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 Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13-16 · Parenting
Each year the start of school reminds us that our children are a little closer to moving out and away from us.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:8-10 · Home
Tom Norvel writes about his daughter moving and how his heart is still in a quest for home and that after she settles in to this place, he hopes she still continues her quest for home.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:17-21 · Christian Living
We spend much of our life between highs and lows, great times and bad times, and we must learn to use this time productively.
by Melissa Troyer · Psalm 139:8-12 · Presence
Melissa Troyer is on the road with her family visiting West Texas where she was raised and she and her family encounter God in an old rest stop where earth and sky meet.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:4-5 · Perseverance
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we need to not give up when our life seems to be in the toilet, because as often archaeologists do, we can sometimes find the greatest treasures in the most surprising places.
by Bill Denton · Luke 22:27
While it may not be fun, service is the role of Jesus!
by Phil Ware · Mark 2:23-3:6 · Evangelism
We are called to live in the strong currents where Jesus' Kingdom meets the world and those trapped by darkness, but we need to know there is both danger and richness.
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