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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.

Garage Junk

Throwing away old toys and furniture help remind us that we will never be thrown away. We will live forever.

Today's must have items are tomorrow's junk. Are we?

So What Do You Collect?

Ron Rose writes about collecting fingerprints -- God's fingerprints -- and how they are stories that are longing to be told.

Everyone collects something, why not fingerprints left by God?

Riding Out Life's Tsunamis

Rubel Shelly shares insight into one survivor of the tsunami and how his courage has opened the door for the people of his island to survive.

Do we have the courage to face the waves head on?

Sunburned

Our world is messed up, and that's nothing new. Ever since the Fall, things have been in a state of imperfection.

You're not getting any younger!

Overcoming Blunders with Grace

Rubel Shelly writes about an embarrassing moment by a Washington insider and staffer and a 4-star General.

Open mouth and insert foot or extend grace?

My Dog Just Thinks He Understands Me

It is not possible for us to understand the mind and ways of God. We are not on the same level. We are more like a Master and his dog.

I no more understand God than my dog understands me.

Fifteen

Phil Ware introduces the Heartlight 15 year anniversary month and hints at things to come.

What is so great about the number 15?

The Face of Jesus

Brian McCutchen reminds us that the first real glimpse of Jesus most people see is our own face.

What does Jesus look like?

Church

In the end, the church is the group of people that belong to God. Other meanings may cloud our understanding, but we need to see that that's what the church is.

The word

Unchanging

Pat Mingarelli shares photos of geese on a frozen lake and reminds us of the constants of unchanging nature and the God who is faithful and dependable and unchanging and just.

In the world of chaotic change, is there anything predictable and dependable?

Who Cares What Your Children Pray?

Joe Beam talks about the damage to children because of divorce using scientific evidence to refute the anecdotal "God wants me to be happy" excuse said so often.

Should I stay?

Number 1

Phil Ware shares some thoughts on Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, family, commitments, being a winner, and being number 1.

Who really is the best of all of time?

Yes Be Yes, No Be No

Say what you mean and then do what you say. Those around you will come to trust you when your actions are the same as your words.

Are you as good as your word?

Psalm 46

Psalm 46 with a prayer added, especially in light of the situation in Japan.

Where do we go in such times of upheaval?

Measuring Japan's Tragedy

Rubel Shelly talks about the disaster in Japan and our need to help.

What can we do and what should we do?

Each Has a Name

Phil Ware talks about our broken world, spring, the tsunami and earthquakes in Japan, and the Lord's prayer.

Let's begin somewhere, doing something, and not just talk about it!

What I Learned at Dog Obedience School

The point of obedience school was for my dog to learn life is better with me as his master. It is true for me and God as well.

What I learned about following God at obedience training for my dog.

10 Things to Do with Elevator Time

Ron Rose talks about redeeming elevator time and listening to the Holy Spirit about ways to minister and be a blessing to people.

Have you ever redeemed your time on an elevator?

Your Life in God's Mission

Rubel Shelly talks about using our work and workplace as the place we live out God's mission for us.

Can you visualize your workplace as your mission?

GO_fearlessly

Phil Ware completes the shift series with the theme of going fearlessly, and focuses on sharing our hope and following the Great Commission.

Is this outside your EEZ?

What Everybody Should Know

There are common beliefs that are completely wrong, like the idea that the Great Wall of China is the only manmade object visible from space. The Bible contains nothing but truth.

Common knowledge isn't always right

Too Much, Too Many, & Too Little

Tom Norvell reminds us that there is simply too much, too many, and too little.

What do you do when there you find yourself in the

Trickle Down Parenting

Joe Beam shares the concept of trickle down parenting by demonstrating with a couple of parents of a baby and toddler.

How can I start the trickle down effect in my family?

GIVE Generously?

Phil Ware continues his SHIFT series and focuses upon giving generously as a privilege and grace.

So what's the grace and privilege we are supposed to find here?

Spiderman and Jesus

Spiderman is a story about new identity, new power, and the battle between good and evil. So is the Jesus story. And it is real.

What I learned about Jesus from Spiderman