Articles Tagged 'John'

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.

Connecting with Jesus Personally

Phil Ware continues his series on The Andrew Effect focused on connecting others with Jesus as our life's mission.

Can I really know Jesus?

Which Way Will I Run?

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!

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?

Connecting with Jesus Personally

Phil Ware continues his series on The Andrew Effect focused on connecting others with Jesus as our life's mission.

Can I really know Jesus?

The Way of Jesus #7: Which Way Will I Run?

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, and how his love defined the way of Jesus through the cross to

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?

We are Witnesses!

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us that our faith is rock solid and built on the foundation of eyewitnesses and the indwelling Holy Spirit.

We believe in God the Father, the resurrection of Jesus the Son, and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. We choose to let nothing move us from our faith!

Finding 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?

Which Way Will I Run?

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!

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?

The Joy of the Groom's Friends

ToGather.church worship segment for March 29, 2020, focused on John the Baptizer finding his purpose in preparing other people's hearts for Jesus.

We can offer no greater service than to love people and prepare their hearts to receive Jesus!

Which Way Will I Run?

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!

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?

Jesus Smiled

Phil Ware reminds us of John Mark's failure when he deserted the mission field and the mission team and describes how God used this mess and the grace, mercy, and love of godly men to bring great good out of potential disaster.

Our God is the God of surprising opportunities, fresh hope, and new life.

Finding 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?

Looking Beyond the Fireworks

Phil Ware reminds us not to miss the truth about Jesus by getting too caught up in the heavenly fireworks of the Transfiguration.

Peter thought it was good to be in that moment in time, but he had no idea the greatness of Jesus that he was missing!

Preparing Hearts for Jesus

Phil Ware shares insight on the beginning of Mark's gospel and how salvation is preceded by service, serving comes before saving, and the gospel always begins with a servant.

The sequence of grace — serving before saving!

Connecting with Jesus Personally

Phil Ware continues his series on The Andrew Effect and about connecting others with Jesus as our life's mission.

Can I really know Jesus personally?

His Hands Will Touch You, Too!

Max Lucado writes about the man born blind in John 9 and reminds us that even though no one else notices us as a person, Jesus does.

When you see this man, who do you see?

A Call from God

God's calls today may be different in the way He sends them, but I believe there is still: illumination of understanding, hearing God's voice through scripture and thoughts, a physical reaction of doing what he says do or stop doing things you know are ev

Has God called you?

Finding Jesus: Be Born in Me!

Phil Ware writes a two part series on Finding Jesus at Christmas and this one focuses on spending time with Jesus in the Gospels.

Can I really know Jesus as someone who is real in my life?

A Little Each Day

Rubel Shelly uses John Wooden as an example and a great quote on the need to focus on doing today what we can do and make the little changes each day that get us closer to our goal.

How do we accomplish great things and find ourselves attaining greatness?

One of Us

Phillip Morrison writes to remind us that the Ferguson tragedy is not new, but a repeated wound or scar, and we need trusted friends to help address the issue, and the same is true with our lives and Jesus our friend.

Sometimes what we need most is a friend!

When You Lead

Rubel Shelly reminds us of the real definition of a leader as someone who serves others because leadership is always for the sake of others.

Serving to bless is also the foundation on which we lead.

Easter Clothes

Rick Brown reminds us what is important about the clothes we wear on Easter and that Jesus appeared to Mary as a gardener.

What kind of clothes did Jesus wear that first Easter Sunday.

A Major Comeback?

Phil Ware takes a weird note in his inbox and uses Johnny Cash and his comebacks to remind us that Jesus gives us the ultimate comeback, he forgives, purifies, and heals.

How can this happen?

Asking and Honoring

Stacy Voss reminds us that John the Baptist asked a deep and important question of Jesus and Jesus answered with not only truth, but also words of honor and affirmation.

How could he know for sure?

Counting Down or Ratcheting Up?

Phil Ware gives us three key principles to follow as we approach the New Year, ask the Lord what he wants us to do, learn to rest, and get to know Jesus better.

Learning to live in tune with God!

Gifts and Mission

Tim Woodroof continues the series on a church finding or calling a new preaching minister or senior pastor, especially during interim ministry, and the key point is that a church needs to know who it is and what God has called them to do before they try t

How do our spiritual gifts help us determine our mission?