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 · Acts 8 · Baptism
The Bible says the Ethiopian eunuch was baptized and went on his way rejoicing. You can too. It was good news for the Ethiopian. It's good news for us. Everyone who is willing to put their faith in Jesus may come to him.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23 · Following Jesus
The decision to follow Jesus is not about you. If anything, it is about rejecting yourself.
by Tim Archer · John 17:20-23 · Unity
A ladder sits outside a window of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The ladder has been in place for over 250 years; there are writings from the 18th century that mention it. No one really knows where it came from. Nobody uses it. The ladder
by Steve Ridgell · John 3:16 · Rescue
I love God because of how much he has done for me. I was reminded of this by watching Lulu, our rescue dog.
by Bill Brant · Psalm 119:105 · Bible
The Bible, Scripture, holds God's directions for his followers. If you don't read it, you don't know how to put your life together. And what you actually get doesn't resemble anything close to what you envisioned; you have pieces lost or pieces that are
by Tim Archer · Habakkuk 3:17-18 · Faith
We need an "even if" faith. We need the kind of faith that says, "Lord, I'll believe in you even if you don't do what I hope. I'll believe in you even if you don't answer this prayer the way I want. I'll believe in you no matter what."
by Steve Ridgell · Jeremiah 29:11 · God
Parents will do what is best for their child no matter what. God will do what is best for his children also.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 121 · Trust
What's your hope for the future? Who or what are you putting your trust in? Let me encourage you to fully trust in the Lord and his salvation.
by Steve Ridgell · Genesis 3:1-20 · Devil
Satan's plan to destroy you is to confuse you about what God said, lie about what God said, and convince you that you can be your own god.
by Bill Brant · Ezekiel 34:2-4:10 · Leadership
As a leader, whether political, military, or religious, you are responsible for your people. If you do not take care of, feed, heal and attend to their welfare, they will become enslaved to others and you will be held accountable for their capture and con
by Tim Archer · Philippians 3:8-11 · Treasure
I know that just as my childhood trophies have lost their value to me, I'll one day look at all the things that seem so important to me now and see that they are like trash compared to knowing Christ. On that day, I'll lay my trophies down and receive wha
by Steve Ridgell · Mark 10:49 · Decide
You cannot make a decision about Jesus based on what others think. Some will discourage and some will cheer. You have to decide.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 3:16 · Holy
I am a temple of God because God lives in me. He comes to live in every person who is born again of water and Spirit.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 6:23 · Sin
There are consequences for sin. Satan just wants you not to think about them.
by Bill Brant · Joshua 14:6-15 · Commitment
While the lessons are numerous when studying the life of Caleb, the single ever present aspect is his commitment to following God whether on a secret mission, unsuccessfully arguing to take the land, waiting 40 years or finally defeating the enemy.
by Tim Archer · Isaiah 25:6 · Celebration
When people come together to enjoy God's blessings and celebrate God's goodness, God not only approves; he comes to be a part.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:6 · Following Jesus
Running around the bases because of errors is not a home run. You cannot change the rules. You cannot change God's rules either.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 12:16-17 · Salvation
You can choose to get full value of God's gift, receiving eternal life. Or you can squander what you've been given, and you'll live forever with the consequences. Because, just like Ronald Wayne and just like Esau, you will reach a point where your poor c
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 7:21 · Believe
Saving belief in Jesus is much more than believing a set of facts. Real belief is to follow Jesus.
by Bill Brant · Revelation 22:4
I have fewer days ahead of me than behind me, and I recently have been reminded by those with fewer things than I, about having family and friends in Heaven with you.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 10:19-22 · Humility
You may be rich or powerful or beautiful or famous or extremely talented. But when you come to God, you take all that off. You humble yourself and say to him, “Have mercy on me, a sinner.”
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Past
Revisionist history makes us look better but changes nothing about our past. Jesus does.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 · Truth
There are many opinions, many theories, and many philosophies. But there is an absolute truth: there is only one God and the only way to Him is through Jesus Christ.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 16:16 · Jesus
Even when Jesus was here, people discussed who he really was. They still do. You have to decide who he is. What you decide will make all the difference.
by Bill Brant · Luke 24:6 · Resurrection · Evangelism
In "church" there is talk about "sharing the Gospel", almost as an academic exercise. Yet, it wasn't an analytical exercise for those who first faced a risen Jesus, and maybe it shouldn't be for us. The example is very clear. He is Risen! and we need
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