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 Richard Ellis · 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 · Endurance
Sometimes we need to resign from the war and surrender, trusting that we have the ultimate victory in Jesus.
by Elizabeth Price · 1 Timothy 4 · Bible
When we truly focus on God's word, it can come to life for us just like we can see the stars after our eyes get used to the darkness.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:7-8 · Love · Service
Our actions nearly always speak louder than our words, especially when people cannot understand our words!
by Tom Norvell · 1 Corinthians 15:21-58 · Resurrection · Hope
We all face the let down of failures on the next day; how will we handle the next day?
by Joey Cope · John 16:33 · Promises
God's disclaimers are much better than those on medicine bottles!
by Rubel Shelly · Genesis 37:5-8 · Dream
Don't let criticism, jealousy, envy, or opposition keep you from pursuing your dreams of doing something significant for God.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:14-16 · Influence · Life · Light
In a world of darkness, an intensely focused life is going to emit a lot of light in our dark world.
by Randy Becton · Acts 4:10-12 · Salvation
The movie Titanic gripped our hearts, but only Jesus offers permanent love, rescue, and salvation.
by Kelly Breece · Ruth 1:14-19 · Women
Women, sisters in Christ, are such a blessing for support, friendship, help and encouragement.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:8 · Love
No matter how we understand God's love, it is deeper than we can imagine.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 32:9
When we mess things up, we need to confess and say we're sorry and change our behaviors and our heart.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 13:11 · Time · Rapture · Parousia
Time is swiftly passing, but rather than trying to deny it, we should welcome and celebrate it because it brings us closer to our salvation.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 5:15-17 · Important
We get so flustered about little things, God teach us to know what is important.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 11:28-29 · Rest
We must take time to pause and rest in the gracious presence of God.
by Mike Barres · Ephesians 2:10 · Passion · Vision · Burden
We must live our burden, passion, and vision if we are to honor God.
by Dr. Jeff Lee · Philippians 2:5-11 · Humility
We must serve others with the humility of Jesus.
by Alan Smith · 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 · Purity · Sexuality
God's word is clear: stay away from sexual immorality.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 6:30-33 · Rest · Renewal
Sometimes we have to take a break from all the information overload!
by Lynn Anderson · Hebrews 13:7-8 · Leadership · Vision
Where can you find tools and resources for setting a vision for your congregation?
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Change · Transformation · Resolutions
The New Year's resolutions that we committed to keep begin in earnest today and they won't be possible without the help of God because there are no simple changes.
by Mike Barres · James 2:1-9 · Favoritism
We must welcome those other reject and leave out because that is what Jesus did.
by Bill Sherrill · Acts 20:7 · Communion
At the start of a New Year, let's make a commitment to remember the meaning of the Lord's Supper and Jesus' sacrifice.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:8-10 · Love · Motivation
While heaven and hell, punishment and reward, may be motivation for our behavior, eventually God wants us to be motivated by love.
by Jeff Lee · Matthew 2:10-11
The wise men brought gifts to Jesus that reflect their respect, time, thoughtfulness, and generosity -- but what kind of gifts do we give to Jesus?
by Russ Lawson · Mark 16:15-16 · Grace
We couldn't pay the debt of our sin, so God paid it for us in Jesus, but will we accept this gift?
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