Featured Articles

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.

Why I'm not Teaching My Three-Year-Old to Read

Jordan Harrell shares wise words for moms on this Mother's Day reminding us what we should most value in our children.

I remember being alarmed at her early disinterest in learning... or at least what we think of as learning.

Sometimes the Hard Choice Is the Right Choice

Steve Higginbotham shares a powerful story about a conversation with a neurosurgeon who choose to be a daddy before being a recognized neurosurgeon.

What would you have chosen?

The Fire

A fire burned down a church building but rebuilt a church.

What needs to burn down in your world?

Tough Decisions and God's Precious Gift

An aunt reflects on her niece's birth to a mom out of wedlock and how precious she is and so glad she was born.

What would you have done?

The Big Deal that Shouldn't Have Been a Big Deal

Rubel Shelly talks about a PGA event, calling a self-imposed penalty no one knew about, and losing a lot of money for his honesty.

So why does this standout so much today?

Thanks Mom!

Mom, our mothers, pay a high price for loving us and bringing us to Jesus.

He will not forget their works of grace, sacrifices of love, and scars of pain.

Rain Reminds Me of My Mother

Rain leaves this grown daughter to think about her mother and all that her mother means to her.

Do you remember anyone when it rains?