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 Bill Sherrill · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the manger and the promises given to Mary would make the Cross seem impossible to understand until the empty tomb and the resurrection brought back the praise the angels gave on the day he was born.
by Tim Archer · Romans 7:24-25 · Change · Resolutions
There is a certain futility in making resolutions. Only God can truly change us.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:17 · Christmas
Phil Ware talks about the recurring phrase in Matthew 1 and 2, in a dream, and how God fills the empty spaces left behind by our broken dreams.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 16:24-26 · Worldliness
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the world can deny us of many things, especially love and joy and peace and so let's use Christmas as our opportunity to deny the world it's hold on our heart.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 1:21 · Christmas
There are a number of different ways to handle the Jesus question during Christmas. But you have to choose one.
by Rick Brown · Luke 1:6-7 · Christmas
Rick Brown reminds us of a messy Christmas long ago and the messy time in which Jesus was born.
by Phil Ware · John 1:14-18 · Christmas
Phil Ware goes over a number of inaccuracies that have crept in to our telling of the story of Jesus at Christmas, but reminds us that the main thing is that Jesus came for everyone and the more we know the story, the more we know it is true.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2:1-4 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly helps clarify that Jesus is a historical figure and real, not something imaginary like the Easter Bunny, tooth fairy, and Santa Claus.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 9:15
While people may think they are giving truly remarkable gifts, no gift can match that of God's own Son.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-16 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly shares very respectfully the reason he wants to say Merry Christmas.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-7 · Christmas
Rick Brown gives some statistical data on Christmas shopping, historical data on the birth of Jesus, and some spiritual insight on how to keep from going under during the busy time we call Christmas.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 11:1-6 · Christmas
Phil Ware redoes an older article focused on Jesus being the child that leads us.
by Tom Norvell · James 4:13-15 · Life
Tom Norvell reminds us that life is temporary and should mean so much so let's grasp what is good and godly while we are here.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 5:6-8 · Jesus
We are like stray dogs: unwanted, not clean, wounded. Jesus brings us home to His family.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 12:2 · Worldliness
Russ Lawson takes a gag gift he received from his kids and reminds us that it is OK to be an old coot if this means being different from the world.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:9-11 · Shepherd
Phil Ware looks at the birth of Jesus and asks the very simple question: why did God reveal the birth of his Son to shepherds first?
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:6-7 · Worry
Rubel Shelly talks about living by lists and emphasizes the importance of moving things from your worry list to your prayer list.
by Bill Brant · Luke 2:11-14 · Christmas
In the midst of the Christmas frenzy time, we need to remember the reason for the season. Thank God for Jesus
by Russ Lawson · Romans 12:15 · Comfort
Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his series on last words and first priority, and emphasizes the power of our influence to help others know, follow, and obey Jesus.
by Rick Brown · Romans 12:1-2 · Mercy
Rick Brown reminds us to be thankful for God's mercies.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 103 · Thanksgiving
There are lots of reasons to give thanks. It doesn't always seem that way, but if we put our mind to it, we can usually think of more reasons for being thankful than for complaining.
by Tom Norvell · Proverbs 17:6 · Birth
Tom Norvell talks about his first grandchild, a granddaughter, being born in New York.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:36-41 · Baptism
Phil Ware continues his series called Last Words, First Priority and emphasizes the line in the sand moment we call baptism.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 3:16 · Service
Rubel Shelly reminds us to invest each day in simple acts of service to others.
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