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 · John 14:12 · Vision
Tom Norvell shares insight into taking time to really get a vision of what is out there.
by Russ Lawson · John 1:18 · Jesus
Russ Lawson gives us an insight into Jesus' ministry by comparing him to a human interface device -- a keyboard.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 150
Tom Norvell reminds us that we need to praise the Lord on all occasions and for many reasons.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 10:36 · Perseverance
Rubel Shelly talks about persevering simply because we there are somethings that just need to be done.
by Mike Barres · Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 · Death
Mike Barres reminds us that death, like the falling of leaves in autumn, is a natural part of our world and we need to make sure we honor God when that time comes.
by Russ Lawson · Colossians 2:6-7 · Thanksgiving
Russ Lawson reminds us that we need to give up our check off the boxes mentality when it comes to thanking God and just respond to his grace genuinely from the heart.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 25:39-46 · Small
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of small things and to not get so hung up on big things.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 11:28-30 · Weariness
Tom Norvell reminds us and prays for us to find rest from our weariness in the Lord.
by Mike Barres · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Mike Barres reminds us that life is full of hardship and curve balls, but we can learn to praise the Lord anyway.
by Larry Zinck · 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 · Disaster
Larry Zinck talks about the wildfire destruction and how people can live so close to the danger zone and think it won't ever happen to them.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 10:42 · Disappointment
Disaster Relief sites are given for the California fires
by Patrick D. Odum · John 10:14-15 · Friendship
Patrick Odum talks about a humorous situation where his neighbor repeatedly called him Jim even though that was not his name.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 8:28 · Prayer
Russ Lawson reminds us that even though it is hard to wait patiently, God always responds to our prayers at just the right time and we should never give up asking him for his help.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Parousia
Russ Lawson reminds us that we will all have a final flight and we want to make sure the destination is the good one, God!
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 90
How can we discern the time we have and number our days in a proper manner -- we cannot unless we look to the Lord for his help, his presence, and his guidance.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 28:18-20 · Evangelism
Larry Davies reminds us that igniting people's passion is what it's all about in the life of the church and we need to do that, then turn them loose and let them go!
by Tom Norvell · Mark 2:12 · Miracle
Tom Norvell reminds us to praise God for what he has done in our lives, not explain it away.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:10 · Silence
Rubel Shelly remembers famed mime Marcel Marceau and how the silence is powerful and helps us hear, especially hear the voice of God.
by Tom Norvell · Ecclesiastes 5:2 · Worship
Tom Norvell makes a short and simple point about not using too many words.
by Patrick D. Odum · Galatians 6:9-10 · Service
Patrick Odum reminds us that we shouldn't get weary in doing kind acts of service simply because we can't see the results, because do good is a result all by itself.
by Mike Barres · Mark 14:32-42 · Wisdom
Mike Barres reminds us that we often confuse our muddled thinking, our inability to decide what to do, not because the decision is difficult, but because we don't want to obey.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 23 · Comfort
Russ Lawson reminds us of the comfort that we can find in God and His word if we will trust and believe it.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Tom Norvell reminds us that some times we just have to hang to hope, keep repeating what is true and not lose heart.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 12:13-15 · Greed
Patrick Odum challenges us with some real truths about luxury and greed and what it does to our walk with God and our genuine opportunities to be happy.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 28:18-20 · Word of God
Russ Lawson reminds us that while some words are balderdash and came to us through crazy circumstances, Jesus words are the opposite: he speaks with real authority.
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