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 Tony Thompson · John 3:16 · Christmas
Tony Thompson helps us put Christmas in perspective: God loves us!
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2:1 · Christmas
Patrick Odum reflects on a Matthews who is a scientist who determined the star when Jesus was born and reminds us that it is not the star, but the one to whom it pointed, that is important.
by Danny Sims · Luke 2:39 · Christmas
Danny Sims gives us a staccato version of the birth of Jesus and the following narratives about His first trip to the Temple.
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 53:10 · Christmas
Tom Norvell describes what it is like to be ready for Christmas on Christmas eve and wonders what it was like for God on the eve of His Son's birth into the world.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Peter 5:7 · Children of God
Russ Lawson reminds us that even during these troubling times that God is at work to take care of us.
by Tom Norvell · Proverbs 3:5 · Grudge
Tom Norvell reminds us that a step in the right direction is a good beginning.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 12:27 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly reminds us that even in a season when folks have less than they are used to having, if they look they will actually find that they have more.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 21:3 · Encourage
Bill Sherrill reminds us that it is much easier to be critical than to do something, but the good that is done is really done by people willing to try.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23 · Christmas
Phil Ware shares several ways to get out of the church box and gift boxes and make Christmas count.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:10 · Gracious
Tom Norvell uses Psalm 145 to remind us how loving, compassionate, and gracious the LORD is to us, rich toward us in compassion, love, and grace in every day of life.
by Bill Denton · Ephesians 4:29 · Communication
Bill Denton introduces us to a new word, communifaking, and also challenges us to communicate truthfully.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:13 · Faithfulness
Tom Norvell reflects on Psalm 145:13-16 and reminds us that in the middle of broken marriages, broken political promises, and broken hopes, God is faithful to his promises.
by Bill Sherrill · Hebrews 10:19 · Church
Bill Sherrill reflects on family reunions, perspective, being together, and church.
by Mike Barres · Exodus 4:10
Mike Barres reminds us that inadequacy is an opportunity for God's power to be displayed and God to be glorified.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:1 · Praise
Tom Norvell reflects on the greatness of God inspired by Psalm 145.
by Rob Woodfin · Luke 10:25 · Prayer for the Nation
Rob Woodfin challenges us to do more than vote and then wash our hands of the matters that afflict our time and culture.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 12:36 · Speech
Tom Norvell reminds us to guard our words by praying for speech coming out of Psalm 143
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 6:5 · Forgiveness
Tom Norvell reminds us that forgiveness means the Lord erases our records of sins.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 123:1 · God
Tom Norvell shares insights into Psalm 123, especially reminding us to look to God before we get angry, try to get even, go on the attack, or give up in despair, for mercy comes from God!
by Danny Sims · Matthew 6:33 · Money
Danny Sims shares some insight for us on our two week wild run on Wall Street and the up and downs of the market.
by Rob Frazier · Matthew 6:33 · Worry
Rob Frazier sees a girl overcoming a handicap and it reminds him how we need to address our financially troubling times.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 121:1 · Obedience
Tom Norvell challenges us to move beyond mere intellectual belief of Psalm 121 to putting it into practice everyday.
by Mike Barres · Hebrews 12:1 · Kingdom
Mike Barres reminds us to not be distracted with the things going on around us but fix our eyes on Jesus.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 112:1 · Adversity
Tom Norvell describes fear and fear of the Lord using Psalm 112.
by Rob Woodfin · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · Jesus
Rob Woodfin ponders the imponderable and seeks answers to our greatest question, how do I not let anxiety control me, and reminds us of God's grace.
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