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 Tammy Marcelain · Luke 15 · Mercy
Tammy Marcelain talks about Henri Nouwen's book and also about the prodigal son and the great love of God.
by Tim Archer · Colossians 2:20-21 · Joy
Though Swinburne's characterization of Jesus as the pale Galilean is famous, it's also very wrong. Jesus brought a colorful, joy-filled life to this world.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Missions
Phil Ware talks about being mission-minded and outreach oriented and not letting other cultures, languages, ethnicities, races, or differences block us from sharing Jesus.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 13:15-16 · Sabbath
Patrick Odum reminds us of the importance to rest, to have a Sabbath, to reboot.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Corinthians 6:12 · Withdraw
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we don't have to answer unwanted email, mail, or phone calls just because it is there.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 5:6
Phil Ware continues his call to kingdom series and focusing on having the reputation as the church that helps people.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23 · Jesus
Jesus does not call us so He can fit into what we want. He calls us to fit into what He wants.
by Ron Rose · Romans 15:13 · Trust
Ron Rose talks about trust issues and reveals that it is a God-thing, empowered by the Holy Spirit.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 15:1-5 · Life
Tom Norvell uses Psalm 15 to help direct us to having a list to help us live an unshakable life.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 2:6 · Evangelism
All too frequently people claiming to follow Jesus separate proclamation from compassion, evangelism from service, but if we have a DNA connection with Jesus, both must be present.
by Tim Archer · 1 John 3:2 · Life After Death
The only thing we really need to know about life after death is that Jesus will be there with us
by Pasquale R. Mingarelli · Ephesians 4:17-5:20 · Renewal
Pasquale Mingarelli shares pictures and a Bible study to help us remember that spring is the time for renewal
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:2-3 · Encourage
Rubel Shelly tells a funny story about a sad situation and reminds us to help each other carry our burdens.
by Phil Ware · Mark 1:14-15 · Kingdom
Phil Ware talks about climbing to the top of a mountain and seeing all the beauty that he never realized was there and uses this metaphor to talk about the difference between church and kingdom.
by Steve Ridgell · Revelation 3:1 · Church
Church buildings may end up as museums, churches don't. God invites you to become part of a living,growing community.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 6:33-34 · Prayer
Tom Norvell talks about a sleepless night that leads to a great time of prayer and some key lessons about prayer.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28 · Providence
Rubel Shelly talks about how badly rejection hurts and our temptation to react in negative ways, but also uses Warren Buffett as an example of someone who failed forward.
by Phil Ware · John 7:1-5
Phil Ware shares insight on James, the brother of Jesus, and how the resurrection completely changed his life and what he believed about Jesus.
by Phil Ware · John 19:25 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware writes a meditation on what Mary may have thought as she stood at the foot of Jesus' cross as he died, using the theme of wood in his life to connect the story.
by Tim Archer · Romans 5:1 · Peace
Peace with God comes through trusting in Jesus, trusting in His love and His care for us.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 15:8-10 · Salvation
Patrick Odum writes about a lost class ring and compares it to Jesus' parable about the lost coin and reminds us that the joy of someone coming to Christ should thrill us, too.
by Rubel Shelly · Exodus 1:8-22 · Future
Rubel Shelly reminds us to choose wisely what we do and invest in because we can change the future and we should try to do so for God's glory.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 24:35-37 · Judgment
Tom Norvell talks about his NCAA March madness tournament bracket and compares it to some predictions he is sure of in Scripture.
by Phil Ware · James 1:1 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware shares some insight and background on James the brother of Jesus and how he disbelieved, but came to faith.
by Bill Brant · Acts 1:8
We, the present day followers of Jesus, are the progeny of those men and women of the first century. The mission is now ours! With 2/3 of the 6.7 billion of the world's population who don't know Jesus, we have much to do.
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