Heartlight has published over 4,000 articles for Christians seeking to follow Jesus in everyday life.Written to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles, these articles remain fully searchable and freely available. While Heartlight is no longer publishing new articles, this library continues to serve as an active, enduring resource to help people live for Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:1 · Unity
Phil Ware continues his series on SpiritFire and challenges us to look at the importance of the unity of the Spirit.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 3:16 · Help
Mike Barres stresses the importance of giving consistent, long-term care to help people overcome the mess they currently find themselves in.
by Marsha Jordan · Titus 3:8
Marsha Jordan reminds us that we may not have the skill set or talents we would choose for ourselves, but we can still change the world through small acts of love.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 6:1 · Mothers
Russ Lawson talks about what husbands and sons should do for the mothers and wives for Mother's Day.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10 · Ministry
Patrick Odum talks about how we are all called to be ministers and challenges us to imagine church lived that way.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · Value
Tom Norvell reminds us to listen to God when we feel like we have nothing to offer, and if we do, we will realize that is enough.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 1:27 · Marriage
Phil Ware gives the basis and background for the section of heartlight.org called together in his grace.
by Steve Brumfield · 1 Corinthians 13:4 · Valentine
Steve Brumfield writes about the way he celebrated Valentine's Day with his wife Sue.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:1 · Grace
Phil Ware uses the climactic moment in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" where he is told to "earn it" to emphasize the difference between grace and obligation.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:51 · Jesus
Phil Ware reflects upon the star the Magi saw and puts it in its context of astrologers from Iran who recognized Jesus as King of the Jews and the religious leaders among the Jews who tried to kill him.
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 53:10 · Christmas
Tom Norvell describes what it is like to be ready for Christmas on Christmas eve and wonders what it was like for God on the eve of His Son's birth into the world.
by Jenny Runkel · Christmas
Jenny Runkel admits that Christmas really stresses her out and she finds a way to cope.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 25:14 · Boldness
Rubel Shelly reminds us that caution rooted in the fear of God can be a bad thing when we are trying to serve him with the gifts he has given us to be used for his glory.
by Bill Denton · Matthew 15:1 · Grace
Bill Denton reminds us that the Gospel of Jesus isn't centered in a list of do's and don't's but in a Savior, Jesus Christ, who was crucified and raised to bring us God's grace.
by Lisa Mikitarian · 1 Corinthians 12:12 · Gifts
Lisa Mikitarian has a sticking key on her laptop, the letter "U" and it makes things look a little strange but it helps remind her how everyone is important!
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 22:34 · God
Paul Faulkner reminds us that the best gift we can give God is the gift of ourselves, loving him completely.
by Bill Sherrill · Acts 20:35 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the spirit of the Christmas season is giving, not receiving and that we need to be a people with a spirit of thanksgiving.
by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Phil Ware describes an experience one of the middle school teachers at his church had while listening to a student talk about receiving presents from a cool church.
by Ron Rose · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Ron Rose reminds us that the best gifts are those we keep in circulation by sharing them with others.
by Larry Davies · 1 Timothy 4:7 · Leadership
Larry Davies offers a Thanksgiving check up for churches and their leaders as he explores things that make for healthy churches.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 4:10 · Gifts
Alan Smith talks about a junior high music teacher whose students didn't play.
by Steve Higginbotham · 1 Peter 4:10 · Talent
Steve Higginbotham writes about Bezalel, an artist who was chosen by God to design and oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and all the sacred items found in it during the rugged time of the wilderness wanderings.
by Tim Archer · John 8:36
Despite common misconceptions, freedom is not granted by governments, nor won on a battlefield. True freedom comes from God and God alone.
by Alan Smith · 1 Thessalonians 2:13 · Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God's gift to Christians, the comforter who helps us and blesses us with his presence.
by Paul Faulkner · Ephesians 5:15 · Christmas
The best gift that can be given is the gift of dedicated time to a family member.
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