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 · Galatians 2:20
Following Jesus demands an all out commitment. It is not enough to just make a decision.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 9:24 · Selfish
Rubel Shelly reminds us that life's purpose rather than externals or someone else trying to make us happy is the real key to peace and joy in life.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:12 · Example
Phil Ware continues his letters to his grown children Zachary and Megan about the principles his dad tried to instill in him, and this week the focus is on how we treat people that the rest of folks don't feel they have to treat nicely.
by Mike Barres · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Mike Barres reminds us that life is full of hardship and curve balls, but we can learn to praise the Lord anyway.
by Alan Smith · Revelation 21:3-5 · Parousia
Alan Smith reminds us that as tempting as it might be to be a bear, we have something much better in our future for us!
by Paul Faulkner · Luke 9:23-25
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we have to give God control now, even though we fear it, because death comes and sooner or later we're going to have to yield control to him, now.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28 · Growth
Rubel Shelly reminds us that difficuty can be an opportunity to grow and become more of a person.
by Skye Noe · 1 John 4:4 · God · Character · Attitude
No matter what evil spirits are present in this life, we know that God has given us a spirit that is stronger than all others. The message of God to this world is that God’s Holy Spirit is the only spirit worth celebrating, even on Halloween.
by Larry Zinck · 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 · Disaster
Larry Zinck talks about the wildfire destruction and how people can live so close to the danger zone and think it won't ever happen to them.
by Phil Ware · James 5:12 · Fatherhood
Phil Ware shares his father's values in a letter to his children Zachary and Megan
by Heather Holland Helton · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Daughter
Heather Holland Helton shares some important things dads need to know about their daughters and how to build that relationship to be the most it can be.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 10:42 · Disappointment
Disaster Relief sites are given for the California fires
by Paul Faulkner · Acts 26:28 · Heaven
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to decide to respond to Jesus now and honor him with our lives.
by Patrick D. Odum · John 10:14-15 · Friendship
Patrick Odum talks about a humorous situation where his neighbor repeatedly called him Jim even though that was not his name.
by Tim Archer · John 1:12 · Salvation
God has invited each of us to come and be a part of His family
by Russ Lawson · Romans 8:28 · Prayer
Russ Lawson reminds us that even though it is hard to wait patiently, God always responds to our prayers at just the right time and we should never give up asking him for his help.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 40:30-33 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues to share with his own children the values his father taught him.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Parousia
Russ Lawson reminds us that we will all have a final flight and we want to make sure the destination is the good one, God!
by Hal Runkel, LMFT · Colossians 4:6 · Influence
Hal Runkel shares some great insights on how to develop good sportsmanship skills in our kids.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 19:6 · Marriage
Paul Faulkner reminds us of the importance of discussing and sharing what we believe with each other in marriage so we can truly become one.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:5-8 · Work
Rubel Shelly reminds us that for Christians all of life is a place of sacred activity, especially our work.
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 4:11 · Bible · Conscience · Consequences
Because of Jesus, we can learn to be content without being dependent on external circumstances.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 1:5-2:2 · Forgiveness
Alan Smith tries to remind us that our goodness comes from Jesus and not from ourselves.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Prejudice
Phil Ware continues to share the values of his dad with his children and wants them to know that prejudice and racial hatred is not acceptable or tolerabe.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 90
How can we discern the time we have and number our days in a proper manner -- we cannot unless we look to the Lord for his help, his presence, and his guidance.
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