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 Rubel Shelly · Matthew 18:3 · Grandfather
Rubel Shelly tells a story about a granddaughter named Avery who shared her grandpa with a little boy alone on grandparents' day at her school.
by Kelly Breece · Proverbs 21:30 · Baseball
Kelly Breece talks about her son, Shane, and his first hit in baseball.
by Larry Zinck · 2 Corinthians 6:2 · Perseverance
Life is accomplished and made worthwhile by sticking to our goals and doing things one step, one brick, at a time.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10 · Faithfulness
Little things, done faithfully, like taking out the garbage, are the glue, the grace, of ongoing and lasting relationships and marriages.
by Alan Smith · Luke 16:10 · Urgency
So often we have the grandiose promises we've made, when in reality we won't do the small stuff!
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 18:10 · Children
We must learn to intervene to help children in our world.
by Jeff Lee · Mark 10:13 · Children
We can do some pretty stupid things when it comes to kids!
by Sarah Stirman · Psalm 37:4 · Heart
When we delight in someone, their desires become our own, and that's especially important when you have a little boy who loves baseball or a Father in heaven who loves you.
by Elizabeth Price · Deuteronomy 6:5 · Reading
Bookmarks are those little reminders that are hard to get rid of.