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 · Mark 10:45 · Selfishness
Jesus gives to the givers a gift that cannot be repaid. He helps takers move from selfish it selfless.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 6:10-18
Russ Lawson reminds us to put on the full armor of God so we don't get spiritually hacked.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:38-48 · Hero
Rubel Shelly takes a high profile piece in the news and reminds all who the real heroes are among us.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 2 · Faith
Phil Ware continues his series called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain, and reminds us of the faith of Rahab and the two spies and how it changed everything for future generations.
by Bill Brant · Ecclesiastes 5:2 · Heaven
In 1855, at the age of 43, an English man penned the question: “Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp or what’s a Heaven for?”
by Shana Schutte · Ephesians 6:18 · Prayer
Shana Schutte, author and speaker, challenges us to move away from pray it safe prayers to prayer that challenges us to live on the edge of faith and adventure.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12-14 · Sabbath · Risks
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we need more risk takers and that there is still so much of the world to be explored.
by Phil Ware · 1 Kings 17:1-24 · Faith
Phil Ware continues his series called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and reminds us that risky faith is rewarded.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 139 · Connectedness
There are plenty of people with whom we can talk about politics or sports. Our old friends love remembering our school days and the things we did way back when. But when it comes time to open our heart, where can we go?
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:4-7 · Joy
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the Christian life should be a life of joy.
by Rubel Shelly · Genesis 1:1 · Creation
Rubel Shelly challenges some of the assertions of Stephen Hawking's latest booklet.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Faith
Phil Ware shares another message in his Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain series, focusing on Abraham, Jesus, the dirt, the hole, the tree, and the question.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 16:25-26 · Discipleship
Sometimes what you need costs you everything. It will have to be a relationship with Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 6:33 · Priorities
Rubel Shelly reminds us of Stephen Covey and living by priorities rather than just prioritizing the things we schedule.
by Russ Lawson · 1 John 1:8-9 · Confess
Russ Lawson shares a humorous story about eating off his dog's plate, getting the flu, and also dealing with his own stupid actions in his spiritual life and in his relationships.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 3:1-15 · Salvation
Phil Ware begins a new series called light on the dark side of the mountain focusing on the fall and the cracks that became a chasm in the lives of God's first children.
by Tim Archer · Romans 12:4-5
Being a member of the body of Christ means forming part of a living organism. It's not like being a member of a club or member of an insurance plan.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 7:25 · Peace
Larry Davies talks about a morning of tranquility shattered by an unexpected event with his son and then realizes that some days you are the windshield and some days you are the bug!
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6-7 · Peace
Bill Sherrill talks about God, who is there through all the tough and also gentle moments of our lives!
by Phil Ware · John 14:1-23 · Heaven
Phil Ware concludes his SpiriFire series with a reminder that God -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit -- lives inside us and makes his home with us.
by Steve Ridgell · John 3:5 · Jesus
God is clear about the only way to live with Him forever. It is through Jesus.
by Ron Rose · Mark 10:15 · Children
Ron Rose challenges us to mystery, kingdom, living as we remain childlike but not childish.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:8-10 · Home
Tom Norvel writes about his daughter moving and how his heart is still in a quest for home and that after she settles in to this place, he hopes she still continues her quest for home.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:18 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware shares insight in his SpiritFire series on the Holy Spirit and reminds us of the incredible promises of God's nearness and personal indwelling in us through the Holy Spirit.
by Tim Archer · Ephesians 1:3-4 · Chosen
It can be nerve-wracking to wait to see if we will be chosen for a job or to participate in a group. But God made His choice a long time ago.
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