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 · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Parenting · Leadership · Purpose
So often leaders do not do their most important work, living out God's purpose for them, because they are so busy handling problems and crises.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 5:38-39 · Patience · Revenge · Vengeance
For many people "getting even" is what they're interested in and they won't be satisfied until it's done. They don't want someone to escape justice. Unfortunately, they fail to realize that never happens on this side of heaven's judgement.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 1:24-25 · Death · Eternal
Everything that isn't from God will fade, perish, die, and pass away.
by Amy Nappa · Matthew 25 · Grief · Jesus · Character
When we touch those in need and treat them with dignity, we are touching Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Leadership · Mentoring · Perseverance
Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?
by David Smith · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Character · Attitude · Compassion
Sometimes it is helpful to just see the Gospel of Jesus demonstrated; that's what the movie Radio helps do for us.
by Janice Price · Hebrews 12:39-40 · Christian Living · Grief · Character
One of the very best ways to honor the memory and life of someone we respect who has died is to use what they have taught us and shown us to bless the living.
by Phil Ware · Romans 15:5-7 · Character · Attitude · Friendliness
How we treat the folks we don't HAVE to be nice to reveals a whole lot about us.
by Randy Becton · Mark 6:31 · Stress · Blessed · Rest
God designed us to need a Sabbath rest -- not as Law, but as grace.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 5:13-16 · Character · Witnessing · Influence
Who has the greatest influence, you on the world or the world on you?
by Patrick D. Odum · Isaiah 43:1-7 · Forgiveness · Purpose · Grace
God has given us a new name and a new identity to go with his purposes; let's not let the world stick us with any of our old names.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 10:21 · Attitude · Example · Scripture
We don't need a bunch of engineering drawings or theologian ramblings to understand God's Word; we just need a child-like heart.
by Dave Cook · 1 Peter 3:15-16 · Evangelism · Witnessing
We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.
by Lou Seckler · Matthew 6:32 · Abba Father · Blessed · Worry
When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:15-16 · Purpose · Prayer · Stress
How do we cluster activities to allow us to focus our energies on doing God's will for our lives rather than spending all of our time in routine, daily, maintenance activities?
by Randy Becton · James 1:26-27 · Jesus · Pain · Waiting
compassion, concern, care, Christ, love, Jesus, Church
by Alan Smith · Matthew 5:38-44 · Forgiveness · Redemption · Kindness
Is it better to live with the philosophy of eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth or to practice forgiveness and kindness?
by Russ Lawson · Luke 6:28 · Christian Living · Forgiveness · Character
Doing the right thing is hard, but the retirement benefits make it worth the effort -- just ask Jesus!
by Paul Lee · Stress · Endurance
So often we push everything to the edge... we have just enough money, we're always running just slightly behind, we're always returning our video rentals late, we're going right up to the deadline on every project. Wouldn't it be nice to have some margin,
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 1:8-10 · Rationalizing · Denial
Rather than blame others for our sin or finding excuses to rationalize away our guilt, let's be honest with ourselves and with God!
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:12 · Attitude · Peace · Contentment
I haven't learned to be content because I'm always wishing for more, but I'm trying and haven't stopped!
by Phil Ware · James 4:13-16 · Character · Attitude · Perseverance
A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.
by David Smith · Matthew 12:1-8 · Jesus · Character · Attitude
We are often tempted to focus on the gift that is costly, but not greatest, when often the greatest gift that is needed is mercy.
by Alan Smith · Philippians 1:9 · Humor · Faith · Discernment
With all that is said to us, we must practice discernment if we are ever going to really find the truth.
by Cary Branscum · Matthew 5:1-12 · Purpose · Blessed · Lucky
Luck has many definitions depending upon those with whom you visit; but Christians are blessed!
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