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 · Matthew 13:44 · Giving · Generosity · Tithing
Sacrifices that allow us to share in the life of God should bring us joy.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 10:4 · Mistakes
The best way to deal with a goof is to admit and learn from it.
by Kelly Breece · Malachi 3:10 · Generosity
Sometimes we get surprised at how quickly the Lord shows us to trust him; especially in the area of tithing!
by Cary Branscum · Luke 15 · Find
Finding things no one else sees is great, but being found by God is better.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 84:6 · Blessed · Caregiving
Sometimes an unexpected rain, a gift of grace, is just what is most needed to keep on keeping on.
by Russell Larson · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
The greatest joy is knowing that we will see each other again!
by Alan Smith · Ecclesiastes 12:14
God knows all about us and will make it all public one day.
by Larry Zinck · 1 Corinthians 15:20-54 · Resurrection
Jesus left us here to help others find life and know that resurrection is coming: we are in the resurrection business.
by Kelly Breece · 2 Corinthians 4:17
While we don't know why about why things happen here, we do know that one day our sorrow will melt into the joy of the Lord.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:4 · Parenting · Fatherhood
Our children need us and our attention if they are going to be all that God wants them to be!
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 · Legacy
Little things can bring back memories and reinforce our legacy: what kind of legacy are we are leaving behind.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 25:33-40 · Compassion
We will be judged by how we cared for the least, the left out, and the lonely.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28
A person's life is not judged by its length but by its impact.
by Kelly Breece · Romans 5:4
Sometimes God's greatest blessings are seen when things don't go exactly like we like them.
by Alan Smith · Luke 12:13-21 · Greed
We can get so caught up in wanting more that we kill ourselves.
by Thom Lemmons · 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Can a man be expected to resist when things are so easy?
by Lynn Anderson · Colossians 1:13-14
The power of an anonymous motel room doesn't have to claim our purity or cause us to cave into sin.
by Phil Ware · James 1:14-16 · Temptation
Just like the fast food ads decieve us by making their product look too good to be true, so also satan deceives and tempts us.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 103:1-5 · Thanksgiving
Some are blind, but worse are those of us who see and don't give thanks for our blessings!
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 14:12
Having good intentions doesn't offset bad decisions, actions, or words.
by Elizabeth Price · Proverbs 15:4 · Friendliness · Friendship
Different kinds of trees fulfill different needs, just like we need different kinds of friends.
by Joey Cope · 2 Timothy 4:6-8
We can choose our own joy because we get to choose our ending.
by Kelly Breece · Hebrews 13:5 · Abba Father
God is always there to care for us and keep us from ultimate harm.
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