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 Steve Ridgell · 1 Peter 3:15 · Evangelism
Sometimes it takes a major life crisis for people to realize they need Jesus. Be ready to share your faith.
by Phil Ware · Mark 6:30-44 · Weakness
Phil Ware looks into Jesus feeding the five thousand and reminds us that he longs to do amazing things through us, too!
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12:1-3 · God · Immanuel · Presence
Phil Ware and James Nored remind us that we can journey with God like Abraham, knowing that he goes with us until he brings us fully home.
by Phil Ware · Mark 6:1-6
Phil Ware challenges us with a hard truth about our low expectations of what we believe Jesus can do with us, for us, and through us -- are we, the church, the Nazareth of today?
by Patrick D. Odum · Psalm 103:10 · Grace
Patrick Odum shares an insightful take on the target of Cubs' fans wrath for the past years for interfering with a foul ball trying to be caught by Moises Alou.
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:1-20 · Demons
Phil Ware reminds us the battle we are in with Satan with our lives and how Jesus can end our bondage to him.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 15 · Faithfulness
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that Abraham's journey of faith wasn't easy, his life was not perfect, and his questions for God were real.
by Phil Ware · Mark 4 · Fear
Phil Ware looks at Jesus and how he brings us victory over our worst fears as adults.
by Michele Howe · 1 Peter 1:18-32
Michele Howe reminds of that glorious moments are precious and fleeting, until they last forever with Jesus in glory.
by Tim Archer · Mark 5:19 · Evangelism
We forget that the story of Jesus is good news, something that should be naturally shared with people we know.
by Phil Ware · Mark 4:30-32 · Transformation · TRANSENDING
Phil Ware introduces us to the concept of TRANSENDING.church and calls us to be a people who gather to transform and scatter.
by Phillip Morrison · Acts 2:38-39 · Baptism
Phillip Morrison shares some beautiful insight on unity, baptism, and how the water can be our friend if we let it!
by Rubel Shelly · John 17 · Unity
Rubel Shelly gives us a practical, yet very challenging, set of practices to help us pursue unity with other believers without compromising our own faith and commitment to Scripture.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues looking at the gospel of Mark and reminds us that Jesus isn't a patch on religion or a new joy to infuse old and stale religion; he is an altogether all new thing.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 1:20-21 · Promises
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that God keeps his promises and Jesus is the ultimate proof that God's promises can be trusted!
by Phil Ware · Mark 2:13-17
Phil Ware asks a bunch of troubling questions as he looks at the story of Jesus and his call of Levi and the party Levi had at his house afterwords.
by Phil Ware · John 1:14-18
Phil Ware challenges us to remember that Jesus was God made touchable and that Communion makes God touchable to us again.
by Max Lucado · Philippians 1:19-24 · Heaven
Max Lucado reminds us about our freedom to choose Jesus and eternal life or not.
by Phil Ware · Mark 2:1-12
Phil Ware reminds us of Mark's story about Jesus and the four friends who dug a hole in the roof to get their buddy to Jesus.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12:1-3 · Faith
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the call of the Lord to leave and follow no matter the cost.
by Phil Ware · Mark 1:32-45 · Obedience
Phil Ware reminds us that authentic ministry involves listening for the will of God in time in God's presence, genuine compassionate and personal care for those who are broken, and obedience to Jesus as our Lord.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 11:26
Phil Ware reminds us that The Lord's Supper is not a time to just look back, but also a time of great anticipation and eager expectation for the Lord's return.
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 5:20 · Evangelism
A parable is a story that illustrates a spiritual point -- like selling phone book ads and making disciples.
by Phil Ware · Mark 1:1-9 · Salvation
Phil Ware shares insight on the beginning of Mark's gospel and how salvation is preceded by service, serving comes before saving, and the gospel always begins with a servant.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:14-16 · Communion
Phil Ware reminds us that the cross was personal to Jesus and to us and because of it, we come to God as our 'Abba Father.'
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