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 Bill Brant · John 2:17 · Outrage
Should we not be more than verbally “outraged” when others burn, mock or destroy elements of faith that are precious to us who claim to follow Christ? In our antichristian world aren’t we expected to stand up and stand firm for what we believe in?
by Phil Ware · John 5:1-16 · Grace
Phil Ware continues his series called UNPREDICTABLE about Jesus and his love and grace and call to follow him in holiness and reminds us that grace calls us from sin and death and to a life of holiness.
by Rick Brown · Matthew 7:14-21 · Obedience
Rick Brown challenges us to get off the dock and into the water, to quit talking and to start obeying, to dive in and to swim.
by Tim Archer · 2 Kings 5 · Faith
The Old Testament story of Naaman teaches us about trusting God, even when we don't understand what's going on.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 1:8-9 · Addiction
Rubel Shelly uses Josh Hamilton's public confession about a slip in alcohol use to remind us of our need to be truthful about the addictions that enslave us.
by Phil Ware · John 9 · Compassion
Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus called UNPREDICTABLE and focuses on seeing people as Jesus sees them.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 2:22 · Change · Champion
Ruble Shelly helps think through some of the challenges of change!
by Steve Ridgell · Psalm 139:13-16 · Time
Leap year appears to have an extra day. The Mayan calendar has some people wondering if time as we know it is about to end. How much time do we have left and how do we use it?
by Tom Norvell · 1 Samuel 3:10 · Quiet Time
Tom Norvell reminds us to listen to God's voice for time alone with him to be renewed, rekindled, and directed to what matters most in our lives and on our to do lists.
by Phil Ware · John 4:43-54 · Faith
Phil Ware continues his series on UNPREDICTABLE and reminds us that faith needs to show itself before proof comes or it's not faith and we're not blessed!
by Tim Archer · Genesis 8:20 · Church
Life in the church isn't always easy, just as living on the ark with a bunch of animals wasn't easy for Noah. But what's the alternative?
by Phil Ware · John 3 · Difference
Phil Ware continues his series on Outside the Walls, looking at Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman at the well and reminding us that they are more alike than they are different: both need Jesus and his truth, life, and love.
by Rick Brown · Romans 15:7 · Hospitality
Rick Brown challenges us to be welcoming to those who are outsiders and those we do not know.
by Steve Ridgell · Joshua 24:15 · Decide
The Christian life is a life of intentional choices made every day. You cannot live that life on auto-check.
by Tom Norvell · 1 John 3:16-20 · Valentine
Tom Norvell talks about God's love for us in Jesus and also anniversaries.
by Phil Ware · John 2:1-11
Phil Ware shares a message centered on John 2 and Jesus' miracle of turning the water to wine at Cana in Galilee because of Mary's concern and intervention.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 10:28-31 · Fear
Russ Lawson talks about fear, uncertainty, and doubt, or FUD, and how God's word and God speaks into each of these to give us life.
by Bill Brant · Nehemiah 1:1 · Ministry
Today we tend to think that only "Spiritual leaders" can talk or tell us about Jesus. That the "professional staff" are the only ones with training and insight to convey the important passages to others. Yet the history of Judeo-Christian faith demonstrat
by Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · Incarnation
Phil Ware talks about why he and about 100 others go to Peru each year when it costs so much.
by Larry Davies · 1 Timothy 4:16-18 · Judging
Larry Davies writes about the proper attitude to face evaluations and how to avoid fear as we approach them.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 2:13-15 · Values · Vote
Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is really no such thing as the Christian vote, but a reality that politics often uses religion and religion gets used in politics, but the kingdom of God comes in different ways.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 4:3 · Opportunity
Phil Ware reminds us of our need for God's help to open hearts so that we can share Jesus with others.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 · Change
Ron Rose writes about change and how it is not only inevitable, but it is the answer to life's greatest challenges and the wind upon which faith sails.
by Steve Ridgell · James 1:6-7 · Following Jesus
Cell phones that don't work validate all your fears about technology. Some people have that same thought about Jesus when eveything in life does not work like they want.
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