Articles Tagged 'Leper'

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Finding Jesus' Heart for Ministry: Raised

by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:3

In the healing of a man with leprosy, we see the touch of Jesus and new life promised to us through the Spirit's resurrection power.

Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus touching a man with leprosy and focuses on how Jesus' touch and word of command made clean and redeemed this man who was left alone to die, abandoned by everyone and everything in his world, revealing Jesus' heart f

Warts and All

by Philip Gulley · Luke 17:10 · Kindness

When I recall how Mr. Ellis brought me back into the human fold, I remember that Jesus once took ten lepers in hand and did the same.

Philip Gulley uses his homespun charm to pay tribute to a hero, tell a self-effacing story about childhood warts and crushes, and weaves it together to remind us of God's love and how we should love others.

Izuba Talibbili

by Roy & Kathi Merritt · Mark 1:40 · Compassion

Botiyasi just stood there a moment, speechless. He choked, then cleared his throat. Kneeling beside his friend, he spoke the request the old man coveted.

Roy and Kathi Merritt share a beautiful story of love and conversion from Zambia and a servant of God named Botiyasi.

Jesus' Loose Lug Nuts and His RagTag Band

by Phil Ware · Mark 2:13

Could it be that we are more afraid of being contaminated by the world than motivated by Jesus to be salt and light?

Phil Ware reminds us that we want to not only share in the Lord's Supper, but we also want our table to be like Levi's table of grace and friendship.

More Mess than Ministry?

by Phil Ware · Acts 5:39 · Obedience

When we choose our way, when we think we must be true to what we feel rather than what Jesus said, we find ourselves opposing the work of Christ.

Phil Ware reminds us that authentic ministry involves listening for the will of God in time in God's presence, genuine compassionate and personal care for those who are broken, and obedience to Jesus as our Lord.

Loose Lug Nuts and the RagTag Band

by Phil Ware · Mark 2:13 · Grace · Fellowship · Communion

Will we make the Lord's Table like Levi's table?

Phil Ware reminds us that we want to not only share in the Lord's Supper, but we also want our table to be like Levi's table of grace and friendship.

Raised

by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:3 · Jesus · Easter · Resurrection

In the healing of a man with leprosy, we see the touch of Jesus and new life promised to us through the Spirit's resurrection power.

Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus touching a man with leprosy and focuses on how Jesus' touch and word of command make clean and redeem this man who was left alone to die, abandoned by everyone and everything in his world.

Life Among the Outcasts

by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:40 · Compassion

Where does your church meet?

Rubel Shelly talks about a book he read recently, "Sanctuary of Outcasts", and challenges us to make the church such a place.

What Jesus Said Is a Life-Changer: The Sozo Habit

by Ann Voskamp · Luke 17:15 · Thanksgiving

One perspective change, one life change, and salvation can flood in!

Ann Voskamp shares the flash of insight that changed everything and began the journey of a 1000 God gifts and eucharisteo and thanksgiving.

Willing!

by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 8:1

If you are willing and able, Jesus can make you clean?

Patrick Odum reminds us that Jesus majors is making the unclean clean and taking the outcast and bringing them back home into community.

Just One: One Note

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:32 · Achievement

How can help when I overwhelmed with the need?

Phil Ware introduces many of us to the principle of doing for one what you wish you could do for everyone and how it helps us know whom to help with so many needs around us!

The Sudden Kingdom

by Cary Branscum · Luke 17:11 · Jesus · Grace · Thanksgiving

Have you ventured beyond the grace you've received?

Jesus brings us gracious gifts, but if we receive the gift without thanking and praising Him, we miss out on the Sudden Kingdom.

Finding Jesus' Heart for Ministry: Raised ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202203/20220303_raised.html
Warts and All ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202108/20210818_wartsandall.html
Izuba Talibbili ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202108/20210817_Izubatalibbili.html
Jesus' Loose Lug Nuts and His RagTag Band ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/202006/20200603_ragtagband.html
More Mess than Ministry? ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201706/20170627_moreamess.html
Loose Lug Nuts and the RagTag Band ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201605/20160517_looselugnuts.html
Raised ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201603/20160327_raised.html
Life Among the Outcasts ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201402/20140223_outcasts.html
What Jesus Said Is a Life-Changer: The Sozo Habit ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201401/20140117_sozo.html
Willing! ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201308/20130808_willing.html
Just One: One Note ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/201109/20110903_onenote.html
The Sudden Kingdom ||| https://www.heartlight.org/articles/200402/20040208_suddenkingdom.html

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