Articles Tagged 'Persecution'

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.

Resurrection 2.5: Sarcastic Ridicule

Phil Ware continues his Resurrection 2.0 series reminding us this week that Jesus' own family did not believe until after his resurrection.

Jesus knew the sting of sarcastic ridicule and unbelief from his family

What Jesus Can't Do!

Phil Ware looks at Mark 6:1-6 and reminds us that this story is for us because we are Jesus' family, relatives, and hometown!

Why did Mark include it in his gospel? After all, his gospel is the shortest and most compact story of Jesus among the four gospels!

Eyes on Jesus

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware share a powerful virtual worship in Scripture, songs, and communion focused on Hebrews 12:2 and our need to fix our eyes on Jesus to continue with perseverance and endurance as we follow Jesus and seek to become like him.

As human beings, we live where we look: Our lives follow the focus of our hearts.

Overcoming the Greater Pandemic: From Hopeless to Living Hope

James Nored and Phil Ware share a message of hope in video and word and Scripture to remind us to be ready to share our living hope for those caught in life's dark winter.

We can't think of a more important commitment for us as believers in our uncertain times.

Purpose that Brings Meaning to Life

James Nored and Phil Ware share God's message for us about purpose and meaning through words and video, focusing on Viktor Frankl and the apostle Paul.

As human beings, we can survive almost any 'how' if we have a 'why'! — Viktor Frankl

What Jesus Can't Do!

Phil Ware looks at Mark 6:1-6 and reminds us that this story is for us because we are Jesus' family, relatives, and hometown!

Why did Mark include it in his gospel? After all, his gospel is the shortest and most compact story of Jesus among the four gospels!

Purpose that Brings Meaning to Life

James Nored and Phil Ware share God's message for us about purpose and meaning through words and video.

As human beings, we can survive almost any 'how' if we have a 'why'!

Resurrection 2.5: Sarcastic Ridicule

Phil Ware continues his Resurrection 2.0 series reminding us this week that Jesus' own family did not believe until after his resurrection.

Jesus knew the sting of sarcastic ridicule and unbelief from his family

Act(s) 1: Scene 3 — Witnesses

Mark Frost continues his series on Acts scene 1, with a great article on being witnesses built around Acts 1:8 and about reaching the world -- here, near, and far.

Learning to reach out, and further out, to speak for Jesus.

The Rhythms of the Kingdom

Tim Woodroof continues his series on change in the book of Acts and the changes facing the church today.

In the ups and downs of church life, is it good to be on a plateau?

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Tim Woodroof of Interim Ministry Partners shares the introductory article on changes facing the church today and comparing it to the early church we find in the book of Acts.

Do you feel as if our world has completely changed in its attitude toward faith?

But Herod's Time Ended!

Phil Ware reminds us of the simple, yet powerful words found in the hard story of Jesus' birth and Herod's attempt to murder him at Bethlehem -- But Herod came to an end.

The cycle of violence is heartbreaking — will it ever end?

Help?

Phil Ware reminds us to care actively for those suffering violence in the Muslim Spring that has now turned into the violent summer.

Do we notice or care?

Independence Day

Phil Ware shares some thoughts about Independence Day, July 4, 2013, and what it means and should call us to do in our time and our situation in today's world.

How are we supposed to feel about all of this?

My Cell Phone Doesn't Work

Cell phones that don't work validate all your fears about technology. Some people have that same thought about Jesus when eveything in life does not work like they want.

Why do some people think Jesus is like a cell phone?

Tim Tebow Can't Win!?

Rubel Shelly wades into the Tim Tebow issue with some good insight and a reminder to wait and see how this all turns out.

What's a young guy got to do?

A Day for Thanks and Prayer

A collection of Scriptures for July 4, Independence Day.

What does freedom mean?

Window to the Heart of God!

Phil Ware continues his series on Mary and her being a window to the heart of God.

How do we ever understand what the cross cost God?

Tested Tough

Phil Ware shares insight on the challenges of trials and sufferings and also on the desire and passion to have God's character produced in our lives through perseverance in times that are hard and facing opponents that are challenging.

Why intentionally face hard opponents?

Bigotry: The Shoe Is on the other Foot

Rubel Shelly comments on the recommendation of Francis Collins nomination for the head of NIH and the Sam Harris criticism of his nomination.

Some would make religion the reason for disqualification?

Follow Me

Phil Ware talks about theodicy, why good people suffer and the call to follow Jesus no matter what.

What will you do with

You Are Witnesses!

Phil Ware imagines a conversation that the apostle Peter might have had with a visitor to him in prison shortly before his execution.

What do you have to say about Jesus?

In God We Still Trust

Russ Lawson shares a story of remarkable faith and the line, I am not Moses, but God is still Jehovah.

You may not be Moses, but isn't God still God?

Last Thoughts or Long Commitments?

Phil Ware uses Timothy's release from prison to be an opportunity to look at how we are to live in a culture opposed to Christianity.

Would Timothy make it, and if he did, would he be faithful?

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?