Articles Tagged 'Needs'

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.

It's All About People!

Phillip Morrison reminds us in the shadow of Independence Day about the many inconsistencies when principles are first applied, yet he also urges us to be patient and gracious and open to the needs of all people.

Through the years and all the changes, one thing remains true about the heart of God.

Tired but not Done

Tom Norvell catches himself complaining about the things he tired of in TV, in others, and in himself, and then reminds himself he is accomplishing nothing and needs to be doing good and not growing weary.

I acknowledge that my complaints prevent me from doing the good that God placed me here to do.

The Andrew Effect: Jesus Promises His Presence

Phil Ware invites into the "Andrew Effect" and reminds us that Jesus promised to be present with us as we live out the four moves of Phil calls the Andrew Effect

Can we really expect to meet Jesus? The sad reality is that many folks give up on meeting and experiencing Jesus, personally.

It's All About People!

Phillip Morrison reminds us in the shadow of Independence Day about the many inconsistencies when principles are first applied, yet he also urges us to be patient and gracious and open to the needs of all people.

Through the years and all the changes, one thing remains true about the heart of God.

Jesus Promises His Presence

Phil Ware continues his series on The Andrew Effect and reminds us that Jesus promised to be present with us as we live out the four moves of the Andrew Effect.

Can we really expect to meet Jesus!

The Mission Matrix

Tim Woodroof completes the Interim Ministry Partners, http://www.interimministrypartners.com, series on helping a church determine its mission.

So how does our church sort all this mission stuff out?

This Treasure Is up for Grabs

Ron Rose writes about the good things he used to find in the garbage dump and how there are special surprises and treasures that he found along the way and how we can do the same thing with people if we are willing to get messy.

Treasure among all the garbage?

Practice the Wine of Kindness

Rick Brown reminds us to be focused on meeting the felt needs of people and use that to invite them to Jesus.

What would you have done with the jugs of water?

The Personal Touch

Phil Ware continues his series on out of the box and reminds us that Jesus is God made touchable and personal: more than a miracle worker, Jesus is the personal care of God for people in their deepest needs.

More than a miracle worker, Jesus is the touch of God.

A Child Will Lead Them

Phil Ware redoes an older article focused on Jesus being the child that leads us.

What in the world does this mean?

Living Large

Rubel Shelly tells about a Canadian couple who won the lottery and donated all but 2% of what they won to charity.

Aren't you tired of living within a shallow, narrow, selfish box?

Love Path 911: Desire & Lovemaking

Joe Beam answers questions about a husband's desire and the need for lovemaking in marriage for the wife.

Can we really learn to serve and bless each other?

Luxury Addiction

Patrick Odum challenges us with some real truths about luxury and greed and what it does to our walk with God and our genuine opportunities to be happy.

How much has your stuff become your owner?

Cashing in Our Hearts

We often turn prayer into a time to demand God give us things so we can cash our check from him rather than as a time to submit to his will and grace for us.

How big a check do you want God to sign for you?

A Look in the Mirror

A mirror helps us see what we need to correct; God's word is that mirror for our spiritual behavior.

Looked in the mirror lately?

Happy Birthday Heartlight!

Heartlight.org celebrates its eighth birthday with a look back on some amazing events.

It's been 8 years of Heartlight - time for a little celebration!