Heartlight has published over 4,000 articles for Christians seeking to follow Jesus in everyday life.Written to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles, these articles remain fully searchable and freely available. While Heartlight is no longer publishing new articles, this library continues to serve as an active, enduring resource to help people live for Jesus.
by Tammy Marcelain · 1 Corinthians 10:13 · Cancer
Sin, a form of spiritual cancer, can be defeated like physical cancer and this victory leaves us feeling excited and on top of the world, but we must work hard for the victory and God will help us.
by Denise Waldrop · Matthew 26:40 · Mothers
Learning to take things one hour and one step at a time helps this mother learn to make it when her premature baby is having problems in the hospital.
by Jeanene Reese · Ephesians 1:1 · Praise
A Christmas present of a ruby and diamond ring that is adjustable is a present that evokes praise just like the way God has blessed us should pour forth our praise!
by Tammy Marcelain · Philippians 4:1 · Trials
An update on Jack Marcelain and his brain tumor recovery doesn't bring all good news, but Tammy is committed to not worry about it.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Psalm 119:161 · Sin
Kimberly takes an honest self-appraisal and listens to God to learn that she needs to tremble in awe of God and his grace and at her own sin.
by Katha Winther · James 1:19 · Anger
We need to vent our anger appropriately with a Christian friend before we lose control and the whole things blows up on us and those around us.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Ephesians 2:10 · Self Esteem
When we put self in the middle of everything, then everything becomes about I, me, my, and mine, and not about God and we mess up our self-absorbed lives.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · John 16:22 · Grief
The plane crash in Lexington, Kentucky brought out all sorts of emotions in the hearts of people and reminds us how death touches us all and our need for the promises of Jesus.
by Tammy Marcelain · Ephesians 2:1 · Grace · Gracious
A dumpster with the word grace written on it reminds Tammy Marcelain of the great work that God can do in our lives to bring hope and joy and meaning when we receive His grace.
by Marsha Jordan · Philippians 3:20 · Providence
God is really in control, and is at our side, and in control of our agenda if we will loosen up and let him lead us.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 3:20 · Abba Father
God is so big that he is greater than heart and can help us overcome the daily grind in all its mundane sameness.
by Denise Waldrop · Revelation 22:5
A lighthearted look at heaven and the joy that awaits us there: it's like a beach and not really a job.
by Jane Vincenzi · Proverbs 17:22 · Laugh
A foot in mouth salesman made Jane's heart glad because of the gift of laughter from a talking burglar alarm keypad.
by Donna Ware · Luke 1:38 · Control
The world is changing and we lose control, but the real issue isn't controlling as it is yielding to the one in control.
by Marsha Jordan · Isaiah 30:18 · Perseverance
So many things appear nice and are harmful while many look awful and prove to be beneficial; we mustn't make snap judgments because God is at work in all of it.
by Elizabeth Price · John 8:12
The right time and the right light are necessary for us to find the right answers.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Philippians 2:13 · Providence
Journaling allows us to see God's work, his fingerprints, his involvement in our lives.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Mothers
Mothers are the one constant in our continually changing lives.
by J Bordine · Proverbs 31:28 · Mothers
Rain leaves this grown daughter to think about her mother and all that her mother means to her.
by Sarah Stirman · 2 Corinthians 2:14 · Victory
Sin entangles and causes us to stumble and fall rather than running victoriously, whether the sin is our own or the sin of others against us.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Galatians 6:2 · Mercy
So often we don't know each well enough to even know the burdens we all carry, but we must step in and help by listening more carefully to those around us.
by Katha Winther · Acts 2:37 · Forgiveness
A murder trial ends up in a conviction and acquittal because of a conversion!
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Peter 2:11 · Addiction · Drugs
Drugs are an awful evil afflicting our world and Christians need to do something to combat them.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 3:1 · Mothers
Overhearing a questioning about loving children enough gets Sarah thinking about the need for meaningful touch, focused listening, and hanging around together.
by Sarah Stirman · Luke 6:38 · Giving
While we are to give a tithe, the tithe is just a reminder to us that everything we have belongs to God.
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