Articles Tagged 'Longing' (Page 4)

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.

Motel 6

by Thom Lemmons · 1 Thessalonians 4:3 · Faithfulness

Thom Lemmons tells us a story that gets to the heart of danger in sexual temptation and lust and a need for a friend.

When is a cup of coffee a whole lot more?

I AM: God's Handwritten Message from Heaven - Bread

by Phil Ware · John 6 · Jesus

Phil Ware continues his series on the I AM statements in the Gospel of John focusing on Jesus being the bread of life.

Just how hungry are you?

My Father

by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-32 · Fatherhood

Phil Ware continues his series on the Prodigal Son called the Journey Home about the God we all need to be our Father.

Why is it so important that God be called Father?

Who Needs Church?

by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 10:24-25 · Children of God

You need to be part of a church ... and some church needs you.

Are you sure you don't need church? Really?

Treasured Possession

by Tim Archer · Revelation 3:12 · Belonging

God wants to make Christians His own by writing His name on them. Instead of being orphans and alone, we can belong to God

Who do you belong to?

Settling In

by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:8-10 · Home

Tom Norvel writes about his daughter moving and how his heart is still in a quest for home and that after she settles in to this place, he hopes she still continues her quest for home.

Have you found home?

It's a Good Feeling To Be Chosen

by Tim Archer · Ephesians 1:3-4 · Chosen

It can be nerve-wracking to wait to see if we will be chosen for a job or to participate in a group. But God made His choice a long time ago.

Waiting to be chosen can be agonizing

What Good Is One Puzzle Piece?

by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 10:24-25 · Community

Christians are designed to live in community.

Puzzle pieces need each other to do what they are designed to do.

Thirsty

by Phil Ware · John 19:24-30 · Cross

Phil Ware continues his seven sayings of Jesus on the Cross and talks about how the words "I thirst" make Jesus' incarnation real.

How can so much be caught up in one word?

Is That All There Is?

by Tim Archer · Psalm 37:4 · Satisfaction

Only God can satisfy our deepest longings. Everything else will just leave us longing for more.

When you get what you've always longed for, will you be satisfied?

Closer Than You Think

by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 3:6 · Seek

Rubel Shelly tells the story of a Rabbi who took a long trip to find what was buried under his own stove to remind us to not give up what we seek by trying something different than where we are simply because we are restless.

How far have you gone to find what you are looking for?

I Need You Every Hour

by Tom Norvell · Psalm 86:1 · Worship

The words of an old song remind us of our deep need for God and longing for him.

Are you this desperate for God?

Somewhere Else

by Joey Cope · Hebrews 11:13-16 · Heaven

So many things make us long to be somewhere different.

Where do you want to be right now?

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