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 Rob Woodfin · Mark 14:32-50 · Jesus
Rob Woodfin ponders the imponderable and seeks answers to our greatest question, how do I not let anxiety control me, and reminds us of God's grace.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 10:19-25 · Worship
Sarah Stirman says she doesn't go to church to worship God, so what does she go for?
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:8 · Focus
Russ Lawson had his share of tough things and hard roads growing up, but he chooses NOT to dwell on those things, but the positive ones.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 John 1:10 · Authenticity
The reality of Christian life is not that we do not sin. It is seen in how we react to our sin.
by Ron Rose · Job 42:5-6 · Life
Ron Rose writes about life's obstacles and challenges us to follow the example of others who have lived beyond their limits.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:13-14 · Delivered
Phil Ware shares another insight from Colossians about deliverance from the dead-end alleys, the dark dungeons, and the pits that keep us trapped and reminds us how Jesus brings deliverance.
by Russ Lawson · Isaiah 9:6 · Spiritual Focus
Russ Lawson has a claustrophobic experience with an MRI machine and it teaches him a lot about who he is and what God is doing in his life.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 6:31-34 · Stress
Patrick Odum learns that Chicago is the most stressful city in America and shares some insight on stress.
by Ann Voskamp · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 · Marriage
Ann Voskamp is reminded of a night where love was first ignited and how it still burns brightly, even in the most mundane moments of life.
by Mike Barres · Psalm 1:1-5 · Truth
Mike Barres reminds us that often what culture is giving us as water is not God's truth and will rot our roots.
by Bill Brant · 2 Timothy 1:7-10 · Christian Living · Forgiveness · Jesus
Today, now, as our world continues to spiral from disaster to warfare, to inhumanity, we must also proclaim the Urgently Important: that our Savior, Jesus Christ, has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12
Rubel Shelly shares some insight on the golden rule applied to office relationships.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:3-6 · Growth
Phil Ware shares with us ideas about growth and how God has re-created us to be like Jesus and be full of life and growth, spiritually and physically.
by Dr. Tom Pousche · Exodus 13:17-22 · Test
Tom Pousche uses his big experience to help him better understand the need for testing to prepare us for the journey ahead.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 6:9-10 · Love
Phil Ware talks about ways we can help with hurricane relief.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 101 · Attitude
Tom Norvell talks about the struggles of moving and the way people in customer service promise more than they can deliver.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Priorities
Mike Barres reminds us to move things around in our schedules to fit our priorities.
by Tim Archer · 1 John 2:17 · Eternal
When people talk about forever, it doesn't mean an eternity. But when God talks about forever, it means time without end.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 25:14-30 · 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 Phil Ware · Colossians 1:18-23 · Abba Father
Phil Ware describes a dream a friend had about Phil's dad -- and he shares how hard it is for him to accept that God feels that way about him, too.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 100:1-5 · Praise
Tom Norvell reminds us that we need to live like the Lord is our God!
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 2:1-6 · Prayer
Phil Ware reflects on 9-11 and reminds us to pray, while directing us to read and think through our faith.
by Alan Smith · Colossians 1:26-27 · Negative · Mystery
Alan Smith talks about the concept of mystery from Colossians and Ephesians and how God has revealed his mystery.
by Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Patrick Odum challenges us to see the basic call of our lives to live for Jesus.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 John 5:13 · Assurance
Jesus came so we could live an abundant life secure in the knowledge that we will live eternally in heaven.
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