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.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the manger and the promises given to Mary would make the Cross seem impossible to understand until the empty tomb and the resurrection brought back the praise the angels gave on the day he was born.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Peter 4:3 · Worldliness
Russ Lawson takes a gag gift he received from his kids and reminds us that it is OK to be an old coot if this means being different from the world.
by Rick Brown · Romans 12:1 · Mercy
Rick Brown reminds us to be thankful for God's mercies.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 4:15 · Thanksgiving
Ron Rose reminds us of the power and importance of giving thanks at Thanksgiving and talks about Anabel Reid's death in the Abilene Christian University bus accident.
by Brian McCutchen · Hebrews 13:15 · Hope
Brian McCuthchen reminds us of the place of hope, refuge, and help when our world is broken.
by Ron Rose · 1 Thessalonians 2:11 · Godly sorrow · Glorify
Ron Rose reminds us to not let glorify be simply a religious term.
by Ron Rose · Philippians 2:15 · Influence
Ron Rose asks us to see beyond all the ugliness in the world and use our influence for good, to be light in darkness and be an agent of transformation.
by Russ Lawson · Ecclesiastes 12:13 · Death
Russ Lawson reminds us that our expiration date is out there and we need to live as if we know we will one day expire.
by Rick Brown · John 13:17 · Discipleship
Rick Brown talks about discipleship being more than sitting and learning, it involves going and doing.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:39 · Home
Tom Norvell reminds us that we will all have difficult points in our journey, but let's finish strong, especially when we find ourselves in the home stretch.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 13:44
Patrick Odum writes about Alaska, Skagway, gold, searching, treasure, and the Kingdom of God.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 2:22 · 9-11
Tom Norvell reminds us that Jesus had the power to get even but did not retaliate in word or deed when he was reviled, mocked, belittled, mocked, and ridiculed.
by Ron Rose · Revelation 5:1 · Pain
Ron Rose talks about dealing with pain and disappointments with God by tracking down the issues and finding the truth and not just living in pain and bitterness.
by Rick Brown · Matthew 7:12
Rick Brown reminds us that community, church, family, can make a huge difference in our lives when devastation hits.
by Ron Rose · Romans 6:4 · Life
Ron Rose writes about people living like spiritual dead people.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 6:30 · Rest
Tom Norvell reminds us of our need for rest and to rest in Jesus, in God, and in the Spirit.
by Scripture · 1 Peter 2:13
A collection of Scriptures for July 4, Independence Day.
by Biblical Reflections · 1 Thessalonians 4:14 · Cross
Image for memorial day.
by Ron Rose · God
Ron Rose writes about collecting fingerprints -- God's fingerprints -- and how they are stories that are longing to be told.
by Brian McCutchen · 1 Samuel 16:7 · Jesus
Brian McCutchen reminds us that the first real glimpse of Jesus most people see is our own face.
by Pasquale R. Mingarelli · 2 Samuel 22:2 · Faithfulness
Pat Mingarelli shares photos of geese on a frozen lake and reminds us of the constants of unchanging nature and the God who is faithful and dependable and unchanging and just.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 5:5 · Prayer
Ron Rose talks about redeeming elevator time and listening to the Holy Spirit about ways to minister and be a blessing to people.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 6:30 · Rest
Tom Norvell reminds us of Jesus encouraging his disciples, his followers, to get away from the maddening rush of the crowds and go to a quiet place with him and get some rest.
by The Scriptures · Ecclesiastes 4:10
This is a collection of Scripture passages that include the phrase one another in them.
by God · 1 John 3:16 · Love
Quotations from Scripture about God's love for us in Jesus.
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