Articles Tagged 'Hand' (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.

When You Can't Hide Your Mistakes

by Max Lucado · 1 John 1:5-9 · Pride

Max Lucado reminds us that pride often keeps us in failure and compounds mistakes and sinks us deeper in sin.

What do you do when you've failed and you can't hid it?

SH!FT: PRAY_passionately

by Phil Ware · Mark 14:32-36 · Prayer

Phil Ware continues his shift series with a message on prayer and about being real before God.

Can we really be honest with God and reverent, too?

In the Good Hands of God

by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 6:34 · Worry

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!

Unrestrained Joy

by Tom Norvell · Matthew 9:14 · Joy

Tom Norvell talks about a returning soldier being greeted by unrestrained joy by his wife and children and asked when was the last time you did that with God.

When's the last time you jumped up and down for joy?

Shown Alive by the Scars

by Phil Ware · John 20:19-26 · Resurrection

Phil Ware looks at Jesus' showing his disciples the scars on his hands and side to prove he was alive, resurrected from the dead.

Why were the scars so important to the early disciples' faith?

The Unmentioned Essentials

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11:32-40 · Achievement

Phil Ware shares about two people passing from life and how their quiet lives of service were essential to the work of God's Kingdom.

Do you notice the folks around you who are the true heroes?

Better than the Super Bowl

by Rubel Shelly · Romans 15:7 · Football

Rubel Shelly describes a better football game than the Super Bowl with the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and this was between two high school teams, Grapevine Faith Christian and Gainesville State.

Why would you cheer against your own team?

The Lord Is Great!

by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:1-7 · Praise

Tom Norvell reflects on the greatness of God inspired by Psalm 145.

Have you told other generations this glorious truth?

Facing Life's Uh-oh's

by Ron Rose · Job 42:5-6 · Life

Ron Rose writes about life's obstacles and challenges us to follow the example of others who have lived beyond their limits.

What do you do when the problems come?

Long Fire

by Ann Voskamp · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 · Marriage

Ann Voskamp is reminded of a night where love was first ignited and how it still burns brightly, even in the most mundane moments of life.

Is the flame still alive for your?

Handicapped and His Glory

by Sarah Stirman · John 4 · Hardship

Sarah Stirman has reason to reflect on being crippled or handicapped and being useful to God.

How can a crippling situation or handicap actually be an open door for the Savior?

Who Thanks God for This?

by Bill Sherrill · Isaiah 42:9 · Hardship

Bill Sherrill talks about Fanny J. Crosby, the great Christian song writer, and her ability to see acutely even though she was blind.

How can you see so clearly when your eyes have no sight?

Content with the Patriots

by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Timothy 6

Patrick Odum describes what happened to the Patriot SuperBowl championship jerseys that were going to be thrown away because they lost, and challenges us to give more than our throw aways to the poor of the world.

Would you wear the castoffs of the losers?

Love Letters

by Steve Higginbotham · Psalm 143:8 · Bible

Steve Higginbotham reminds us that God has written us several love letters, but how badly do we want to read them?

How well do you remember the letters written to you?

In the Shadow of God

by Lisa Mikitarian · 1 Chronicles 28:20 · Mothers

Lisa Mikitarian shares a story about her husband being a builder and how God wires some to be builders themselves.

How has God made your child?

Hand-Me-Downs

by Mary Anne Brannon · Proverbs 13:22 · Mothers

Mary Anne Brannon shares memories of her childhood and the hand-me-downs and hand sewn clothes from her mother that were all made with love.

Have you worn your cousin's best?

Let's Go Somewhere Else

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45 · Ministry

Phil Ware talks about spending time in communion with God so that we can know best how to respond to those who need compassion and yet help us keep to our mission.