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 · Leviticus 20:7
Rubel Shelly reminds us that all space is sacred space and that all of life is bound up with the holy because God is with us and in us.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 12:3-10 · Service
Russ Lawson describes why it is hard and important to be willing to play second fiddle in the Lord's orchestra.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 · Hope
As Christians, we have hope because of what we are waiting, or more importantly, whom we are waiting for.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-16 · Faithfulness · Atheism
Rubel Shelly comments on the recommendation of Francis Collins nomination for the head of NIH and the Sam Harris criticism of his nomination.
by Phil Ware · John 20:18-22 · Discipleship
Phil Ware talks about theodicy, why good people suffer and the call to follow Jesus no matter what.
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:45-48 · Witnessing
Phil Ware imagines a conversation that the apostle Peter might have had with a visitor to him in prison shortly before his execution.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:1-4 · Health
Christians have the only certain security during times of epidemic illness.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 10:19-25 · Worship
Phil Ware reminds us that there should be no line between sacred and secular for followers of Jesus.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:12-13 · Faith
Russ Lawson shares a story of remarkable faith and the line, I am not Moses, but God is still Jehovah.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:23 · Persecution
Phil Ware uses Timothy's release from prison to be an opportunity to look at how we are to live in a culture opposed to Christianity.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 90:12 · Time · Eternal
We need to have an eternal perspective on things. Our lives here are finite, but God offers life without end.
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 4:12 · Future
In a world that is facing an uncertain future, Christians know that Jesus is the one certain thing we can count on.
by Ron Rose · Philippians 3 · Achievement
Ron Rose talks about a real Secret Santa or two and reminds us that we can be a blessing to others and be one too.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:17-4:1 · Lord
Phil Ware takes us back to Colossians 3 and challenges us to take a close look at the places where we do not allow Jesus to be Lord of our lives.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:24-2:3 · Jesus
Phil Ware shares a principle from Colossians and asks us to think about how Jesus would respond to this desperate housewife.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:1-5 · Witnessing
Phil Ware talks about persecution of believers today and how we can make a difference.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 13:7-8 · Jesus
Tom Norvell reminds us that in the world of massive change, Jesus is the same.
by Mike Barres · 2 Timothy 1:8 · Perseverance
Mike Barres contrasts our whiny little attempts at perseverance and compares it to the real martyrs in the world and calls us to genuine perseverance.
by Tom Norvell · Acts 18:8 · Witnessing
Tom Norvell reminds us to keep on speaking up for the Lord even in hostile situations and difficult circumstances.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Maturity
Rubel Shelly writes about the daily self-discipline of writing that author John Grisham displays and is the secret to his success.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 24:44 · Parousia
Patrick Odum challenges all of us to live as if it is our last hour on earth.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:5-8 · Work
Rubel Shelly reminds us that for Christians all of life is a place of sacred activity, especially our work.
by Russ Lawson · Luke 12:14-23 · Aging
Russ Lawson reminds us that what we pursue for security and to help us live longer really determines the quality of our lives in our older years, and God must be the center of all of that.
by Tom Norvell · Micah 6:8 · Grace
How do we know what God expects of us or what it takes to please him? By listening to what he tells us to do in Micah 6:8.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 102:1-28 · Eternal
We can cry out to God and know he hears us and that our children and our grandchildren's futures are in his hands.
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