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 Donna Ware · Deuteronomy 6:1-7 · Children · Mothers
As women and mothers we can leave a legacy of faith for our children if we will commit to do so.
by Kelly Breece · Psalm 139:7-10 · Presence · Comfort
Even when we cannot see the presence of God in our lives, he's always there!
by Kelly Breece · Philippians 2:13
Sometimes we try to fix things so hard that we get ahead of God!
by Betty Jo Mings · Proverbs 17:17 · Friendliness · Encourage · Friendship
If we are willing, we can love the unlovable and encourage them to know Jesus.
by Kelly Breece · Philippians 3 · Change · Transition
A move that left Kelly missing two neighbors and their pets left a hole in heart until she realized that God had filled her life with new friends and new pets.
by Kelly Breece · Hebrews 10:23 · Good-bye
May God give us those special moments to tell people how special they are to us.
by Elizabeth Price · Mark 14:9 · Love · Appreciation · Memorial
The woman anointed Jesus with perfume and Jesus made sure no one would ever forget it.
by Tricia Goss · Matthew 28:34-38 · Kindness · Compassion · Help
We need to be those that serve and not like those who tell others to serve.
by Kelly Breece · Matthew 6:26-27 · Stress · Mothers
Sometimes when we are running late, God gets our attention anyway and helps us make it to our destination on time.
by Kelly Breece · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness · Service · Courtesy
Some people are just God's special blessings for us along the way.
by Kelly Breece · Matthew 8:11 · Heaven
Going to heaven must be like arriving at your own surprise party and seeing all the people you love.
by Kathy Bailey · Ephesians 6:11 · Temptation
Satan loves to trap us when we wander away from God's people.
by Kelly Breece · Hebrews 11:8 · Grandmother
Her grandmother leaves home and leaves all her stuff behind and begins a new journey of faith.
by Kelly Breece · Mark 10:13-16 · Parenting · Mothers
While we need schedules, our children must take precedence over our schedule.
by Kelly Breece · Malachi 3:10 · Generosity
Sometimes we get surprised at how quickly the Lord shows us to trust him; especially in the area of tithing!
by Kelly Breece · 2 Corinthians 4:17
While we don't know why about why things happen here, we do know that one day our sorrow will melt into the joy of the Lord.
by Kelly Breece · Romans 5:4
Sometimes God's greatest blessings are seen when things don't go exactly like we like them.
by Kelly Breece · Hebrews 13:5 · Abba Father
God is always there to care for us and keep us from ultimate harm.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 2:24-25 · Character · Influence · Change
One girl not only can, but also did make huge changes in the shopping world in which she found herself.
by Elizabeth Price · Philippians 3:7-14
God rescued Hannah and us from the garbage heap of our lives.
by Janice Price · John 8:12 · Purpose
Even when things go horribly bad, we can work in tandem with Jesus.
by Kelly Breece · Mark 10:42 · Grief · Death · Comfort
Our offers of love and friendship enrich us and bless others.
by Jennifer Kennedy Dean · Luke 11:1-13 · Prayer
Prayer is learned and we need to learn from Jesus how to pray.
by Kelly Breece · Galatians 5:6
What can we do when it seems we can't do anything? We can pray.
by Charlotte Barres · Colossians 1:9-11 · Christian Living · Christlikeness · Holy Spirit
Even if our time in life means we have to slow down, that doesn't mean the Holy Spirit quits working in us; we can see his power in the small things he does in our lives.
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