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 Mike Barres · 1 Peter 3:17 · Suffering
Suffering and death for the cause of Christ are now viewed as something sad, unnecessary, and a wast.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 7:12 · Change · Growth
If we are going to change and grow, we're going to have to know what motivates that kind of change: affection, acceptance, and self-respect.
by Scott Owings · 2 Timothy 3:16-17
If we are to grow in our spiritual walk, we must exercise the Spirit within us and one way is lectio divina, sacred reading.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 22:36-40 · Witnessing
We've got to show the world that we will actually love them way we claim we will.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 3:5-8 · First
We must realize that rules and deep thought are both necessary if we are to figure out how to live for God in a world like ours.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:33 · Maturity
Learning to pay the price to get better or else we'll become irrelevant.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 28:18-20 · Growth
We need to evaluate how we are growing and have a plan to continue to grow.
by Joey Cope · Influence
The continental breakfast allows from some people watching and friend making.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 28:7 · Thanksgiving
A whale gives the author a reason to look at gratitude and ingratitude and see them as a choice since gratitude seems to be built into the natural instinct.
by Tom Norvell · John 1:19-20 · Honesty
Let's make sure our words are true and fair and honest, completely.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:13-16 · Example
The interconnectedness of our world isn't bad, but really an opportunity to do good and bring redemptive influence.
by Bill Sherrill · Revelation 2:2-5 · Spirituality
For God, losing our loving passion for His Son and His Kingdom is a major concern and we should repent!
by Jeff Lee · Matthew 7:21-27
Rather than following the whims of culture, let's obey God's word.
by Paul Faulkner · Acts 3:26 · Repentance
God blesses us by giving us Jesus and also a holy lifestyle.
by John Roberts · Matthew 7:3-5 · Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy does exist in the church and we should weed it out, but it doesn't exempt us from church.
by Russ Lawson · 2 Samuel 12:23 · Death
We miss our loved ones when they die, but we can live in such a way to make sure that we see them again.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 4:16 · Pain · Stress
Sometimes rather than destroying us, pain and stress sometimes can make us stronger and grow.
by Phil Ware · Romans 13:11-14 · Parousia
We should live passionately expecting the Lord's return.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 14:22-33 · Faithfulness
We don't usually sink into sin all of a sudden, but it is a gradual thing that leads us away when we do not call on the Lord for help.
by Jerry Dyess · James 1:14-15 · Leadership
A self-destructive meal at a mud hole reminds us of how our own desires can blind us to the dangers of our own greed and lust for power.
by Paul Faulkner · Romans 12:1-2 · Sin
When we lose the Bible as our moral compass, then we are left without a good understanding of right and wrong and sin.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 6:35 · Faith · Compassion
Real faith leads us to act and not just talk about problems.
by Amy C. Baker · Luke 12:22-31 · Renewal
We all need to get away now and again and retreat into the quietness and grace of God for our renewal.
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