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 · 1 Corinthians 12:12 · Body of Christ
The church isn't an organization; it's an organism. Membership isn't optional. If we are in Christ, in a saving relationship with him, then we are necessarily members of his body. Christians don't choose to belong to the church; if they belong to Christ,
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 5:20 · Relationship
Christianity is more than a set of rules no one can follow. It is about a relationship with Jesus.
by Tim Archer · Luke 12:16 · Death
I need to think about dying. Not in a scared way, nor some kind of morbid obsession. I need to remember that death is coming… and it's not the end. I need to prepare for my real retirement, the one that will last forever. All of the "busyness" that surrou
by Steve Ridgell · Deuteronomy 6:2 · Family
Our family has owned our farm for 110 years, but that is not our most important family legacy. Faith is.
by Bill Brant · Job 2:11 · Friendship
As you read the accusations of the friends, Job must have done something really bad to provoke God and with Job's claim of innocence and bewilderment, it's easy to forget that up until the time they opened their mouths, they were doing what good friends d
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 15:20 · Good News
The crucifixion and resurrection are at the heart of the good news of Jesus. He came to this world, was rejected and killed, then overcame death and the grave. One day he will come again, and God will judge the world through him. Those who have put their
by Steve Ridgell · John 3:16 · God
It is dangerous to assume God said something that he did not say. Even worse to think he said something different than what he really said.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 5:2 · Second Coming
We know that Jesus will come again. We have to get ready.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 19:16 · Heaven · Good Enough
As long as we can find someone worse than us, we think we are good enough to get into heaven. That kind of thinking misses the point.
by Bill Brant · Genesis 22:20
In the book of Job, Elihu played an important role, preparing Job to hear the voice of God.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 7:13 · Focus
When it comes to finding your way through this world, no GPS can help you. No map program will get you there. You need directions from someone who really knows the way. The book of Psalms says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Ps
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Timothy 3:16 · Bible
God created us and knows how we function best. Why do we think we know better?
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 9:24 · Finish
It's important to start our walk with God, but even more important that we finish it. We have to persevere until the end.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23 · New Life
Jesus promises new life. Part of new life is getting rid of the old one.
by Bill Brant · 1 John 5:11 · Test
We know we need faith in God. But did you realize that God has faith in you?
by Tim Archer · Job 42:7 · Bible
Just as people misquote celebrities, many misquote God or try to make him say things he never said. We need to study the Bible to know what God really said
by Steve Ridgell · John 16:33 · Tragedy
There will be another tragedy somewhere today. Christians overcome our tragedies because of what we believe about this world.
by Tim Archer · John 3:3 · New Year · Newness · New Life
New weeks and new years feel like new beginnings, but only God can truly make things new.
by Steve Ridgell · John 3:16 · God
God loves his son. God loves us. Sending Jesus to die on the cross for our sins and then raising him from the dead demonstrates that love.
by Bill Brant · Matthew 2:11 · Seeking God
Like the Magi of old, people today will follow the signs that lead them to Jesus.
by Tim Archer · Exodus 12:25 · Questions
We need to think about the meaning behind the things we do.
by Steve Ridgell · Genesis 1:27 · Apologetics
Some used the fact that 98% of our DNA was not functional as an arguement against the existence of God. Now they know that over 80% of our DNA is functional. God did know what he was doing.
by Tim Archer · 1 John 3:19 · Forgiveness
Many times, our zeal to condemn sin can make the vulnerable among us feel alienated from God.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 6:34 · Time
We worry about the past and cannot do anything about it, but God can. We worry about the future and cannot do anything about it. But God can.
by Bill Brant · 1 Chronicles 16:34 · Thanksgiving
It’s the time as we stand around the table, holding hands and expressing thanks to God for all that He’s given us that has become the essence of Thanksgiving for us.
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