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 Alan Smith · 1 John 4:10 · Love · Motivation
While heaven and hell, punishment and reward, may be motivation for our behavior, eventually God wants us to be motivated by love.
by Jeff Lee · Matthew 2:10
The wise men brought gifts to Jesus that reflect their respect, time, thoughtfulness, and generosity -- but what kind of gifts do we give to Jesus?
by Russ Lawson · Mark 16:15 · Grace
We couldn't pay the debt of our sin, so God paid it for us in Jesus, but will we accept this gift?
by Patrick D. Odum · Ephesians 2:10 · Grace
God's gift of grace in Jesus' Christ carries with it the responsibility to live changed lives.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:28 · Discipleship
We are called to live for Jesus after the Christmas lights quit twinkling.
by Denise Gentry · 1 Thessalonians 4:13 · Christmas
Christmas can be a blessing even in the face of grief as the White Enevelope shows.
by Nancy Gavin · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving
Christmas is about giving and not receiving, especially when we can give gifts that bless others and continue giving after we are gone.
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Christmas · Generosity
We don't have to become Scrooge to be responsible at Christmas and yet still keep the meaning of the season.
by Jerry Whitmire · John 1:1 · Christmas
Knowing what to do about the birth of Jesus is quite a dilemma, however, we do need to acknowledge he was born and respond appropriately.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:14 · Christmas
We are thankful for our brothers' birthdays, but our Big Brother's birthday is the most important of them all.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2:1 · Jesus · Christmas
Why would anyone want to seek Jesus? Just to worship him!
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 12:13
The holidays, and life in general, are not about drinking.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 2:14 · Jesus · Christmas · Incarnation
Jesus faced what we face in death so that we know he knows us.
by Elizabeth Price · John 3:16 · Christmas
This once in a lifetime event occurred: Jesus was born and place in a manger.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 2:1 · Forgiveness · Christmas · Guilt
We can try all sorts of things, but only Jesus can take our guilt away.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 5:8 · Redemption · Redeeming
We can reclaim those who have been discarded and reclaim them for God.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Christmas
Little things mean a great deal during the Christmas season. Let's not forget to do them.
by Lou Seckler · Acts 20:35 · Christmas
You can't take Christ out of Christmas even if you try.
by Russ Lawson · Galatians 6:10 · Christmas
What would happen if we matched our Christmas decorations spending with help for those in need?
by Alan Smith · Psalm 51:1 · Confess · Sin
Hiding sin doesn't help anyone so let's come clean before God.
by Joseph Mazella · 1 Thessalonians 3:12 · Christmas
Wouldn't the world be a better place if we lived as each day were Christmas?
by Bruce Wadd · John 3:6 · Holy Spirit
Only God can bring new life with refreshment through his holy spirit.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Thessalonians 1:5 · Holy Spirit · Power
The gospel is about a lot more than words -- without the power of a transformed life it means little.
by Phil Ware · James 1:2 · Temptation · Trials
We can survive times of trouble, trials, and temptation if we prepare.
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