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 · Hebrews 8:13 · Death
Alan Smith reminds us that we are all vanishing away, our bodies grow older and we face challenges, but understanding this and what it means to us is dependent upon our relationship with Christ.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 5:25 · Service
Phil Ware talks about a university honoring students for their acts of service and it leads him to wonder how we honor God's servants today.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 150
Tom Norvell reminds us that we need to praise the Lord on all occasions and for many reasons.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 10:36 · Perseverance
Rubel Shelly talks about persevering simply because we there are somethings that just need to be done.
by Paul Faulkner · John 15:16 · Chosen
Paul Faulkner reminds us that God chose us, and still chooses us, every time for his team.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 18:2 · Strength
Russ Lawson reminds us that faith is a muscle we exercise and when we do, we mature and grow in faith and spiritual strength.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 1:10-11 · Christmas
Christians celebrate Christmas 365 days a year, not just on December 25.
by Ron Rose · 1 John 4:10-12 · Loving
Ron Rose reminds us about the true spirit of giving and that it isn't barter love or ledger sheet giving, but generous giving like we have received from God.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-5 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware reminds us that prayer should always include Thanksgiving no matter our circumstance, something he learned from his dad and from hogs!
by Mike Barres · Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 · Death
Mike Barres reminds us that death, like the falling of leaves in autumn, is a natural part of our world and we need to make sure we honor God when that time comes.
by Larry Davies · Colossians 1:28-29 · Leadership
Larry Davies offers a Thanksgiving check up for churches and their leaders as he explores things that make for healthy churches.
by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:13 · Service
Paul Faulkner reminds us that because of Jesus, even difficult tasks are a blessing to do.
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 8:10-18 · Thanksgiving
Alan Smith shares with us some children's definitions on how the first Thanksgiving happened and reminds us to have a blessed Thanksgiving.
by Russ Lawson · Colossians 2:6-7 · Thanksgiving
Russ Lawson reminds us that we need to give up our check off the boxes mentality when it comes to thanking God and just respond to his grace genuinely from the heart.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12-14 · Football
Rubel Shelly shares the story of Brett Favre and how he made an incredible comeback and set so many records for the Green Bay Packers.
by Lisa Mikitarian · 1 Chronicles 28:20 · Mothers
Lisa Mikitarian shares a story about her husband being a builder and how God wires some to be builders themselves.
by Paul Faulkner · Psalm 34:11 · Parenting
Paul Faulkner talks about four gifts that we can give our children to pass on to them a living legacy.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 25:39-46 · Small
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of small things and to not get so hung up on big things.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 4:12 · Hope
All of us need hope, and the only true hope is found in God, through Jesus Christ.
by Ron Rose · Matthew 18:3 · Children
Ron Rose shares a precious story about a granddaughter who had such faith in the middle of her surgery and the surgeon who was asked to find Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Exodus 20:16 · Mothers
Phil Ware goes over the final principle of the seven principles taught to him by his dad, called Daddy Al, and he shares them with his children to leave a lasting legacy of faith.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 11:28-30 · Weariness
Tom Norvell reminds us and prays for us to find rest from our weariness in the Lord.
by BooMama · Ephesians 3:14-19 · Mothers
BooMama shares her insight into the privilege of raising a son, a child, that God has given her to train in His ways.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:10 · Future
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to live for the present to help others and keep our focus on the matters of the Kingdom rather than let our lives get filled with regret for the past.
by Michele Howe · Matthew 6:34 · Women
Michelle Howe warns women about worry and wishing that can rob them of the present moment and distort their vision of their future.
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