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 Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the real reason for the season and that we must not forget Jesus in all the holiday trappings and mess and reindeer and Santa.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Transformation
Rubel Shelly uses John Wooden as an example and a great quote on the need to focus on doing today what we can do and make the little changes each day that get us closer to our goal.
by Rubel Shelly · James 4:10 · Courage
Rubel Shelly uses the story of John Callender's failure and subsequent courage to remind us how to overcome the failure of our past.
by Rubel Shelly · Acts 17:26 · Unity
Rubel Shelly reminds us of MLK, Martin Luther King, Jr., and how he taught us we were all equal in God's eyes and that Jesus was the answer to uniting us into one people under God.
by Rubel Shelly · John 7:24 · Judging
Rubel Shelly takes on the risky topic of being judgmental and risks saying that there are times when we must be discerning and use proper judgment.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 3:14
Rubel Shelly re-shares a prayer for the New Year and a fresh start on life.
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