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 Lisa Mikitarian · Matthew 25:14-30 · Talent
Lisa Mikitarian talks about the parable of the talents and learning to focus on using what we have and not saying, "If only"
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 4:8-11 · Sports · Spiritual Gifts
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit called SpiritFire and focuses on the issue of spiritual gifts.
by Bill Brant · Matthew 28:19 · Evangelism
If we don’t tell others about Jesus, if our actions contradict our professed ideals, if we claim concern about people’s souls for eternity, but make no significant effort to share with them our Savior -- then we must not believe God or we don’t care.
by Ron Rose · 1 Corinthians 1:26 · Called
Ron Rose talks about wilderness periods in our lives and God's holy calling for us to live among people and serve them.
by Rubel Shelly · Acts 3:19-20 · Repentance
Rubel Shelly reminds us that a life turn around begins with a no that is actually the first step in saying yes to life, and that no is repentance.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:1-16 · Unity
Phil Ware continues his series on SpiritFire and challenges us to look at the importance of the unity of the Spirit.
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 1:22-24 · Perspective
Perspective determines our perception of reality. Christians view things differently because of our belief in God.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 · Evangelism
Patrick Odum uses the popularity and methods of the Old Spice Guy to reach out and touch us with the aroma of Christ and the smell of evangelism.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 6:40 · Mentoring
Rubel Shelly reminds us that even when things or people look alike doesn't mean they actually live the same way or live out the same role.
by Brian McCutchen · Hebrews 10:24-25 · Encourage
Brian McCutchen looks at the principles of Hebrews 10:24-25 and reminds us that the assembly, the church gatherings, must be about encouragement.
by Phil Ware · John 4:1-43 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit called SpiritFire and talks about living in the overflow of the Holy Spirit's presence.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 20:7 · Trust
We often rely on things that are fundamentally unreliable. Instead, we should place our trust in the One that will never change, fade, or fail.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 2:9-12 · Appreciation · Apologetics
Rubel Shelly talks about Christopher Hitchens' illness and the way Christians react to it and the defense of our faith.
by Ron Rose · Colossians 4:6
Ron Rose challenges us to get out of our box of thinking in the same old ways and begin the conversation with others about God.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:15-17 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit by talking about God being Abba Father.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 18:3 · Change
Jesus makes it possible to once again have the purity and innocence of a child.
by Pasquale R. Mingarelli · Psalm 142:5-7
Pat Mingarelli shares more of his great photography, this time focusing on black and white images and reminding us that sometimes God meets us in the most stark of places.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:18-21
Rubel Shelly reminds us that while perfection is an ideal, we must not set it as our only goal or we will never attain what we reach to achieve and never be satisfied with our blessings.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:15-21 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit focusing on listening to the Spirit's voice and how we hear God and Jesus and the Spirit in our daily life.
by Tim Archer · 1 Timothy 6:18-19 · Treasure
Wealth isn't measured by dollars or gold. The only treasure that matters is that which is stored in heaven.
by Tom Norvell · Colossians 3:23-24 · Baseball
Tom Norvell reminds us on this 2010 MLB Allstars game night about the blessings of what we get to do each day.
by Tammy Marcelain · Luke 15:20-24 · Forgiveness
Tammy Marcelain shares her experience at a recent baptism and reminds us of the mercy and grace that are ours in Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Mark 3:22-30 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware shares insight into the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit, or blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and offers a four point way to invite the Holy Spirit into our world each day.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Thessalonians 5:17 · God
Just as my teeth need regular care and maintenance, so does my relationship with God.
by Katha Winther · Matthew 6:25,1 · Life
Katha Winther talks about all the smells and tastes that are associated with marketing products today and reminds us that life is more than food and clothing.
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