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 Sarah Stirman · 2 Corinthians 11:24-27 · Holy
We can't have the holy life without the adventure life because God uses the adventures to mold us and make us holy.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Luke 6:38 · Christmas
Giving gifts at Christmas helps us understand and appreciate the importance of people in our lives.
by Sarah Stirman · James 4:13-17 · Plans
We make all these plans and get upset when they don't unfurl like we want, but God often has other plans!
by Muriel Larson · Colossians 2:7 · Stress
We can find many reasons to give thanks even in difficult times.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Exodus 20:3 · Idols
We show by our lifestyle and our choices if we really worship God or other gods.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · Joy
Crazy things happen to all of us, but we can face them with joy because of God.
by Sarah Stirman · Luke 2:27-35 · Mothers
Motherhood brings with it the laughter and the tears of loving children.
by Katha Winther · Hebrews 12:1
Sometimes we just need to clear the clutter out of our lives!
by Elizabeth Price · John 17 · Inheritance
Jesus made us out a will of the things he wants us to inherit!
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Luke 15:1-32
Jesus chose people over practices and love over legalism.
by Katha Winther · 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 · Worship
Have we lost our focus by getting so upset over so many things that don't really matter?
by Elizabeth Price · Romans 3:23 · Bible
While there are many specialty Bibles, the Bible is really written for only one group of people: sinners.
by Elizabeth Price · Hebrews 2:14-16
A violent storm reminds us of our need for God and his holiness!
by Elizabeth Price · Matthew 16:21 · Cross
So many of us have been conditioned to not see the call of the cross in our lives!
by Sarah Stirman · John 15:1-2 · Discipleship
God is the master gardener and works in our lives to get rid of what is dead and overgrown.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 John 5:14-16 · Mothers
One a mom's greatest responsibilities is to listen to her family, her children, and her God.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Mark 9:35
The comparison game hurts us no matter what side of the game we play on.
by Sarah Stirman · John 8:44 · Devil
Satan is the Father of lies and tries to get us to believe his cruel and ugly lies.
by Katha Winther · Isaiah 40:31 · Waiting
While we end up having to wait for many things in our lives, this one thing that is worthy waiting for!
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 19:26 · Influence
While we may think we can't make a difference in the lives of troubled teens, with God's help, we can.
by Elizabeth Price · Proverbs 23:7 · Reading
Bookmarks are those little reminders that are hard to get rid of.
by Michele Howe · Proverbs 10:7 · Grandmother · Grandfather
It's not the big stuff that we remember from our grandparents, but the small wonderful things that they did to touch our lives.
by Amy C. Baker · Psalm 50:10-12 · Renewal
A trip to the cattle and the country rattles this city slicker loose from her busy ways enough to help her appreciate God in wonder.
by Michele Howe · Acts 20:35
We cannot hide our loneliness behind being busy, but God also uses our busy times to bless others and heal us.
by Elizabeth Price · 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 · Mentoring
We've got to believe that God can bring growth out of tough and impossible situations!
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