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 Phil Ware · Colossians 1:9-14 · Redemption
Phil Ware reminds us that the Gospel of Luke introduces us to common folks made special by God to remind us that we are not just another face in the crowd.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 · Influence
Tom Norvell reminds us that we are to carry the aroma of Jesus with us wherever we go -- some will like it, some will not, but God will be pleased!
by Steve Higginbotham · Acts 10:39 · Kindness
Steve Higginbotham shares with us the opportunity to be Fred, like Jesus, to those around us.
by Larry Davies · 2 Corinthians 11:2-3 · Clutter
Larry Davies shares with us his struggle with a cluttered office and how it's been embarrassingly displayed on the Internet.
by Ann Voskamp · Psalm 46 · Prayer
Ann Voskamp uses a rolling California stop at a stop sign and has someone yell at her and it gets her thinking about all the stop signs she has been running.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 2:8-9 · Grace
No matter how badly we have messed up our lives, God still loves us and will forgive us.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 6:19-21 · Money
Russ Lawson lets silver dollars remind him of long ago with his grandparents and challenge himself right now to treasure the proper things in life.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 23:11 · Downs Syndrome
Phil Ware talks about an airplane that landed on the wrong runway and compares it to some of the values we attach to people.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Fatherhood
Tom Norvel thinks about time and how fast his daughter has grown up at her graduation.
by Bill Denton · Romans 13:7 · Honor
Bill Denton remembers a story told about President George W. Bush putting his feet up on his mother's coffee table and being scolded, and reminds us that it's all about honor.
by Byron Ware · John 13:34-35 · Forgiveness
Byron Ware reacts to a message he heard related to his daughter's graduation.
by Janet Colbrunn · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Great Commission · Grandparents
Janet Colbrunn shares her experiences as a grandparent to multiple multiples.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 37:4 · Happiness
Junk e-mail gives us a good glimpse into what the world sees as happiness. But true happiness comes from God, not from a website.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 4:14-16 · Example
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Superman isn't really a model of a hero because he didn't have to worry about anything, but those of us who are mortal need heroes like Jesus and you!
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45 · Friendship
Phil Ware shares some Scriptures on sacrifice, love, remembering, and friendship.
by Tom Norvell · John 4:1-25 · Thirst
Tom Norvell reminds us that only Jesus can quench our parched spirits and souls with his living water.
by Mike Barres · 1 Peter 4:6-7 · Perseverance
Mike Barres reminds us that we all reach times in our lives when our best efforts are not enough, but God can do what needs to be done if we will persevere, fast, and pray.
by Steve Higginbotham · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship
Steve Higginbotham reminds us of a great home run story from D II women's softball and how the opposing team helped an injured competitor.
by Kelly Breece · Proverbs 21:30 · Baseball
Kelly Breece talks about her son, Shane, and his first hit in baseball.
by Bill Brant · 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 · Jesus · Resurrection · Character
It was a haunting sound, carried by the wind as it seemed to float around those of us gathered there. The lone bugler sounding Taps
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Romans 8:32-39 · Teaching
Teresa Bell Kindred shares how her daughter missed the dreaded pink slip given to many teachers in Kentucky, but she also reminds us that God doesn't give pink slips.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 16:17-20 · Church
Larry Davies takes the story of "The Little Engine that Could" and applies it to church.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1-2 · Kingdom
Rubel Shelly reminds us that God's redemption isn't just about the future, but about living fully human lives now!
by Mike Barres · Romans 8:1 · Mistakes
Mike Barres reminds us that mistakes and missteps are a part of life, an dwe can learn from them and grow through them.
by Ann Voskamp · Psalm 67:5-6 · Negative
Ann Voskamp shares about a recent burial she was happy to attend, and in the process, put the world back into its upright position.
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