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 Janet Colbrunn · Christmas
Janet Colbrunn tackles the hard task of helping us write creative Christmas letters that do more than inform our friends: they tell our story for generations to come.
by Laura Baker · Psalm 118:8 · Accountability
Laura Baker reminds us that we are tested and approved by God.
by Sarah Stirman · Awe
Sarah Stirman talks about a side trip to the beach on a youth sponsored mission trip and the beauty that many missed because they chose the water park over the ocean.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 Peter 1:13 · Pessimism · Perspective
Sarah Stirman speaks about common struggles women face and talks about the perspective from which they approach their decisions about these everyday matters.
by Tammy Marcelain · James 1:21 · Speech
Tammy Marcelain shares insight on who we welcome and how we welcome them into our midst, and also reflects on what we do to push them away and hurt them with our words and actions.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Ephesians 1:4 · Stress
Lisa Mikitarian reflects on the passing of her husband's kidney stone and is caught up in the pain of two more passings.
by Marsha Jordan · Titus 3:8
Marsha Jordan reminds us that we may not have the skill set or talents we would choose for ourselves, but we can still change the world through small acts of love.
by Kelly Breece · Psalm 103:14 · Treasure
Kelly Breece talks about taking her daughter to see her grandmother and how she discovers a homemade book nearby that blesses them all.
by Kelly Breece · Romans 12:15 · Grief
Kelly Breece shares the important lesson about friendship and helping a grieving friend by just being present.
by Tammy Marcelain · Mark 9:24 · Faith
Tammy Marcelain writes about believing, trust, and God using our struggles, weaknesses, and trials to make us people of faith.
by Katha Winther · Philippians 4:4 · Son · Smile
Katha Winther talks about free and not so free bags we all carry around.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 Corinthians 13:4 · Valentine
Sarah Stirman talks about Valentine's Day and what it means to be really in love and to share love.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Isaiah 40:30 · Generosity · Gardening
Lisa Mikitarian shares with us about seeing the evergreen when the weeding is done in winter and reminds us of the constant, ever-present and everlasting God who loves us.
by Dr. Rebecca Dowden · Hebrews 12:1 · Adversity
Rebecca Dowden shares an emotional look at a decision to not have children.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 12:1 · Focus
Sarah Stirman talks about running and rolling her ankle and how it made her afraid to focus on the goal and see the sights.
by Sarah Stirman · John 3:16 · Holidays
Sarah Stirman reflects on the holiday blues, the ending of Christmas, and the extravagance and expense of the holiday, both modern and old.
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