that we are imperfect, that we make mistakes, and that God forgives those mistakes and makes us perfect in his sight if we will try to live for him.

So how perfect are you?

Come As You Are

This is what constantly amazes me about the efficiency with which God is able to solve our problems. It's not that I have any doubt concerning his power to create solutions; it's just amazing that he completes His plans using us! God is a master at solv

One story that shows God’s desire to empower us is when Jesus took five small loaves of bread and two fish to feed a large crowd.

Avoid Sending SPAM!

I wonder sometimes if God feels the same way about the messages I send. I think about my prayer life and how often I address the message to Him but seem to only talk about me.

Too often my prayers lack joy and gladness.

It IS More Blessed!

Phil Ware describes an experience one of the middle school teachers at his church had while listening to a student talk about receiving presents from a cool church.

Have you really experienced the joy of this truth?

The Person in the Mirror

Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to love ourself, properly care for ourselves and honor God by caring for his temple, if we are going to properly love others.

How are you doing at this important dimension of love?

They're Expecting You

Rubel Shelly talks about persevering simply because we there are somethings that just need to be done.

So really, why go?

Love Beyond the Ledger

Ron Rose reminds us about the true spirit of giving and that it isn't barter love or ledger sheet giving, but generous giving like we have received from God.

Are you willing to give up your ledger sheet and really love?

Children on Thanksgiving

Alan Smith shares with us some children's definitions on how the first Thanksgiving happened and reminds us to have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Bet you've never heard this take on the great date!

A Distressing Secret to Success

Rubel Shelly shares the story of Brett Favre and how he made an incredible comeback and set so many records for the Green Bay Packers.

So really how did he make this comeback?

God's Holy Spirit

No matter what evil spirits are present in this life, we know that God has given us a spirit that is stronger than all others. The message of God to this world is that God’s Holy Spirit is the only spirit worth celebrating, even on Halloween.

The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

The Color of Grace

Alan Smith tries to remind us that our goodness comes from Jesus and not from ourselves.

Which color would you be?

It's Not About Me

We must never be willing to sacrifice the things we believe in to gain popularity, but we must find a way to become all things to all men, so that we may by all means save some.

Become all things to all men...

Clearing a Path

There are so many times in life that the world around me is full of confusing messages. It's hard to know which way to turn and it seems impossible to find my way. The good news is that as a Christian I have someone to clear the path ahead for me.

Who is clearing your path?

The Jesus Vibe: Daily Altar of Grace

Phil Ware takes the two love commands of Jesus, the Greatest Commands, and applies them to all of life for a follower of the Lord.

Can't I just keep a little of my life protected from this?

How to Handle Criticism

Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we have big dreams or want to be used by God significantly, we will have plenty of critics, but don't let them stop you and he gives several different pieces of good advice.

How do you handle it when people come down on you?

Getting Out of Trouble

Paul Faulkner reminds us that temptation is something that gets worse when we give into it, especially lying, and yet God promises to help us find a way out of the mess.

How in the world are you going to get out of this mess?

Unity in Christ

Summertime is a great time of the year! There is nothing I enjoy more than spending a day at the swimming pool, having a cookout in the park, watching my favorite baseball team play late on a warm evening and watching the neighborhood kids play without th

In our relationship with Christ, what unites us all?

Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land

Despite common misconceptions, freedom is not granted by governments, nor won on a battlefield. True freedom comes from God and God alone.

Let's celebrate TRUE freedom

God Never Stops Calling

Tammy Marcelain shares about her return home to God and how it was a walk with Jesus that did it.

Have you heard his voice?

I Was a Snob and It Breaks My Heart

Kimberli Brackett reminds us that it is easy to slip into the role of being prideful and a snob who hurts others because of our silly and stupid pridefulness.

How hard is it to admit that we can be religious snobs?