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 Max Lucado · Proverbs 14:12 · Obedience
Max Lucado challenges us to do the right thing, to obey God, and not follow one stupid decision with another.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23 · Discipleship
Christianity is choosing Jesus every day. Today, and tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. Forever.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-9 · Foreigner · Never Forsaken
Phil Ware shares his message focused on Paul's promises that the Lord will always be near us, focusing on Jesus' promises to his early disciples and to us!
by Max Lucado · Acts 1:4-5 · Waiting
Max Lucado reminds us that the Holy Spirit is essential to all we do and are as followers of Jesus, so let's wait on the Spirit to lead us and empower us before launching out too hastily into the unknown.
by Phillip Morrison · Genesis 1:26-27 · Sexuality
Phillip Morrison brings Sara Barton's writings into the moments of our headlines of today with a story from long ago that reminds us that God's word still has the ultimate love song.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-9
Phil Ware shares his third in a series of 6 messages on the promise that the LORD is near; this time focusing on our doubts.
by Compassion International · James 1:26-27 · Compassion
This powerful message is from an orphan who was abandoned and abused by family and rescued by a sponsor.
by Brian McCutchen · Hebrews 1:14 · Angels
Brian McCutchen reminds us of the special role God has for angels in our lives.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-9 · Promises
Phil Ware shares his second in a series focused on Jesus' promises to never leave us or forsake us.
by Max Lucado · 1 Corinthians 12:12 · Health · Music · Harmony
Max Lucado reminds us of our need to be part of a band to make beautiful music no matter what part we play.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 10:19-22 · God
Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, those of us with faithful, sincere hearts, who have been washed in the blood of Jesus, may confidently enter the presence of God.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-9 · Assurance
Phil Ware begins a series called the Lord is near and reminds us that the Lord is close and we have a right to long to know his presence is real and is near.
by Max Lucado · Exodus 2 · Change · Called
Max Lucado reminds us that God is not finished with us yet and still speaks to us.
by Patrick D. Odum · Isaiah 40:5-8 · Change
Patrick Odum reminds us that everything changes, but what matters and what lasts is tied to our Father in Heaven.
by Phil Ware · Mark 6:1-6 · Miracle · Trust · Believe
Phil Ware reminds us of the dangers of limiting what Jesus can do among us and through us because we think we know what we can expect of him.
by Steve Hemphill · Ephesians 6:10-12
Steve Hemphill reminds us of the great power for those of us who believe God is still the Great I AM and who intervenes to bless and empower his people today.
by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 11:16 · Kingdom
There is a lot of stress and worry over the future during this election cycle. There is a different way.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Compassion International
Phil Ware reminds us of the power of compassion, especially when that compassion is channeled to help children escape poverty in Jesus' name through Compassion International.
by · Philippians 4:4-9
A special article about a man name Pranjees, the children he lost and the prayer he had answered.
by Max Lucado · Hebrews 13:5 · Presence · Heart · Hard-hearted
Max Lucado reminds us to be open to God even when things are bad and times are tough and we want to harden ourselves against him.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:15-27 · Jesus · Grace · Legalism
Phil Ware reminds us that people make up their own definitions of what grace means all the time, but Jesus defines grace, exemplifies it, and pours it out upon us and he should be our example and definition of grace.
by Phillip Morrison · Matthew 5:44-48 · Forgiveness · Prayer · Grace
Phillip Morrison reminds us that we are saved by grace and God expects us to be gracious.
by Bill Brant · Luke 22:43 · Gospels
To fully know, appreciate and understand the story of Jesus, you have to study all four Gospels. For us, over 20 centuries removed from the event, we must rely on Eye Witnesses and Expert Witnesses to garner the full story of Jesus, the Messiah.
by Phil Ware · John 13:35 · Church · Friendship · Love
Phil Ware takes us back to an old article from twenty years ago about a circle of love and a family that was sustained through tragedy and loss because of the love of friends.
by Max Lucado · 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
Max Lucado reminds us of what we don't want others to know about us and we don't want to admit ourselves -- we have strongholds that require drastic action to tear down and we have to invite God into every area of our lives for that to happen.
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