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 · Ecclesiastes 10:4 · Mistakes
The best way to deal with a goof is to admit and learn from it.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 13:18
God uses ordinary people to do his amazing work.
by Larry Zinck · 1 John 1:1 · Resurrection
Jesus left us here to help others find life and know that resurrection is coming: we are in the resurrection business.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 16:9
A person's life is not judged by its length but by its impact.
by Joey Cope · 2 Timothy 4:6
We can choose our own joy because we get to choose our ending.
by Janice Price · Psalm 18:19 · Delivered · Rescue
We often find ourselves stuck between two doors and needing rescue, but we trust the Lord to help us out and through.
by Steven W. Allen · Romans 13:1
The faith background of Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 9:18 · Purpose · Time
Many of Jesus' miracles began as interruptions in his daily schedule.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 1:35 · Compassion · Authenticity · Help
We must take time, listen with our heart, and learn the rest of the story in people's lives if we are going to effectively minister to them.
by Mike Barres · James 2:13
Let's not be critical people -- Taters in chruch parlance.
by Russ Lawson · Numbers 22:28 · Purpose
God can use us even if and when we are imperfect and don't think we have much to offer.
by Bill Sherrill · Amos 5:19 · Storm
The storm comes through and all the lights go out and the electricity doesn't work.
by Dr. Jeff Lee · Matthew 15:32 · Jesus
Jesus wants us to share his compassion with others.
by Patrick D. Odum · Isaiah 53:11 · Jesus
Jesus didn't have a head of state funeral, but his life has counted more than any other leader every.
by Larry Zinck · Ephesians 6:10 · Sin
Throwing away the ring, getting rid of our sin is crucial if we are to bring peace to our world and those around us.
by Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 3:13 · Forgiveness · Christlikeness
When someone has hurt you and you can get even, what are you going to do?
by Paul Lee · Ephesians 1:20 · Christian Living · Fear · Courage
Opening yourself up and becoming vulnerable is a risky, scary thing - but you've got to do it to grow! Find the Godpower you need to take the next right step.
by Joseph Mazella · Acts 20:35 · Christian Living · Compassion · Love
This is a story about a needed ministry to those battling cancer called ChemoAngels.
by Janice Price · Isaiah 40:29
Good things can happen out of bad things if we find our sense of purpose!
by Kelly Breece · Galatians 5:6
A rush to the airport and nearly missing a flight turns into a blessing when someone's kindness saves the trip.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 8:23 · Providence · Provision · Presence
God takes away the fear of strange places.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 18:2
Life is full of storms, so where and to whom will you go to find your shelter in the storm?
by Mike Barres · John 14:21 · God · Lord · Obedience
God longs for us to love him and how could we not love, both in our church worship (singing, praying, reading Scripture) and in our life of worship (obedience).
by Joseph Mazella · Colossians 2:7 · Thanksgiving
Thank you is one of the sweetest phrases in our language and God deserves more thank you's than anyone!
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:10 · Health · Home
Our true home is in heaven, it is our homeland to which we are journeying.
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