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 Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:13 · Contentment
Contmentment can be learned and with it comes lasting happiness.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 14:12 · Surrender
We are not God, we are not in control, and so we need to surrender and let God take control of our lives.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 12:1-2 · Leadership · Remember
We must remember those who have gone before us and learn the lessons they have left us!
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:8 · Kindness
The whole news media ignored the biggest story of the hurricanes -- the overwhelming help, compassion, and generosity of people to help their neighbors.
by Joseph Mazella · Colossians 3:1-4 · Aging
We are only as old as we choose to be, since God made us to be eternal.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:48 · Poor · Rich
We must realize that with our blessings comes the responsibility to use them generously.
by Mike Barres · Philemon 1:7 · Influence
Being nice is important if we are going to influence others.
by Russ Lawson · John 13:44-45 · Example
When the world sees us, do we show that we are willing to admit our failures and seek to make things right?
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 11:2-4
We must return to the pure and simple faith of trusting in Christ.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1-2
All space must be reclaimed as sacred space.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 13:7-8 · Debt
Take care of our debts because when we don't it reflects poorly on the church and God's people.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 7:3-4 · Complaining · Criticism
Are we criticizing others for the very things we are doing?
by Russ Lawson · Ezekiel 11 · Heart
A heart transplant reminds us that we need God's heart transplant spiritually.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Chronicles 28:9 · God
The storm comes and rages and destroys, do you know how that feels? God does!
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:14-15 · Complaining
We can always find something to complain about, but let's be people who compliment and affirm!
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 3:13 · Perseverance
We can learn many things from the resiliency of those who have lost so much.
by Bill Denton · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Perseverance · Courage
The human spirit, created by God, is indominatable and has a passion to return to its home.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:16 · Compassion
People are ready to help in the Katrina crisis, thank God!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:31-40
We need to pray for those who giving of their time, effort, energy, and themselves to be involved in the relief, recovery, and clean up in post Katrina aftermath.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 10:30-37
Help for Katrina victims is crucial and is somethign that any Christian is going to do to help his or her neighbor.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 2:14-18 · Help
In the middle of the storms of life, where are we going to turn? Jesus!
by Katha Winther · Hebrews 12:1-2 · Repentance · Sin
We need to not only be sorry for our sin, but we also need to get rid of the things in our lives that lead us to sin.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 7:12 · Contentment
We learn contentment by learning to be at peace with others.
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