Articles Tagged 'Return' (Page 2)

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.

He Didn't Save it for Us

by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 16:18 · Integrity

Rubel Shelly talks about a family who found money in the attic of their newly purchased house and returned it to the heirs of the previous owners because they were honest and wanted their kids to know the truth of character.

Integrity can be costly in the long run while paying huge dividends in those we teach!

When these Ol' Walls Can't Speak

by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-24

Phil Ware begins a series of messages called "The Journey Home" and focuses on God being the home we long for.

Can you capture the memories even if you can't hear the words?

Making Faith Look Foolish

by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

Rubel Shelly talks about the end of the world, which a prediction missed once again, and how those who do not live faith embarrass the cause of Christ.

So when is Jesus' return?

The 'No' That Is 'Yes'

by Rubel Shelly · Acts 3:19-20 · Repentance

Rubel Shelly reminds us that a life turn around begins with a no that is actually the first step in saying yes to life, and that no is repentance.

When does no actually mean yes?

Even When the Rain Falls

by Tammy Marcelain · Luke 15:20-24 · Forgiveness

Tammy Marcelain shares her experience at a recent baptism and reminds us of the mercy and grace that are ours in Jesus.

Are you washed by the water?

Lost and Found

by Phil Ware · Luke 15:1-32 · Lost

Phil Ware tells about a time he lost his son Zachary and then found him and the joy of finding lost sheep in the teaching of Jesus.

Isn't it a blessing when you find what's been lost?!

A Moron?

by Steve Higginbotham · Psalm 26:11 · Integrity

Steve Higginbotham reminds us of a recent news story and disputes the charge that he was a moron, but instead was a man of integrity like we should be?

I'm not sure I'd agree with the assessment that this guy is a moron, do you?

No Room for Death?

by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Corinthians 15:1-52 · Resurrection

Patrick Odum compares the lack of vacancy in a French cemetery and a law forbidding people to die to the hope we have in the resurrection of Jesus.

Is there room beyond the cemetery plot for you?

God Never Stops Calling

by Tammy Marcelain · Revelation 3:21 · Conversion

Tammy Marcelain shares about her return home to God and how it was a walk with Jesus that did it.

Have you heard his voice?

Everything Is Yours!

by Tom Norvell · Luke 15:31-32 · Repentance

Tom Norvell remembers the words of the father to the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal son that everything the father has is his, it belongs to him.

How much difference should it make in our lives to know it all is ours?

Turning our Hearts Back to Egypt?

by Russ Lawson · Philippians 3:12-14 · Future

Sometimes we find ourselves unhappy with where we are and look back to the good ol' days just like Israel did in turning their hearts back to Egypt.

Are you looking back or straining to what's ahead?

Way of God's Blessing

by Paul Faulkner · Acts 3:26 · Repentance

God blesses us by giving us Jesus and also a holy lifestyle.

Have you turned to God's way of blessing?

What Song Will They Sing?

by Russ Lawson · 2 Samuel 12:23 · Death

We miss our loved ones when they die, but we can live in such a way to make sure that we see them again.

What will they sing when you are gone?

The Motivation of the Moment

by Phil Ware · Romans 13:11-14 · Parousia

We should live passionately expecting the Lord's return.

Are you full of anticipation for this event?

Echoes of Reality

by Elizabeth Price · Jesus

Little things can remind us and echoes of reality can reach, telling us that Jesus is coming back for us and that we need to be watchful, ready, and vigilant.