Articles Tagged 'Mess Up'

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.

When It's Your Time, Take a Stand — Own Up

Ron Rose reminds us to own our mistakes, stand up, and look for God's presence to carry us going forward.

What do you do when you mess up?

Of All the Stupid Things

Russ Lawson shares a humorous story about eating off his dog's plate, getting the flu, and also dealing with his own stupid actions in his spiritual life and in his relationships.

What is the dumbest thing you've ever done?

Where to Place the Blame

Russ Lawson talks about unloading the blame and guilt of our sin by admitting it and trusting God to handle it, completely.

Where do you unload the baggage and guilt of our mistakes?

Don't Let Failure Be Final

Mike Barres talks about a real mess he made when he tried to cook when his wife was pregnant, but he tries again 28 years later to see if he can do it -- and does, reminding us to not quit with a failure.

How long has it been since you tried to do it again?

Same and Different

Rubel Shelly reminds us that we are all unique and different and yet we must all take responsibility for our actions.

How are we all the same and yet all different?

Ouch! Oops! Owie!

I messed up by assigning the wrong author to the article, but I'm not going to rationalize my mistake away!

What do you do when you mess up?