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 · Luke 2:11-12 · Fear
When you least expect it, don't be afraid, God is revealing a new plan for your life.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 118:24 · Rejoice
So much of life is a matter of perspective; we can choose to be glad.
by Mike Barres · Ephesians 2:10 · Providence
God has a plan for each of us, a destiny, to use us for his glory.
by Joe Bagby · Matthew 1:18-21
A preacher gets in trouble talking about Christmas on Sunday, but warns that the world will take Christ out of Christmas.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 1:8-9
What we want and most need at Christmas are not the kinds of things that money can buy!
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:31-32 · Forgiveness
An example of unbelievable forgiveness in the face of murder challenges our narrow notions of forgiving others.
by Tom Norvell · Job 42:3 · Awe
There are many things our minds cannot comprehend, especially things about God, but that is okay.
by Ron Rose · Luke 11:32 · Life
So often we die long before our bodies do because we live our lives with our eyes shut.
by Ron Rose · James 4:7-10 · Providence
God has a record of the things he has done through us in his family album.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:7 · Aging
Remembering a great lady of faith who lived for 106 years.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 139:14 · Thanksgiving
A terrible accident can't rob this little girl or her family of reasons to give thanks.
by Mike Barres · Proverbs 17:27 · Wisdom
We shouldn't need many words to hear or to speak.
by Mike Barres · Job 2:13 · Patience
God cares about our struggles and sent Jesus to us to show us the way back to his heart.
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Timothy 4:7-8 · Perseverance
Hanging in there and persevering during tough times is not easy, but it is necessary and will develop our character.
by Elizabeth Price · 1 Kings 17:1-6 · Change
Change is hard, but God goes with us every step of the way.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 14:1-8 · Women
Sometimes we try too hard and too much when we should simply be doing what we can.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 2:14 · Courage
what we can learn from Rosa Parks' simple act of courage and defiance.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 7:21-23 · Obedience
We show we are Jesus' disciples by what we do, but so often what we reach for is the wrong thing.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 5:38-48 · Obedience
Jesus commanded us to act in certain ways toward others, especially when people mistreat us; what would happen if we really did obey him?
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:32 · Forgiveness
A lady forgives the incredible bad thing done to her by a teenager to give him another chance on life.
by Mike Barres · Romans 8:28-29
We are often critical of others and can't understand God because we don't see the big picture of what is happening.
by Larry Zinck · Philippians 4:11-13 · Contentment
We can learn to give thanks and be content if we will reframe our current situation and see how many blessings we actually have.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 121:1 · Solitude
We all need places of solitude to experience God's beauty and listen for the voice of God.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Corinthians 4:16 · Maturity
Soul work takes tiem and in our instant society we must be patient and let God do his work on us.
by Joseph Mazella · 1 Samuel 24:19 · Kindness
Kindness is a trait of God that we need to have and to share.
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