Articles Tagged 'Snow'

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 Parable of the Birds

by Phillip Morrison · Philippians 2:10-11 · Christmas

Phillip Morrison talks about the incarnation of God in human flesh in Jesus and the parable of the birds to explain why God had to do it.

This white Christmas revels more than a snowman.

Rules for Building a Snowman?

by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 11:25 · Religion

Rubel Shelly reminds us of the keys to following Jesus by pulling our leg about a bunch of rules for building a snowman.

So there are actually rules for this?

You Don't Have to Do a House Cleaning for this Christmas Guest

by Rick Brown · Luke 1:6-7 · Christmas

Rick Brown reminds us of a messy Christmas long ago and the messy time in which Jesus was born.

You don't have to pretend things aren't a mess!

Are You Prepared?

by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:16-21 · Parousia

Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.

So when the storm hits, are you ready?

Winter Wonderland

by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-20 · Christmas

Rick Brown writes about a rare snowfall in Houston and how the wonder of it all, then the reality and boredom of it all, parallel the sense of wonder we have with Jesus.

Is it too late to keep them from stealing away your wonder?

Get Our Hopes Up

by Tom Norvell · John 14:1-4 · Perseverance

Tom Norvel talks about being disappointed in a predicted snowfall that was nothing more than a light dusting.

How do we find the bright lining in the dark clouds?

That He Might Be Glorified

by Donna Riggs · Romans 8:28 · Adversity

Donna Riggs shares how God used a snow storm to prevent disaster for her church family.

How can such a disaster be a time for glorifying God?

Thankful for Simple Things

by Mike Barres · 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Mike Barres talks about a hunting trip with his wife and how they were so thankful for just heat and food and the simple things of life.

Why give thanks for that?

Snow Days

by Lisa Mikitarian · Psalm 147:16 · Peace

Lisa Mikitarian shares some beautiful insights on the beauty of a heavy snow and how Jesus comes to us and offers to do the same -- bring peace to our hectic and harried worlds.

Can you hear the sound of muffled noise?

I Did It for You!

by Rubel Shelly · John 3:16 · Christmas

Rubel Shelly reminds us of a hard story from last year about James Kim who risked everything to get help for his family, and he reminds us that Jesus did the same thing for us in leaving heaven.