Articles Tagged 'Punishment'

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.

The Gift We Really Need

Cathy Messecar reminds us what we need most at Christmas and that only God can give us what humanity and our broken world cannot give.

So watcha asking for this Christmas?

Love and Fear

We don't have to live in fear of God, waiting for him to zap us when we make a mistake. Yes, our God is a just God who will punish sin. But for those of us who seek him, who enter into a relationship with him, he is merciful and good. His love frees us fr

Do we run toward God or run from him?

The Long Wait

Phil Ware talks about how important it is that Thanksgiving is followed by Christmas and he shares a personal story to remind us it is true!

Aren't you glad Christmas is coming even on Thanksgiving?

The Fuss over Hell

Rubel Shelly weighs in on hell and reminds us that there is something like it and it is separation from all that God is and blesses us with.

What's all the discussion about hell these days?

Letter from a Thief

A return of money from a thief reminds us that we must seek to right the wrongs we've committed.

What do you do when you've truly wronged someone else?

Our Motivation

While heaven and hell, punishment and reward, may be motivation for our behavior, eventually God wants us to be motivated by love.

Old farmer wisdom strikes again?