Articles Tagged 'Go' (Page 13)

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.

This Kind of Faith!

by Phil Ware · Romans 4:14-17 · Faith

Phil Ware reminds us that faith as understood in the New Testament was much more robust than what we often call faith today.

We've allowed our modern definition of faith to be drained of depth and turned into a shallow kiddie wading pool of little more than mental assent.

A Pat on the Back

by Max Lucado · 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 · Affirm

Max Lucado reminds us to give risk-takers, God-seekers, and hard-workers a pat on the back.

When we see one of these risk-takers and God-seekers, they deserve a Pat on the Back!

How Do I View People?

by Phil Ware · John 9 · Comparison

Phil Ware reminds us how Jesus viewed people and challenged us by his example to view each person as someone in whom the works of God need to be done.

Jesus challenges us to examine the everyday processes that we use to strip away the humanity of those around us and dismiss their value to us.

The Holy Family, Incarcerated!

by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2 · Refugees

Patrick Odum challenges us to think critically and lovingly in light of our new-found awareness of baby Jesus' status as a refugee from violence.

Christ Church takes the story of the flight to Egypt and uses it to make us think about what the “old, old story” of Jesus tells us about this very contemporary issue.

I Won't Let You Go!

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:17-18 · Assurance

Phil Ware reminds us of the great truth of Jesus' steadfastness and faithfulness, he won't let us go.

What is this peace? What is this overcoming Jesus talks about?

The Perfect Storm

by Max Lucado · Mark 4:35-39

Max Lucado reminds us about finding ourselves about being in a perfect storm and receiving God's perfect peace.

You don’t need to be a fisherman to experience a perfect storm.

Why Forget Verse 17?

by Phil Ware · John 3:16-17 · Sermon · Sent

Phil Ware asks us to think about a simple, but important question: why is it that we love to quote John 3:16 but leave out John 3:17?

For many people, verse 16 is the most beloved verse of the Bible. Why not also verse 17?

I'm Not Called to That?

by · 1 Peter 4:10-11 · Motherhood

Jordan Harrell reminds us that there are some things we are all called to do because that is what Jesus wants from us.

Called. Sometimes, I think we use that word as an excuse to not do scary things.

Surely!

by Phil Ware · Mark 15:37-47 · Jesus

Phil Ware looks at the Centurions in the New Testament and reminds us that they often believed in Jesus.

A hardened elite soldier in Rome's army comes face-to-face with the Son of God.

Creation Speaks

by Jackie Halstead, Ph.D. · Psalm 148 · Creation

Jackie Halstead reminds us to listen for God's voice in creation.

If we are willing, and if we allow ourselves the space to listen, God’s voice surrounds us.

This Collision of Grace

by Phil Ware · Luke 2:9-12 · Incarnation

Phil Ware reminds us of the discontinuity, the absolute collision, of the grime of our world and the glory of God in the birth of Jesus.

Greatness and grace reveal themelves in a world so real we can smell the manure and hear the breathing sounds of the Son of God.

Why I'm not Teaching My Three-Year-Old to Read

by · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Children

Jordan Harrell shares wise words for moms on this Mother's Day reminding us what we should most value in our children.

I remember being alarmed at her early disinterest in learning... or at least what we think of as learning.

I'm Gorgeous Inside!

by Phil Ware · Psalm 51 · Heart

Phil Ware challenges us to pursue the faithful love, righteous character, and gracious compassion of God from our hearts.

Would it really be nice if we could really see what was on the inside of people — their hearts?

Upside-Down Kingdom

by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:3-16 · Kingdom

Phil Ware shares Jesus' teaching that is upside-down to the world around us in terms of status, wealth, power, position, achievement, and importance.

Our groups and our churches must be the arenas where Jesus' upside-down kingdom comes to life.

God's Favorite Name

by Max Lucado · Romans 8:14-19 · Abba Father

Max Lucado reminds us of who God is to us and that this great and almighty God has invited us to call him our "Abba" Father!

You used to be normal, ho-hum, and average. No longer. You are not who you used to be!

Adopted into the Family

by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1-3 · Adoption

Phil Ware shares a powerful story about his foster grandson and how that helps us understand what it means to be adopted into God's family.

We come with bad habits, wounds, and all sorts of unfortunate baggage. It takes awhile for us to unlearn them!

I Will Cling to the Old Rugged Cross

by Phillip Morrison · John 19 · Homebound · Holy Week

Phillip Morrison reminds us where the journey of Holy Week ends and our new life in Christ begins, the cross and the empty tomb.

Like him, and because of him, we live and die to live again.

Always!

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:5-6 · Experience

Phil Ware reminds us of the Lord's nearness, four ways we can experience that nearness, but most importantly, he reminds us to seek the Lord's presence in our lives, always.

How can we deepen, strengthen, and become more aware of our Lord's constant and loving presence?

Be Mindful of the Words You Hear

by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:8-9 · Listening

Tom Norvell reminds us that we don't have to hear the messages and noise around us, we can follow Jesus' example and withdraw from the situation.

You don't have to listen to the noise around you!

Life Happens!

by Brian McCutchen · Psalm 73 · Assurance

Brian McCutchen uses the journey of Asaph in Psalm 73 to remind us that life happens to everyone, but God is with those who love him.

No one is exempt from life’s challenges.

Trust God to Lead

by Max Lucado · Matthew 6:34

Max Lucado reminds us to trust God to lead us into the future and not worry about what is ahead.

Why do we worry about what lies ahead when we know the One Who is already there?

Our Father Is Not Silent!

by Phil Ware · Ephesians 1:17 · Abba Father

Phil Ware continues his series on finding God's vision for our lives and living on mission for God.

Does God still speak and make his presence known in our lives or is he silent, leaving us to decipher our own way through our troubled world?

Finding Jesus!

by Phil Ware · Revelation 3:20 · Jesus

Phil Ware shares a message he has shared privately many times about how to experience Jesus, how for Jesus to be real in our lives, each day.

How do we get started on rebuilding our relationship with Jesus, a relationship He yearns to have with us?

Jesus or Religion?

by Phil Ware · Matthew 2:1-23 · Jesus · Christmas

Phil Ware reminds us that in the familiar story of the wise men is a challenging and life-changing question we must all answer with our choices and with our lives.

Am I more like the wise men who passionately sought to find Jesus or the religious leaders who chose their traditions, positions, and power over Jesus?

Jesus, Be Born in Me

by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:28-35 · Jesus · Christmas · Mary, Jesus' Mother

Phil Ware reminds us of the gritty reality of Jesus' birth and Mary choosing to accept the challenge of being Jesus' mother and reminds us of our need to commit to have Jesus born in our lives.

Like Mary, we don't know fully what we are committing to do, but we know that our ultimate destination is Jesus.

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