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 Scott Owings · 1 Timothy 4:8 · Train
Spiritual growth really requires us to have a spiritual trainer to help us with our spiritual discipline.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:7 · Mentoring
A surgeon who gives blood to his patient is a reminder of all those who have invested in us to make us what we are.
by David Sessions · Acts 15 · Unity
Unity isn't easy to make happen and the example of Acts 15 really challenges us to give up some things along the way.
by Ron Rose · Isaiah 43:19
Getting out of the rut is not only possible, but it can be fun, creative, and stimulating if we choose for it to be.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 3:20-21 · Power
God can do all things, even more than we imagine, so why do we live and pray like we don't believe this?
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 10:40-42 · To Do List
Interruptions and surprise visitors are not bad things in a busy day of ministry; they are an answer to prayer.
by Scott Owings · Romans 8:26-27 · Prayer
We can learn to breath pray and pray any time and any place and reach out to God through prayer.
by Russ Lawson · John 3:16 · Touch
God calls us to be a people and a person who touches hurting people because Jesus was willing to touch us.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 2:1-11 · Generosity
The interests of others must be our focus and not just our own stuff and wants.
by Rubel Shelly · James 4:13-17 · Work
So much of what we work for really doesn't matter, so let's invest in what does, the people around us.
by Scott Owings · Psalm 1 · Silence
Meditation is a lost art and discipline that we as Christians need to engage in again!
by Steve Puckett · Job 34:14-15 · Plans
God is really the only one whose intentions really matter, what I intend to do does hold that much weight.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:10 · Stillness · Solitude
We all need more silence and solitude than we are getting in our busy world so let's start with just 5 minutes each day.
by Scott Owings · Psalm 62:1-7 · Solitude · Silence
We can only regain our rightful place in our spirit through Silence and the work of the Holy Spirit on our spirit.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 5:3-5 · Pain
Pain is not always bad -- it is necessary to help us know where we need to change and be changed by the Father.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:19-24 · Mentoring
Thank God for those who give others in unfortunate situations a chance to succeed.
by Mike Barres · Proverbs 17:9 · Confidential
Confidentiality is crucial to maintain when secrets have been entrusted to us.
by Mike Cope · Ephesians 4:29 · Criticism
Criticism hurts even when, or maybe especially when, it is dressed in pretty packages and given to us over a long time.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:41-45 · Service
Being in positions of leadership and authority doesn't give us the right to be above the law, but instead should give us the opportunity to serve in love.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 22:7
We have got to address our addiction to things, money, greed, debt, wealth, and materialism.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Church
Church is found where people who make up the Lord's Body are at work doing Kingdom business.
by Scott Owings · 2 Timothy 3:16-17
If we are to grow in our spiritual walk, we must exercise the Spirit within us and one way is lectio divina, sacred reading.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 28:18-20 · Growth
We need to evaluate how we are growing and have a plan to continue to grow.
by Joey Cope · Influence
The continental breakfast allows from some people watching and friend making.
by John Roberts · Matthew 7:3-5 · Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy does exist in the church and we should weed it out, but it doesn't exempt us from church.
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