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 Mike Barres
God not only makes us strong in our weakness, but he uses our weaknesses to do his work.
by Joey Cope · Jude 1:20-25 · Attitude · Kindness · Brotherhood
Righteous hearts do not enjoy ripping apart another even when they other is wrong.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 9:35-38 · Compassion
We must view the world outside our churches in new ways, especially through the eyes of compassion like Jesus did.
by Bill Denton · Evangelism · Conversion
One soul makes a huge difference in the world and we must not slack up in the work of making disciples.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 5:10-12
We must be ready to suffer; our brothers and sisters all around the world are and have!
by Joey Cope · Proverbs 15:1 · Leadership · Communication · Speech
Sometimes words fail and kind actions have to rule the day!
by Tom Norvell · James 1:19-20
We need to learn to listen better if we ever hope to connect with other people.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 5:19 · Music
Music is indispensable to us and our lives would be much deprived without it!
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Discipleship · Rich · Sacrifice
We are called to be Christ-centered, not self-centered.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:43-45 · Leadership · Mentoring · Example
Some people make an indelible memory on your heart because they are servants.
by Mike Barres · Zechariah 4:6 · Holy Spirit · Power
Just as a pneumatic wrench gives us more power to remove bolts, the power of God's Spirit, the pneuma, gives us power to live.
by Larry Davies · Hebrews 10:19-25 · Church
Even a secular study of the benefits of going to church are pretty significant, but if that won't get us into the church building, six men carrying our coffin will.
by Dave Cook · 1 Peter 3:15-16 · Evangelism · Witnessing
We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 15:5-7 · Attitude · Friendliness · Hospitality
If you value human contact and personal service, then take note of and appreciate it when you receive it.
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