Articles Tagged 'One' (Page 3)

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.

ToGather.church for December 6 is Ready!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 12:1-50 · Lord

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to challenge us to honor and obey Jesus as Savior and Lord because he is greater!

You're invited to use our worship guide for your home or group worship!

Which Way Will I Run?

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Mark 14:50-52 · Resurrection

James Nored and Phil Ware share in video, words, and images some of the many reasons Christians have to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead and is Lord, Christ, Jesus, and Son of God!

Will I run in faith to follow the Jesus of the empty tomb even if it means I have to follow him to a cross of my own?

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 12:23-33 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

ToGather.church for Sunday, August 23, Is Ready!

by Phil Ware · Romans 8:22-23 · Worship

Dr. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware invite you to join us for our Sunday, Verse of the Day focused, home worship guide and videos, called ToGather.church!

You're Invited!

ToGather.church for Sunday Is Ready!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Matthew 8:26 · Worship

Dr. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware invite you to join us for our Sunday, Verse of the Day focused, home worship guide and videos, called ToGather.church!

You're Invited!

To the Least of These, Like Jesus

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 23 · Least

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that we not only must become like children but as Jesus' followers, we must value children.

Largely, in the days when Jesus came, children were only valued if they were wanted. I wonder what history will say in the future about us?

Desert of Trial

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 4:1-11 · Temptation

James Nored and Phil Ware discuss the temptations and trials of Jesus and why they are important to us and what they have to say to us as people who are part of God's story.

Because he knew the true and living God, the heart behind the Scriptures, he could recognize the forger, the fraud — Satan — who tried to distort and misuse truth and Scripture.

Beyond Our Impatience, Loneliness, and Fear

by Max Lucado · 1 John 4:18 · Fear · Loneliness

Max Lucado reminds us that discovering God's love for us in Jesus, his perfect love, helps us overcome our feelings of loneliness, impatience, and fear.

What if loneliness has an invitation for a great discovery about God?

The Lord is Near

by Phil Ware · Psalm 23 · Death

Phil Ware reminds us that in our darkest times the Lord, our good Shepherd, wants to be near us and make his presence known to us.

The Lord longs to be near us when we feel most alone, especially in our last journey through the valley of shadows.

Once for Him, Once for Us!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:17 · Affirm

Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.

Jesus is my beloved Son. What he says not only pleases me, but it is my fullest truth.

Teach Us to Pray 12: Deliver Us

by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-14

Phil Ware and Andy Johnson help us look at our prayer for deliverance from temptation and the evil one.

Why would God lead us into temptation? Doesn't God want us victorious over temptation?

Which Way Will I Run?

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 20:1-9 · Resurrection

James Nored and Phil Ware share in video, words, and images some of the many reasons Christians have to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead and is Lord, Christ, Jesus, and Son of God!

Will I run in faith to follow the Jesus of the empty tomb even if it means I have to follow him to a cross of my own?

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 12:22-27 · Crucifixion

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

To the Least, Like Jesus

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40-45 · Life · Least

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that we not only must become like children, but as Jesus' followers, we must value children.

Largely, in the days when Jesus came, children were only valued if they were wanted.

Desert of Trial

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 4

James Nored and Phil Ware discuss the temptations and trials of Jesus and why they are important to us and what they have to say to us as people who are part of God's story.

Because he knew the true and living God, the heart behind the Scriptures, he could recognize the forger, the fraud.

Cruciformed #5: The Power of Small

by Phil Ware · Mark 8-10 · Servant

Phil Ware continues his series on the Cruciformed disciple, focusing this week on the power of the small.

Jesus’ disciples were clueless. Even worse, they were unwilling to accept that the role of exaltation for Jesus and his followers involved the cross of Golgotha!

When I Am Afraid

by · Luke 15 · Prayer · Seek · Path to God

Jordan Harrell reminds us of the comfort we find in the times of our darkness are tied to the amount of time we have sought to have a path to the Father when we are in the light.

I’m thankful for the way the Lord teaches me about his character through the pitter patter of those little feet.

Co-Heirs with Christ

by Phil Ware · Galatians 3:26-29 · Healing · Co-heirs

Phil Ware continues his series of articles on the role of women and God's plan for women in Jesus' church; this week focuses on Paul's liberating statements in Galatians 3:26-29 and Romans 8.

Paul's declaration to the Galatians is a racial, social, and gender earthquake.

Love Language with Jesus?

by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm

Phil Ware reminds us how important it is to use love language with those who are precious to us and we can begin by doing this with Jesus.

The best way I know to start trying this love language shift is to use it with Jesus.

What Is Your Price?

by Max Lucado · Luke 12:15 · Greed

Max Lucado challenges us to think about how many of us give up our values and most precious life connections for far less than millions of dollars because we are greedy for something.

When questioned, most people questioned would give up many precious things for 10 million dollars. Would you?

Be Mindful of the Words You Hear

by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:8-9 · Listening

Tom Norvell reminds us that we don't have to hear the messages and noise around us, we can follow Jesus' example and withdraw from the situation.

You don't have to listen to the noise around you!

When the Cost Is too High!

by Max Lucado · Matthew 16:24-26 · Family · Soul

Max Lucado reminds us the real price tag for greed.

Greed is not defined by what something costs; it is measured by what it costs you.

Simple, Complex, and Awesome

by Byron Ware · Romans 5:6-11 · Love

Byron Ware reminds us that in our world of darkness, now more than ever, we need to be a people who do put love into practice every day.

Are we really letting our love light shine in a world filled with so much darkness?

Refresh

by Patrick D. Odum · Philemon 1:1 · Fellowship

Patrick Odom uses the short letter of Paul to Philemon to remind us what is important in Christ.

If the gospel we believe doesn't cause us to liberate people from the chains of our prejudices and selfishness, then perhaps we don’t understand it.

I Have Found the Answer!

by Tom Norvell · Galatians 5:22 · Kindness

Tom Norvell reminds us of the needed virtue in today's harsh world.

Here's what seems to be most needed in our harsh and cruel world.

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