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 Tim Archer · 1 John 4:4 · Spiritual Warfare · Halloween
There are scary things in this world, but we need not fear any of them. The one who is in us is greater than the powers of this world.
by Lee Wilson · Matthew 28:18-20 · Optimism · Online Ministry
Lee Wilson gives us practical advice, understanding, and techniques to use our online ministry more wisely.
by Skye Noe · Psalm 100 · Blessed · Bible · Thanksgiving
How is it that all the Thanksgiving Day’s of my past had come and I had forgotten to actually give thanks? Then I realized just how long of a list I was going to have!
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 2:10-11 · Christmas
Jesus did not stay a baby. He grew up and died on a cross for you. Do not leave him in the manger.
by Tim Archer · James 1:19 · Evangelism
I've come to believe that's the wrong focus. Instead of thinking of what we're going to say, we need to focus on listening. What will we hear? How will we get the other person to open up? Can we learn enough about them to help them draw closer to God
by Bill Brant · 1 Thessalonians 3:9 · Disaster
Who do you know that needs your prayers and your help? What else can you do to help them because knowing the people makes the difference!
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Peter 3:15 · Evangelism
Sometimes it takes a major life crisis for people to realize they need Jesus. Be ready to share your faith.
by Tim Archer · Mark 5:19 · Evangelism
We forget that the story of Jesus is good news, something that should be naturally shared with people we know.
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 5:20 · Evangelism
A parable is a story that illustrates a spiritual point -- like selling phone book ads and making disciples.
by Tim Archer · Ephesians 4:11-16 · Ministry
The Christian life is meant to be lived out among non-believers, living in such a way that they can see who we are and eventually glorify God. A Christian life lived inside a building will never accomplish that.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 5:16 · Outreach
Our churches can't afford to sit and wait for our neighbors to come to us. We must take the first step in connecting with those around us.
by Steve Ridgell · Acts 16:25-34 · Disciple Making
There are two very surprising things in the story of the Philippian jailer. And two other things that seem to be expected to happen.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 · Welcome
We don’t have to change the entire service on account of those who might visit. But we should be aware of their anxieties and uncertainties, going out of our way to make them feel more at ease.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 2:10-12 · Christmas
Baby Jesus seems so sweet and lovable, but there are those that do not love him. And sometimes that even includes some of us.
by Bill Brant · John 3:16-17 · Jesus
So while the world around us tilts ever closer to self-destruction, and the choices being made offer harsh contradictions of almost horrible conclusions, our focus must be on God and His Son.
by Tim Archer · Romans 12:17-21 · Forgiveness
When we forgive our enemies, we make our lives happier and make the world a better place.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23 · Discipleship
Christianity is choosing Jesus every day. Today, and tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. Forever.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 10:19-22 · God
Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, those of us with faithful, sincere hearts, who have been washed in the blood of Jesus, may confidently enter the presence of God.
by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 11:16 · Kingdom
There is a lot of stress and worry over the future during this election cycle. There is a different way.
by Bill Brant · Luke 22:43 · Gospels
To fully know, appreciate and understand the story of Jesus, you have to study all four Gospels. For us, over 20 centuries removed from the event, we must rely on Eye Witnesses and Expert Witnesses to garner the full story of Jesus, the Messiah.
by Tim Archer · 1 Peter 5:7 · Worry
If I can learn to turn my worries over to God, he will give me his peace, that divine peace that defies all logic. I decide to give my cares to God, I pray about them, and I thank him for handling them. In return, he gives me peace.
by Steve Ridgell · Jonah 4:11 · God
Stop running from God. He wants a relationship with you. He will do anything to give you that opportunity.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 2:4 · Selfishness
When we only think about ourselves and our projects, we run the risk of trampling others and shattering the faith of those around us.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 John 5:13 · Heaven
You can know you are going to heaven. You do not have to wish you were able to, you just have to decide how bad you want to go.
by Bill Brant · Luke 15 · Lost
The 15th chapter of Luke’s gospel consists of three parables of Jesus. I call it the “Lost” chapter because the coin, the sheep, and the son are lost. The irony is that the three didn’t know they were lost.
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