Articles Tagged 'Public'

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.

Good Morning

by Rubel Shelly · Luke 10:29-37

Rubel Shelly reminds us of the dangers of isolating or cocooning ourselves against the world to the point we are fearful and withdrawn and lose contact with real people in real life.

So what makes us avoid each other?

When Heroes Fall

by Rubel Shelly · 1 Corinthians 10:12 · Adultery

Rubel Shelly reminds us of the moral climate behind the messes that we often cause and the way out of the mess we are in.

What do we do and what can learn and how can we help?

Speaking of Recovery

by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 1:8-9 · Addiction

Rubel Shelly uses Josh Hamilton's public confession about a slip in alcohol use to remind us of our need to be truthful about the addictions that enslave us.

Why go public with this?

The 'Christian' Vote?

by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 2:13-15 · Values · Vote

Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is really no such thing as the Christian vote, but a reality that politics often uses religion and religion gets used in politics, but the kingdom of God comes in different ways.

Is there such a thing as this?

Faces in the Crowd

by Patrick D. Odum · Mark 5:24-34 · Healing

Patrick Odum reminds us of the heart of Jesus for those who are sick and broken.

What's standing in the way of us really finding health care?

What We Have Seen and Heard

by Patrick D. Odum · Acts 4:13 · Faith

Patrick Odum shares insights on sharing our faith in the public square using the reaction to Rick Warren's prayer at President Obama's inauguration.

What is the place of faith in the public square?

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