Articles Tagged 'Tears'

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.

What's the Goal Here?

by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:27-29 · Vision

Phil Ware reminds us of our purpose of being on the journey and living for Jesus call and mission and vision in our lives.

Why are we on this trip?

Learning About Life in the Middle of Death?

by Ron Rose · 1 Corinthians 15 · Funeral

Ron Rose reminds us of the value of being family and friends in the face of death and realizing that we are learning as much about life as we are about death!

He just stared for a moment, then reached up, kissed the forehead, and touched the hand of the women in the casket.

'My Child, Get Up!'

by Phil Ware · John 19:25-27 · Grief

Phil Ware pauses and looks at the pain of grieving parents at the loss of a child and reminds us to forgo easy answers and cling to the stories and promises of Jesus.

Most of our earth-bound explanations are shallow and trite in the face of life's harshest realities.

Our Chorus is the Gospel

by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:18-39 · Hope

Patrick Odum picks up a line from a Bruce Springsteen interview and helps us understand the need for being real about our struggles but also celebrating our hope in the gospel.

'The verses are the blues, the chorus is the gospel.'

One of Us

by Phillip Morrison · John 15:13-14

Phillip Morrison writes to remind us that the Ferguson tragedy is not new, but a repeated wound or scar, and we need trusted friends to help address the issue, and the same is true with our lives and Jesus our friend.

Sometimes what we need most is a friend!

Alzheimer's and Jesus

by Steve Ridgell · Revelation 21:4 · Eternal

It is hard to see the real person behind the Alzheimer's. But they are there. Someday they will be whole again. I believe.

My Dad has Alzheimer's and it makes me think about Jesus.

Asking and Honoring

by Stacy Voss · Matthew 11:7-15 · Honor

Stacy Voss reminds us that John the Baptist asked a deep and important question of Jesus and Jesus answered with not only truth, but also words of honor and affirmation.