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 Tim Archer · Ephesians 2:4-5 · Rescue
Lenny Skutnik dove into the Potomac River to save a woman too weak to grasp the lifeline she's been thrown. In the same way, God reached out to save us when we were powerless.
by Steve Ridgell · Psalm 51 · Forgiveness
David repented and asked for forgiveness. He was also restored to a life of purpose.
by Tim Archer · Galatians 6:9 · Conversion
Don’t give up! Keep praying for those around you. Keep showing them the example of a godly life. And be ready to share your faith with them when the time is right.
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Samuel 12:23 · Answer
The death of a child is one of those times when it seems there are no answers. But there are.
by Bill Brant · Luke 10:29-37 · Service
Yet this parable, or teaching story, is focused on one man who personally, intimately and immediately did something. Thus, the lesson is that as followers of Jesus, we need to go and do likewise as we travel over our own roads of life and help those in ne
by Tim Archer · Romans 8:9-10 · Presence
Christ could have a mansion in the Bronx or any palace he chose, but he has decided to live in me. He has made a home in my heart, giving me life, guiding me in the way I should go. My job is to follow his lead and become like him, become like the one who
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 · Good News
Our sin has separated us from God and we cannot fix it. So God did. Best news ever.
by Tim Archer · 1 Timothy 2:3-4 · Enemies
Are you like Jonah? Are there people you dislike so much that you don't want God to have mercy on them? Or are you willing to pray that all people come to know the truth?
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Peter 2:21-22 · Falling Away
Dogs go to their vomit and pigs go back to the mud after washing. That is what it is like for a Christian to go back to the world.
by Bill Brant · Luke 7:47-50 · Forgiveness
Jesus did a lot of miracles in the course of two days, things that man could do only with God's help. In fact, some of the Old Testament prophets did similar things, with God's help. It is at the end of the chapter, that he does something only God can
by Tim Archer · Matthew 6:19-21 · Treasure
So instead of burying your money in the ground, you should be storing up treasure in heaven. How do you do that? Do good. Be rich in good deeds. Be generous. And be willing to share.
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 3:13-14 · Resolutions
I stole the idea from the apostle Paul: three ways to focus on Jesus next year.
by Tim Archer · Micah 5:2 · King of the Jews
The Herodium lies in ruins today. Herod is long dead and almost forgotten. But the baby that was born in a stable in the little town of Bethlehem is remembered, loved, and worshiped.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 2:10-11 · Christmas
Christmas is very difficult for many people. Is it really possible to find joy, peace, hope, and love this year.
by Bill Brant · Luke 2:10-14 · Christmas
Holidays are a time for remembering family events and remembering what God did for us by sending His Son.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 5:14-16 · Deeds
He was called Basil the Great. Bishop of Caesarea in the fourth century, he was a staunch defender of the idea of the Trinity. He stood his ground against all opponents, even when the Emperor tried to exile him for his beliefs. Basil may have been bett
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Thessalonians 5:18 · Thanksgiving
There are reasons some people have difficulty giving thanks. We Christians see things differently.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 11:13-16 · Citizenship
They had a heavenly accent. They spoke in such a way that everybody knew they were on a journey, one that would end in heaven. They knew, as the old hymn says, "This world is not my home, I'm just a passin' through." They were on their way to the city God
by Steve Ridgell · Life
People choose the wrong direction for life. It may be they do not know the right way, or they try an easier shortcut, or they just want to do it their way.
by Bill Brant · Romans 14:5-6 · Holidays
So as the schedules, demands and pressures of the Holiday Trifecta invade your world, house and family, allow me to offer a short blessing to you and all whom you hold dear
by Tim Archer · 1 John 4:4 · Spiritual Warfare · Halloween
There are scary things in this world, but we need not fear any of them. The one who is in us is greater than the powers of this world.
by Steve Ridgell · John 16:33 · Tragedy
Jesus has overcome the world. He is the way through disaster, death, pain, and evil.
by Tim Archer · John 6 · Grace
What I have to offer God isn't enough. But what God can do with what I offer is more than enough. He can take my unholy life and make it right. He can take my weak faith and help me overcome. He can take my vulnerable humanity and let me say no to tempta
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 · Good News
The Bible itself says this is the most important thing to know: Jesus died for your sins and was raised on the third day.
by Bill Brant · 2 Timothy 1:7-10 · Death
Today, now, as our world continues to spiral from disaster to warfare, to inhumanity, we must also proclaim the Urgently Important: that our Savior, Jesus Christ, has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.
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