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 · Luke 24:13-36 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues to share his insights on experiencing Jesus as Immanuel.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10-11 · Encourage
Patrick Odum shares about the compliment guys and how they bless people and how we can, too.
by Ron Rose · Isaiah 6:1-6 · Praise
Ron Rose reminds us that the way we come together in unity and the way we put ourselves in perspective is found by humbly praising Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-12 · Jesus
Phil Ware challenges us to look beyond the cosmetic image we see in the mirror and view ourselves as God does.
by Steve Ridgell · John 1:14 · Incarnation
Jesus did the difficult thing when he left heaven and came to earth. He did it because that was where we were.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6-7 · Adversity
Bill Sherrill shares about finding a quiet space where he can share in the joy and blessing of the Lord's peace, but he also talks about the times and places the Lord blesses him in the middle of terror, storm, and fear.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:39 · Future
Rubel Shelly reminds us of what we need to hold onto during these uncertain times as we try to anticipate the future.
by Ron Rose · Romans 8:28 · Faith
Rose Rose carefully and respectfully challenges us to launch out in faith and see the great promises gives to us.
by Patrick D. Odum · Philippians 4:12-13 · Providence
Patrick Odum tells about a woman who didn't get her chicken McNuggets and called 911 three times to report it because she thought the situation was an emergency.
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 3:13 · Encourage
Russ Lawson talks about the the blessings of our high tech communication, cyberspace-style communication, and challenges us to face-to-face encouragement.
by Joe Beam · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Marriage
Joe Beam answers the reader's question about having a good marriage again after all the hurt and sinfulness?
by Tim Archer · Psalm 32:3-5 · Forgiveness · Confess · Sin
Just like a splinter can infect our body if left too long, sin infects our souls if we don't get it out. The old saying is true, "Confession is good for the soul."
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11:1 · God
Rubel Shelly uses an acronym and a website to remind us that it is going to be okay.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:23 · Persecution
Phil Ware uses Timothy's release from prison to be an opportunity to look at how we are to live in a culture opposed to Christianity.
by Mike Barres · Proverbs 26:18-19 · Deceive
Mike Barres holds himself accountable for telling the truth, the full truth, and not deceiving others when it is in his best interest.
by Patrick D. Odum · Leviticus 25:23
Patrick Odum uses a humorous tradition in Chicago about reserving parking spaces after the snow plow passes and compares it to the year of Jubilee in the Old Testament.
by Alan Garner · James 1:2-3 · Wisdom
Alan Garner describes a prayer and exhortation he gave at the Volunteers of America meeting and how wisdom and opportunity can be found in caring for the trials and troubles of those around us.
by Rick Reynolds · Matthew 19:1-9 · Adultery
Rick Reynolds shares solid advice on how to survive an affair.
by Bill Brant · Revelation 22:4 · Heaven
Death is just another stage in our journey to heaven; it's like Promotion Day at Sunday School. You're just moving on to something better
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly describes a rare but beautiful story of sportsmanship that helps us prepare for March madness.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11:32-40 · Achievement
Phil Ware shares about two people passing from life and how their quiet lives of service were essential to the work of God's Kingdom.
by Ron Rose · 1 Thessalonians 1:3 · Endurance
Ron Rose talks about getting up after we have fallen down again and again, and keep on going.
by Tammy Marcelain · Mark 9:54 · Faith
Tammy Marcelain writes about believing, trust, and God using our struggles, weaknesses, and trials to make us people of faith.
by Russ Lawson · Joshua 3:1-17 · Faith
Russ Lawson uses the Israelite's crossing of the Jordan River at flood stage to be a reminder that God is waiting for us to step out in faith so he can act in our lives.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:1-9 · Marriage
Phil Ware gives the basis and background for the section of heartlight.org called together in his grace.
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