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.
by Tim Archer · James 1:19 · Evangelism
I've come to believe that's the wrong focus. Instead of thinking of what we're going to say, we need to focus on listening. What will we hear? How will we get the other person to open up? Can we learn enough about them to help them draw closer to God
by Ann Voskamp · James 1 · Listening
Ann Voskamp reminds us that there is no harm in just listening, and there can be great healing and hope and transformation.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:10 · Contemplation
Rubel Shelly talks about an airport delay that ended up in a blessed day alone with God focusing and praying on the things and people that matter most and being present with God in the quietness of the moment.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-20 · Christmas
Rick Brown writes about LSTN headphones, hearing, Starkey hearing foundation, 400 years of silence after the Old Testament, years, silence, quiet, need, hear, hearing, listening, listen, Immanuel.
by Phil Ware · Revelation 2 · Church Growth
Phil Ware continues the Interim Ministry Partners series on helping declining and aging churches find new life.
by Ron Rose · Luke 8:16-18 · Listening
Ron Rose reminds us of the importance of listening and listening beyond the words to the heart and then working for God's miracle in people's lives.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:19 · Listening
Rubel Shelly describes how hard it is to really listen and not cut off someone else's conversation.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 3:1 · Mothers
Overhearing a questioning about loving children enough gets Sarah thinking about the need for meaningful touch, focused listening, and hanging around together.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:29 · Speech
We need to learn that there is a time to be silent.
by Mike Barres · Job 2:13 · Patience
God cares about our struggles and sent Jesus to us to show us the way back to his heart.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 John 5:14-16 · Mothers
One a mom's greatest responsibilities is to listen to her family, her children, and her God.
by Tom Norvell · James 1:19-20
We need to learn to listen better if we ever hope to connect with other people.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-16 · Kindness · Respect · Gentleness
Marines in Iraq are learning to win people over by showing respect and courtesy rather than using their guns.
by Alan Smith · James 1:19 · Listening · Communication
We get ourselves in so many problems because we do not genuinely listen to each other.
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