Articles Tagged 'Open' (Page 2)

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.

Lord, Please Hear Our Prayers

Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of praying honestly to God about all the challenging times in our lives.

When's the last time you waited on the Lord in prayer?

Dare to Dream

Tom Norvell shares about moving into a new home and his dreams for the future.

Do you dare dream for the road ahead?

Playing Through Your Pain

Rubel Shelly reminds us to play through pain and go on to victory.

When we have to do it, it isn't a game!

Can You Hear the Music?

Rubel Shelly talks about how Joshua Bell, a famous violin virtuoso played in a busy place and was ignored and uses this to remind us how much we miss in life because we are not listening.

Do you hear the sounds of God in the rush of the world?

Missed Opportunities

Alan Smith reminds us that we must take every opportunity we can to follow the will of God.

How many great opportunities have you missed?

Do You See What I See?

Mike Barres talks about a plaque in his office that spells out Jesus, but many folks don't see the name, just like most folks besides Anna and Simeon didn't see Jesus for who he truly was; but will we see him?

Now that Christmas is over, can you see Jesus?

Fish Sticks, Turkey, Ducks and a Goose

So often we don't try new things and stay stuck in our rut rather than seeing God's opportunities and call to be God's people.

Had any fish sticks lately?

Expanding Your Circle of Friends

We all need more friends, but the way to have them is to invest the time and offer others our friendship

How big is your circle?

Exercising the Spirit: Generosity

The spiritual discipline of generosity is crucial if we are going to grow in the spirit.

How can being generous grow our spirits?

Being Transparent

We must be open with each other, transparent, for this is the only way we're going to grow in the Lord.

How open are you to others who want to bless you?

Hold Up?

We can stand in the way of reaching the lost or we can open the highway to let folks come to Jesus!

Are you helping, hurting, or just in the way?

Vulnerable God

God's vulnerability, his openness in Jesus to his emotions, is captivating.

What makes God's love so irresistable?

Searching for God

We can find God and receive his blessings if we are truly seeking after him!

You may have already won!

What a Week

Sometimes God's greatest blessings are seen when things don't go exactly like we like them.

What's good about the AC going out in summer?