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 Joe Beam · Hebrews 13:4 · Marriage
Joe Beam's weekly questions and answers on marriage and love.
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 Rubel Shelly · Galatians 5:14 · Neighbor
Rubel Shelly talks about the difference between being a legalist and a good neighbor when one is above the law.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20 · Church
Phil Ware continues his series on experiencing God and focuses on experiencing God through Jesus in community with all of its challenges and opportunities.
by Warren Baldwin · Matthew 25:14-30
Warren Baldwin reminds us of what God has entrusted us with to invest in our lives in ministry and receive interest on his investment.
by Danny Sims · Luke 9:23-25 · Jesus
Danny Sims takes a weird mixture of folks and reminds us that we are what we are, so look at your life and see if that is who you want to be!
by Mike Barres · Matthew 3:11 · Holy Spirit
Mike Barres talks about burning wood and the fire forcing out the moisture so it can burn brighter and longer.
by Dr. Rebecca Dowden · Hebrews 12:1-3 · Adversity
Rebecca Dowden shares an emotional look at a decision to not have children.
by Wesley Shutt · John 5:17 · Jesus · Redemption · Delivered
If you Google "Hand of God" the initial results are probably not what you might have expected.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 12:1-3 · Focus
Sarah Stirman talks about running and rolling her ankle and how it made her afraid to focus on the goal and see the sights.
by Phil Ware · John 17:3
Phil Ware begins a series of messages on knowing God and being drawn into a relationship with Him.
by Ron Rose · Romans 8:28 · Adversity
Ron Rose talks about a couple that loses everything beside faith and then finds an opportunity to influence others for God.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:3-4 · Jesus
Rubel Shelly reminds us of another way to be like Jesus and be above the law in a good way.
by Sarah Stirman · Philippians 3:7-16 · Holidays
Sarah Stirman reflects on the holiday blues, the ending of Christmas, and the extravagance and expense of the holiday, both modern and old.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 8:28 · New Year
Russ Lawson writes to remind us about God's work in our lives even when things are crazy and feel out of control.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · New Year · Newness · New Life
God can make our lives new, giving us a fresh start. He wipes out past mistakes, letting us begin again.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:7-16 · Achievement
Tom Norvell looks at how the disciples must have felt right after Jesus' death and then talks about a year ending and the New Year beginning.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 2:1-12 · 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 Tony Thompson · John 3:16-17 · Christmas
Tony Thompson helps us put Christmas in perspective: God loves us!
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2:1-11 · Christmas
Patrick Odum reflects on a Matthews who is a scientist who determined the star when Jesus was born and reminds us that it is not the star, but the one to whom it pointed, that is important.
by Danny Sims · Luke 2:39-40 · Christmas
Danny Sims gives us a staccato version of the birth of Jesus and the following narratives about His first trip to the Temple.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 2:10 · Christmas
The things that make Christmas so special are available to the Christian all year long.
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 53 · 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 Rubel Shelly · Luke 23:32-39 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Christmas can be a time where we escape the realities of the world and rejoice.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:8-20 · Shepherd
Phil Ware talks about the significance of shepherds being found at the manger of Jesus.
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