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 · Luke 22:31-34 · Failure
Don't quit in the middle of failure, but understand it is part of the learning and growing process.
by Ron Rose · Romans 8:32-39 · Trust
Ron Rose writes about his daughter Julie from long ago and how she didn't want to swim in the deep end of the pool if her teacher wasn't there.
by Patrick D. Odum · Exodus 20:2-3 · Priorities
World Cup was such a big deal that even the monks in Thailand changed their priorities, but we must work to keep God number one in our hearts at all times.
by Rick Brown · Luke 15:11-32 · Promises · Prodigal Son
Rick Brown writes about the prodigal son parable and reminds us that there are two sons who are lost and need to come home to the heart of the father and join the party he longs to throw for both of them!
by Melissa Troyer · John 14:27 · Peace
Melissa Troyer reminds us that our world is broken and full of chaos, but we can find peace in this world in Jesus.
by Cathy Messecar · Luke 15 · Motherhood
Cathy Messecar describes how her son went to camp and didn't want to be there but wanted to come home and she makes a connection with the story of the prodigal son in Jesus' parable in Luke 15.
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 Melissa Troyer · Philippians 1:6 · Growth
Melissa Troyer looks at her life, the gray in hair, the wrinkles around her eyes, and reflects that things are not quite what she dreamed, but then, in a way, they are better and God is not through with her yet.
by Lynn Anderson · Acts 17:11 · Faith
We need to give our children and grandchildren the opportunity to believe for themselves.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:1-5 · Criticism
Criticism hurts and we often respond unappropriately and hurtfully only making things worse so why don't we take time, weed our own garden, and learn from it.