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 Steve Ridgell · Mark 10:49 · Decide
You cannot make a decision about Jesus based on what others think. Some will discourage and some will cheer. You have to decide.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 3:16 · Holy
I am a temple of God because God lives in me. He comes to live in every person who is born again of water and Spirit.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 6:23 · Sin
There are consequences for sin. Satan just wants you not to think about them.
by Bill Brant · Joshua 14:6-15 · Commitment
While the lessons are numerous when studying the life of Caleb, the single ever present aspect is his commitment to following God whether on a secret mission, unsuccessfully arguing to take the land, waiting 40 years or finally defeating the enemy.
by Tim Archer · Isaiah 25:6 · Celebration
When people come together to enjoy God's blessings and celebrate God's goodness, God not only approves; he comes to be a part.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:6 · Following Jesus
Running around the bases because of errors is not a home run. You cannot change the rules. You cannot change God's rules either.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 12:16-17 · Salvation
You can choose to get full value of God's gift, receiving eternal life. Or you can squander what you've been given, and you'll live forever with the consequences. Because, just like Ronald Wayne and just like Esau, you will reach a point where your poor c
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 7:21 · Believe
Saving belief in Jesus is much more than believing a set of facts. Real belief is to follow Jesus.
by Bill Brant · Revelation 22:4
I have fewer days ahead of me than behind me, and I recently have been reminded by those with fewer things than I, about having family and friends in Heaven with you.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 10:19-22 · Humility
You may be rich or powerful or beautiful or famous or extremely talented. But when you come to God, you take all that off. You humble yourself and say to him, “Have mercy on me, a sinner.”
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Past
Revisionist history makes us look better but changes nothing about our past. Jesus does.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 · Truth
There are many opinions, many theories, and many philosophies. But there is an absolute truth: there is only one God and the only way to Him is through Jesus Christ.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 16:16 · Jesus
Even when Jesus was here, people discussed who he really was. They still do. You have to decide who he is. What you decide will make all the difference.
by Bill Brant · Luke 24:6 · Resurrection · Evangelism
In "church" there is talk about "sharing the Gospel", almost as an academic exercise. Yet, it wasn't an analytical exercise for those who first faced a risen Jesus, and maybe it shouldn't be for us. The example is very clear. He is Risen! and we need
by Tim Archer · Mark 10:45 · Service · Servant
When the Creator of everything came to this world, he came as a servant. And he came to die on a cross so that we could have life.
by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 10:25 · Church
There are really good reasons why Christians need to go to church. We just do not often explain them.
by Tim Archer · Mark 4:37-41 · Power
The next time you see a wonder of nature, don't just wonder at nature. Wonder at the One who created it all. The One with the power to stop wind and waves with just a word. For he is the same One with the power to change your life. He is the One wit
by Steve Ridgell · Deuteronomy 6:7 · Family
It is possible to provide a spiritual legacy for your family that never ends. It starts with you.
by Bill Brant · Revelation 22 · Heaven
I believe that we will recognize our family members who get to Heaven before us. While we will have a different body, a name God gives us on our forehead, and be in a place where there is no night or time, I think we will have a reunion with those we know
by Tim Archer · Matthew 25:40 · Sharing
You will probably never get the chance to give pizza to a famous actor. But you can reach out and help Jesus today. You can serve the hungry, the thirsty, the lonely, the naked, or the prisoner. You can help "the least of these" and really be doing it for
by Steve Ridgell · Ecclesiastes 12:12 · Bible
There are lots of books you might like to read. There is one you must read.
by Tim Archer · John 17:3 · Knowing God
It seems to me that some people interact with Jesus in the same way. They take a moment out of their busy lives and give it to him. Just a moment. He is a stop on the way, an interruption to a more important routine. And they never really see him. Othe
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 5:20 · Reconciliation
We are not asking you to adopt a moral code, go to church, or even "become a Christian." We are begging you to get back together with God.
by Bill Brant · Ezekiel 1:27-28 · Called
God's calls today may be different in the way He sends them, but I believe there is still: illumination of understanding, hearing God's voice through scripture and thoughts, a physical reaction of doing what he says do or stop doing things you know are ev
by Tim Archer · 1 Timothy 2:3-4 · Salvation
God wants everyone to be saved. Not everyone will be saved, at least not according to the Bible. But that's not because God wants anyone to be lost. It's just that some will refuse to believe.
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