Articles Tagged 'Less' (Page 11)

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.

The Things You Planned for Us!

Tom Norvell tries to get us to think in terms of what the Lord has planned for us.

What's the plan?

What's Your Purpose?

Tom Norvell reminds us that we were saved from what we were to be what we are: God's people created with purpose to do good works.

Is there something more than being saved from sin?

Less of Me

Teresa Bell Kindred shares some ideas about New Year's resolutions and living for others.

Can I live up to my purpose?

SpiritFire: Life to Our Bones

Phil Ware continues his thoughts on the Holy Spirit and prayer, especially focusing on us interceding and asking God to release the Holy Spirit into the life of those we love, who lead our churches, and who need God's presence.

What can we do to bring revival to the Church and life to the world?

SpiritFire: Ask!

Phil Ware begins a four week challenge that coordinates with the SpiritFire daily devotional challenging us to invite the Holy Spirit into our daily lives.

Why do we not ask for something God longs to give?

That Didn't Hurt!

Larry Davies shares a childhood experience and reminds us that we don't have to fear the unexpected or unexplained; we can pray and avoid a whole lot of sleepless nights.

Why do we dread what we don't know?

Which Holiday Is This?

Rubel Shelly reminds us of the importance of remembering the real meaning of Thanksgiving.

It's easy to get confused this time of year!

Tested and Approved

Laura Baker reminds us that we are tested and approved by God.

What does it lead us to do?

The Ig Nobel Awards

Patrick Odum tells us about the Ig Nobel awards and reminds us that God uses ordinary folks, ignoble folks, to do great things for His glory.

If it's not Nobel, is it ignoble?

All Who Are Weary

Tom Norvell prays for the weary and the heavy burdened and tired, based on Jesus' promise to give us rest.

Is there any place to get some rest?

Playing Second Fiddle?

Russ Lawson describes why it is hard and important to be willing to play second fiddle in the Lord's orchestra.

Why is it so hard to not be the one recognized?

Every Time I Remember You

Tom Norvell reminds us to express our thanks to those who have blessed our lives and give us joy and thanksgiving when we remember them.

Every time?

Why God Permits Pain

Rubel Shelly discusses both the problem and the purpose of pain in the believer's life.

I thought if I followed Jesus, He would take care of me?

Strange Neighbors

Phil Ware talks about weird neighbors and who God has sent us to hear so we can lead them to Christ.

Why would God place us in close proximity to these people?

Have You Heard these Words?

Ron Rose reminds us that a few words and our physical presence can make all the difference in the life of someone else, just like Al Ware made a difference in Ron's life.

Just a few words and our presence can make all the difference in the world!

Worthless Religion?

Tammy Marcelain shares insight on who we welcome and how we welcome them into our midst, and also reflects on what we do to push them away and hurt them with our words and actions.

What can empty our faith of its value?

My Brothers!

Phil Ware shares insight in his LifeWORDS series on the resurrection sayings of Jesus and how Jesus forgave and empowered his failures, his disciples, by this forgiveness.

How could He see so much more in them than they had ever demonstrated?

Go to My Brothers and Tell Them

Phil Ware shares insights into Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene and how he commissioned her to go declare his resurrection to his followers.

Who was the first apostle to the apostles?

Nearby Treasures

Kelly Breece talks about taking her daughter to see her grandmother and how she discovers a homemade book nearby that blesses them all.

Is what you most need to hear or see actually nearby?

I've Got Nothing!

Tom Norvell reminds us to listen to God when we feel like we have nothing to offer, and if we do, we will realize that is enough.

What do you do when you don't feel like you have anything to offer?

I Think I Am ...

Tom Norvell makes a wide open confession, he likes shoes and they help him realize that he is rich!

Is this something you are ready to admit?

Compliment Guys

Patrick Odum shares about the compliment guys and how they bless people and how we can, too.

Now aren't you nice!?

Figuring Out the Future

Rubel Shelly reminds us of what we need to hold onto during these uncertain times as we try to anticipate the future.

So what's going to happen with all this mess?

Putting My Life Where My Mouth Is

Phil Ware challenges us to leave behind intention and move out into the world of action as we seek care for our broken world and overcome the criticism that we are uncaring hypocrites who are not willing to help.

Are we up to our talk?

In Christ

Patrick Odum shares a clear message from God's word, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, and talks about all God has done to make us worthy in Christ.

God does the unthinkable to bless us immeasurably, in Christ!