Articles Tagged 'Provision'

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.

Geshem: The Water of Heaven

by Lois Tverberg · Deuteronomy 11:11-12 · Wealth · Water

Dr. Lois Tverberg talks about 'geshem' or water, and how God set up Israel to need God to supply their water and make them strong, not their location or their efforts or their wisdom!

When God chose a land for his people, he didn't choose a place where they could have security because of their own efforts, he chose a land where they would be far more dependent on him!

Generous Like Our Father

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Psalm 112:5 · Generosity

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to celebrate our blessings in Christ and our need to reflect our Father's values by being generous and gracious ourselves.

'Keep on helping the poor...' was a core commitment that came out of this history-changing moment in Jesus' church!

Not Enough

by Tim Archer · John 6 · Grace

What I have to offer God isn't enough. But what God can do with what I offer is more than enough. He can take my unholy life and make it right. He can take my weak faith and help me overcome. He can take my vulnerable humanity and let me say no to tempta

What you have to offer isn't enough

The Discipline of the Wilderness

by Mark Frost · Deuteronomy 8:2-5 · Interim Ministry

Mark Frost of http://www.interimministrypartners.com shares part two on the journey through the wilderness during the interim and how God is preparing his people for great things.

So is there anything good that can come from our time of challenge and hardship?

Where Is Your Olive Oil?

by Robyn F. Johnson · 2 Kings 4:1-7 · Providence

Robyn F. Johnson shares the story of the widow and Elisha in 2 Kings 4, and she reminds us that God cares for us and provides for us, we just need to look for our little vial of olive oil and offer it to him.

Where do you go when you don't think you have enough?

It's His Problem to Solve

by Rubel Shelly · Genesis 22:1-14 · Provision

Rubel Shelly reminds us that trust in God to act is not passive, but an active life that does what is required, trusting that our difficulties and challenges are problems for God to solve.

So how do we obey these hard commands to not worry?

Learning to Trust

by Brian McCutchen · Psalm 13:5 · Trust

Brian McCutchen reminds us that life is full of surprises and many of them unwanted, but in the middle of the surprises is Yahweh-Jirah, the God who provides for us.

Yes Dad, I trust you?

I Wish I Didn't Have to Go to Work

by Steve Ridgell · 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10 · Work

Christians have three clear reasons to get up and go to work. Provide for our families, show God's glory, and help others.

Do you ever wonder why you have to go to work? Christians don't.

Whatever the Need

by Alan Smith · Matthew 14:16 · Provision

God longs to help supply us with our need, just as he did with the apostles trying to feed the 5000.

Are you ready to trust Jesus with your need?

Happy Birthday Heartlight!

by Paul Lee · History · Provision

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!

He Really Is In Control

by Dr. Karen Buchanan · Philippians 4 · God · Peace · Stillness

A horrible storm in the United States Pacific Northwest helps slow things down enough for folks to remember some key truths from God.

What can we learn from the storm of the decade?

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