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 Tom Norvell · Matthew 17:20 · Dream
Tom Norvell shares about moving into a new home and his dreams for the future.
by Bill Sherrill · 2 Corinthians 1:19-20 · Cross
Bill Sherrill reminds us of the importance of the cross as both a symbol and a reality of our center as believers in Jesus.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 13:10-13 · Affliction
Patrick Odum reminds us that there are all sorts of ways to be bent and only Jesus can unshackle us from our position.
by Russ Lawson · Numbers 13 · Fear
Russ Lawson shares some insights from the 12 spies, 10 of whom convinced the children of Israel to fear the future and turn back; but Russ reminds us of God's promises.
by Rubel Shelly · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly shares a great story of how simple kindness and candy help heal old wounds and made friends out of enemies.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:24-28 · Vision
Tom Norvell talks openly with the Lord about how hard it is to look forward and not backward and push on to the Lord's horizon.
by Tom Norvell · John 6:60-69
Tom Norvell reminds us that we have a person to go to, when we have no place to go, and his name is Jesus, our Lord.
by Bill Sherrill · Ruth 3:10 · Providence
Bill Sherrill connects to an old King James phrase, the latter days, and reminds us that we often don't see things clearly until time has passed and we view things from God's perspective.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 16:24-27 · Rich
Patrick Odum reflects on several folks who have auctioned off huge portions of their lives and property on eBay and challenges us to ask if we have done the same thing with our stuff.
by Bill Denton · 1 Corinthians 15 · Grace
Bill Denton reminds us that the Gospel of Jesus isn't centered in a list of do's and don't's but in a Savior, Jesus Christ, who was crucified and raised to bring us God's grace.
by Russ Lawson · 1 John 4:1
Russ Lawson reminds us to check out what we are told from Scripture, because just like made up statistics, the facts are not always what is presented to us.
by Straight from the Bible · Hebrews 2:14-18
This is simply quoting Hebrews 2:14-18 about freedom from death's tyrranny.
by Tom Norvell · John 8:31-37 · Freedom
Tom Norvell thinks about July 4th and reminds us that freedom is found in Jesus.
by Bill Sherrill · Isaiah 42:9 · Hardship
Bill Sherrill talks about Fanny J. Crosby, the great Christian song writer, and her ability to see acutely even though she was blind.
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 11:1 · Faith
Russ Lawson reminds us that our faith needs to keep growing and going in the direction of faith, believe but help my unbelief.
by Tom Norvell · Genesis 3 · God
Tom Norvell compares being in his yard and garden in the cool of the day and the words of Genesis 3 and God's desire to be with us and give us rest.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 11:28-30 · Rest
Bill Sherrill talks about our rush to rush into everything and how we need to read God's Book about life and how to experience it.
by Patrick D. Odum · Genesis 1:26-27 · Circumstances · Creator
Patrick D. Odum uses the Vatican's ruling on UFOs as a chance to remind us that we are made in God's image, and are very good.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 · Influence
Tom Norvell reminds us that we are to carry the aroma of Jesus with us wherever we go -- some will like it, some will not, but God will be pleased!
by Steve Higginbotham · Acts 10:39 · Kindness
Steve Higginbotham shares with us the opportunity to be Fred, like Jesus, to those around us.
by Larry Davies · 2 Corinthians 11:2-3 · Clutter
Larry Davies shares with us his struggle with a cluttered office and how it's been embarrassingly displayed on the Internet.
by Bill Denton · Romans 13:7 · Honor
Bill Denton remembers a story told about President George W. Bush putting his feet up on his mother's coffee table and being scolded, and reminds us that it's all about honor.
by Tom Norvell · John 4:1-25 · Thirst
Tom Norvell reminds us that only Jesus can quench our parched spirits and souls with his living water.
by Mike Barres · Romans 8:1 · Mistakes
Mike Barres reminds us that mistakes and missteps are a part of life, an dwe can learn from them and grow through them.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 13:7-8 · Jesus
Tom Norvell reminds us that in the world of massive change, Jesus is the same.