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 Phillip Morrison · John 19 · Homebound · Holy Week
Phillip Morrison reminds us where the journey of Holy Week ends and our new life in Christ begins, the cross and the empty tomb.
by Phil Ware · Mark 2:13-17
Phil Ware asks a bunch of troubling questions as he looks at the story of Jesus and his call of Levi and the party Levi had at his house afterwords.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15
Phil Ware continues his series called 'I Doubt It' and focuses this week on Jesus having risen from death to never die again.
by The Life & Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth · Matthew 28:1-20
This is a harmonization of the accounts from the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, of the resurrection appearances of Jesus on the first day of his resurrection.
by Phil Ware · John 6 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware reminds us that Jesus gave us a great example on how to deal with the challenges we face after a great thanksgiving feast.
by Max Lucado · Revelation 19:9 · Thanksgiving
Max Lucado reminds us as we finish up with Thanksgiving that the joys of the feast and the family will swallow up the memories of the journey and the wait.
by Phil Ware · Mark 2:13-17 · Grace · Fellowship · Communion
Phil Ware reminds us that we want to not only share in the Lord's Supper, but we also want our table to be like Levi's table of grace and friendship.
by Phillip Morrison · Luke 9:22-24 · Losers
Phillip Morrison reminds us that not all who lose are losers, in fact, the greatest victor of all could have been called a loser before he won the greatest victory of all time.
by Max Lucado · John 1:14-18
Max Lucado reminds us of the gift Jesus gives us with the cross and resurrection.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 2:1-12
Phil Ware shares his series for December 2015 on welcoming Jesus and focuses on the Magi from the gospel of Matthew and lets that story remind us our need to reach out to the lost and foreigner and alien and refugee among us.
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 Phil Ware · Galatians 6:10 · Grace
Phil Ware writes about four remarkable young women -- Karen, Melody, Annie, and Jinda -- and how Compassion and mission trips and Jesus have changed everything for them.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion
Phil Ware gives three reasons to sponsor a child with Compassion International.
by Rick Brown · John 20:1-18 · Easter
Rick Brown reminds us what is important about the clothes we wear on Easter and that Jesus appeared to Mary as a gardener.
by Phillip Morrison · 1 Corinthians 15:1-3 · Resurrection
Phillip Morrison challenges us to face the resurrection and believe or disbelieve, and he promotes believing because you can trust the testimony of those who have their throats cut.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · Easter
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Easter is not over as long as Jesus' followers, Christians, his disciples, live out the evidence of his resurrection in their lives by the way they treat others.
by Phil Ware · John 20:1-8 · Resurrection
Phil Ware continues his series that parallels The Story and he brings us to the resurrection of Jesus through the humiliation of his disciples and himself and tying his message to the garments of Jesus.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 15:20 · Good News
The crucifixion and resurrection are at the heart of the good news of Jesus. He came to this world, was rejected and killed, then overcame death and the grave. One day he will come again, and God will judge the world through him. Those who have put their
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2:8-11 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly puts Christmas into perspective by talking about Easter and the resurrection hope of the Savior.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:8-9 · Respect
Rubel Shelly talks about world religions, love, respect, honor, and violence.
by Tim Archer · John 21:12 · Easter · Holiness · Vocation
Special religious days can be nice for recharging our batteries, but the Christian life is lived out 24/7, both in holy places and on dirty streets. God comes to meet us anywhere and everywhere. He doesn't just wait for us inside a church building on East
by Phil Ware · John 20:1-18 · Resurrection
Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus from the Gospel of John called unpredictable, and focuses on Mary Magdalene calling Jesus Lord in the middle of all sorts of grief, sorrow, despair, discouragement, loss, and hopelessness and is given the gift o
by Phil Ware · John 19 · Easter
Phil Ware continues his series called unpredictable on Jesus in the Gospel of John and focuses on Jesus' death and burial through the eyes of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2:1-4 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly helps clarify that Jesus is a historical figure and real, not something imaginary like the Easter Bunny, tooth fairy, and Santa Claus.
by Phil Ware · Mark 16:1-3 · Easter
Phil Ware shares insights on Sunday, the Resurrection Day of the Lord and why the disciples miss it and why we often do as well.