Articles Tagged 'State'

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.

Much More than a Day Fishing

Ron Rose is in the coffee shop carrying on a conversation when God shows up and reminds us of the huge difference a little time with our kids can make to their future and the world.

Stories reveal our insides, and on that day, Brook got a rare glimpse inside his dad... and he liked it!

The 'Christian' 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?

In the Good Hands of God

Bill Sherrill talks about bad news about his heart and he begins to worry until he remembers what Jesus said!

He can do far more than our worry can ever do!

Fast for the President

Bob Sjogren reminds us the importance of fasting and praying for the president.

Let's pray for our leaders!

Stressed Out

Patrick Odum learns that Chicago is the most stressful city in America and shares some insight on stress.

So how are you going to avoid it happening to you?

Out of the Shadows?

Ron Rose reminds us that God is our Shepherd and he will comfort us, even during those awful times in the valley of the shadow of death.

How do we ever get through those darkest days in the valleys of life?

Choosing to Be Positive

Rubel Shelly shares with us the story of Beverly Sills and how she has kept a positive attitude through hardship and disappointment and reminds us that we can choose our state of mind.

How can you keep a good attitude at a time like this?

Our Need to Remember

Phil Ware uses Memorial Day to think about the cost of war and the ultimate sacrifice of a friend named Roy who lived through World War II, the assault on Normandy Beach and the Battle of the Bulge.

Hopefully remembering the horrors can help us prevent them.

Prayer for the Nation 2004: US National Day of Prayer

Suggested prayer for the national day of prayer.

A day to refocus and call ourselves back to our heritage of prayer.