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 Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2:1-2 · Jesus · Christmas
Why would anyone want to seek Jesus? Just to worship him!
by Patrick D. Odum · 2 Timothy 3:5 · Holy Spirit · Power
The gospel is about a lot more than words -- without the power of a transformed life it means little.
by Joey Cope · James 5:7 · Patience
Sometimes it takes some people many years to truly bloom, but we must be patient because when they do it is senstational!
by Jeff Scott · Matthew 6:19-24 · Compromise · Worldliness
We will never make it trying to live in the middle: it is the place of collisions and disasters.
by Dr. Jeff Lee · Genesis 39:10-12
So often we judge how important an event is by how many are expected to show up and base our efforts accordingly -- but this is wrong, because our real audience is God.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 28:18-20
Why is it so hard for us to reach out and share the Gospel with those nearby, much less with the whole world?
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:8-9 · Change
While many changes are for the better, some things remain the same to our advantage and blessing.
by Tom Norvell · Galatians 6:2-5 · Service
Even when we are away from our normal responsibilities, we are still responsible for these things!
by Alan Smith · 2 Timothy 4:1-8 · Preaching
Sermons are great and sorry, exciting and boring,
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:4-13 · Example
An aunt doesn't appear on the surface to make that much difference, but when you look a little more closely, she can make a world of difference.
by Joey Cope · 1 Peter 4:1-4 · Kindness
God's people are best noticed when they leave a trail of kind deeds and acts of grace behind, cleaning up a dingy world gone bad.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 25:33-40 · Compassion
We will be judged by how we cared for the least, the left out, and the lonely.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 14:12
Having good intentions doesn't offset bad decisions, actions, or words.
by Lou Seckler · Matthew 4:4 · Bible · Word of God
We need to be more diligent in reading the Word of God.
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.
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