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 Rubel Shelly · John 10:34-48 · Hypocrisy
Rubel Shelly looks at how easily the religious of Jesus' day dismissed what he did and reminds us that it is still happening today.
by Scripture · 1 Timothy 2:1-6
A collection of Scriptures for July 4, Independence Day.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-32 · Idols
Phil Ware continues his series on the prodigal son called the journey home, this message is about how both sons wanted the same thing and both loved the father's stuff more than they loved the father.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 1:20 · God
A created being is not able to scientifically prove the existence of the Creator. But the evidence of God is everywhere we look.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 16:18 · Integrity
Rubel Shelly talks about a family who found money in the attic of their newly purchased house and returned it to the heirs of the previous owners because they were honest and wanted their kids to know the truth of character.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-32 · Love
Phil Ware continues his series on the prodigal son called The Journey Home focusing this week on the older brother and the hardest lesson to lose: that it is better in the Father's house!
by Tim Archer · Exodus 3:14 · God
Just as our definition of the limits of summer don't change the weather, so our attempts to explain God don't change who He really is.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:6 · Thanksgiving
Rubel Shelly reminds us to be thankful for even the most simple things, including our meal and the gift of food and fellowship over table.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:25-34 · Reconcile
Phil Ware continues his series on the prodigal son called The Journey Home, and he focuses on the older brother and God's desire to throw him a party.
by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 10:24-25 · Children of God
You need to be part of a church ... and some church needs you.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 5:25-27 · Church
Rubel Shelly writes an article parallel to his book and emphasizes that somehow Jesus and his teaching survive all the weird things churches and church movements do.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26-27
Phil Ware talks about using our summers to do God's work.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 4:9-11 · Rest
Where God's people once practiced a one-day-per-week rest, we know seek a rest that will never end.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 2:15 · Bible
Rubel Shelly talks about pithy, wisdom sayings that some mistake to be Scripture.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-24
Phil Ware begins a series of messages called "The Journey Home" and focuses on God being the home we long for.
by Bill Brant · Romans 13:7 · Honor
It was an email that carried the news. It was one of those things that catches you off guard and makes you think. I needed to express my appreciation, my honor of their work, so I wrote my email and addressed it to their daughter.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Proverbs 31
Teresa Bell Kindred talks about the graduation of her twins, Oprah retiring and a big orange pot to cook roast in.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
Rubel Shelly talks about the end of the world, which a prediction missed once again, and how those who do not live faith embarrass the cause of Christ.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:12-14
Phil Ware finishes his series on the Windows to Wonder, on Mary the mother of Jesus, the Messiah, the Lord, and Savior, and reminds us that we can all be part of Jesus' forever family.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 · Baptism
Gospel means good news. Jesus died for your sins. You can make this good news part of your life.
by Joe Beam · Hebrews 13:4 · Marriage
Joe Beam talks about the most difficult situations in marriage and how we can survive those and go on to other new things, better places, and higher heights!
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:7 · Self-control · Servant
Rubel Shelly talks about friend and coach Garth Pleasant of Rochester College and his great coaching career and his training and raising up of young men.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:41-52 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary the mother of Jesus called Window to Wonder talking about the transition of Jesus from Mary's little boy to her Lord.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 · End of the World
Many try to predict when Jesus will come back. The Bible says His coming will be a surprise. The main thing we need to do is be ready to greet Him, whenever that may be.
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