Articles Tagged 'Persecute'

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.

A New Name

Max Lucado reminds us of the importance of Jesus' power to change us and make us new and give us a new name -- he points to the apostle Paul, who was once Saul, the persecutor.

Jesus has the power to change everything about us if we will let him!

Not All Who Lose Are Losers

Phillip Morrison reminds us that not all who lose are losers, in fact, the greatest victor of all could have been called a loser before he won the greatest victory of all time.

Sometimes the scoreboard only reveals the game's outcome, not the winners and losers!

Love Is Not a Brick

Rubel Shelly talks about world religions, love, respect, honor, and violence.

Who would go first among the religions in showing honor to the other?

Behind Enemy Lines

Phil Ware talks about persecution of believers today and how we can make a difference.

Where do you live your life of faith?

Real Perseverance

Mike Barres contrasts our whiny little attempts at perseverance and compares it to the real martyrs in the world and calls us to genuine perseverance.

Do we even know what it means to truly persevere?

Suffering for the Lord

We must be ready to suffer; our brothers and sisters all around the world are and have!

Are you willing to suffer if it spreads the Gospel?