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 · Genesis 1:28-29 · Creation
If God does not exist, you can't blame him for the mess this world is in. If He does, He will fix it.
by Russ Lawson · Acts 2:17 · Dream
Russ Lawson challenges us to think about the dreams we dream and then go to work to make them happen.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:16-21 · Parousia
Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:19 · Communion
Phil Ware begins his series on God's Riches for Us at the Table of the Lord and reminds us that we are called to share with those close to us what the Lord has done for us.
by Tim Archer · Judges 6:12 · Fear
The story of Gideon shows us that God can take imperfect people and use them in great ways.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Corinthians 12:7-10 · Providence
Tom Norvell reminds us that there are many things in our lives that may not change, so in those times we need to be sure and lean on the Lord and trust in his grace to sustain us.
by Ron Rose · James 5:16 · Confess
Ron Rose reminds us to own our mistakes, stand up, and look for God's presence to carry us going forward.
by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm
Phil Ware reminds us of the importance of affirmation by talking about a nearly extinct species of blessings called an attaway or attaboy or attagirl.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 3:20 · God
If you connect to the correct power source, you can live a life full of hope, purpuse, and power.
by Patrick D. Odum · James 4:13-15 · Death
Patrick Odum reminds us of the mistiness of life and reminds us to live with a sense of urgency and also anticipation of resurrection and joy.
by Rick Brown · Ephesians 5:17 · Priorities
Rick Brown reminds us of what the big rocks, the big things, are in our lives to ourselves and to God.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 3:4 · Family
Phil Ware looks at the reflection of the Christmas tree lights in his quiet and darkened house and reflects on the grace God has brought into his life this past year.
by Bill Brant · Deuteronomy 10:11-13 · Exodus
Moses had to lead the Israelites, getting them to listen to God. We, too, must impress the words of God upon the hearts of our rag-tag, motley, sinful portion of humanity.
by Katha Winther · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · New Year
Katha Winther shares insights on the New Year, fresh starts, and God's work of salvation in us!
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 116:15
Rubel Shelly writes about a great friend and follower of Jesus, Dr. Everett Blanton.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:57-58 · Christmas
Phil Ware continues his series called When Spirit Becomes Flesh and he focuses on the grit and real world feel of the birth stories and also the joy that comes from Jesus' birth.
by Tim Archer · John 3:16 · Gifts · Giving
People like to give gifts at Christmas and all year round. That's because our God is a giving God, and it feels good to do things that are like God.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-20 · Christmas
Rick Brown writes about a rare snowfall in Houston and how the wonder of it all, then the reality and boredom of it all, parallel the sense of wonder we have with Jesus.
by Ron Rose · Hebrews 1:14
Ron Rose talks about the angels and holy moments in our lives and calls us to recognize them and be them for those who need a touch of God's grace.
by Danny Sims · Luke 1:26-33 · Christmas
Danny Sims shares insights into what God is saying in Jesus using the Communion we share at Christmas.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:13-14 · Christmas
Phil Ware continues his series on When Spirit Becomes Flesh and talks about Jesus as heaven's light.
by Steve Ridgell · John 8:44 · Satan
Satan feeds us lies that let us feel good about doing what we really wanted to do all along.
by Bill Sherrill · John 3:1-12 · Belonging · Believe
Bill Sherrill comes along and gives us a reminder and a dose of humility so that we can understand that God is beyond our ability to comprehend.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 1:23 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Christmas is about God getting involved in our messy world with us.
by Phil Ware · John 1:14 · Christmas
Phil Ware takes an incident of love and laughter with his foster grandson and learns a powerful insight into God, who chose to let us see his face and hear his voice in Jesus.
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