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 · Mark 10:45 · Christmas
We have to remember that the cute little baby in the nativity scene grew up to die on a cross. As Christians, we need the power of the risen Lord who is much more than a tiny baby.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 1:5-6 · Community
It is possible to have a real connection in a community who will love and support each other.
by Skye Noe · Psalm 100 · Purpose · Prayer · Scripture
I wonder sometimes if God feels the same way about the messages I send. I think about my prayer life and how often I address the message to Him but seem to only talk about me.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 37:4 · Satisfaction
Only God can satisfy our deepest longings. Everything else will just leave us longing for more.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 1:10-11 · Christmas
Christians celebrate Christmas 365 days a year, not just on December 25.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 4:12 · Hope
All of us need hope, and the only true hope is found in God, through Jesus Christ.
by Steve Ridgell · Galatians 2:20
Following Jesus demands an all out commitment. It is not enough to just make a decision.
by Skye Noe · 1 John 4:4 · God · Character · Attitude
No matter what evil spirits are present in this life, we know that God has given us a spirit that is stronger than all others. The message of God to this world is that God’s Holy Spirit is the only spirit worth celebrating, even on Halloween.
by Tim Archer · John 1:12 · Salvation
God has invited each of us to come and be a part of His family
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 4:11 · Bible · Conscience · Consequences
Because of Jesus, we can learn to be content without being dependent on external circumstances.
by Tim Archer · John 14:6 · Salvation
In our spiritual lives, only Jesus can show us the way to God because He is the way to God.
by Skye Noe · 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 · Kingdom · Selfishness · Community
We must never be willing to sacrifice the things we believe in to gain popularity, but we must find a way to become all things to all men, so that we may by all means save some.
by Steve Ridgell · John 10:10 · Christian Living
We don't have to understand everything about how Jesus makes life better to enjoy a life of hope, peace, and joy.
by Tim Archer · Galatians 5:6 · Faith · Obedience
Belief and faith are not the same thing. Belief becomes faith when it goes into action.
by Steve Ridgell · 3 John 1:4
Our families are our greatest legacy. Our greatest prayer for them must be that they find the Lord.
by Skye Noe · Acts 2:28 · Christian Living · Attitude · Commitment
There are so many times in life that the world around me is full of confusing messages. It's hard to know which way to turn and it seems impossible to find my way. The good news is that as a Christian I have someone to clear the path ahead for me.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 8:17 · Touch
Jesus came to touch and to heal, to take away The Disease.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:6 · Salvation
We all need help to get where we're going. If you don't know how to get to Jesus, don't be afraid to ask someone who does.
by Courtney Loy · Matthew 5:31-32 · Divorce
God is able to help couples avoid divorce, if we'll just let Him do it.
by Skye Noe · Romans 6-8 · Spiritual Focus · Joy · Adversity
In a world of suffering, God's Spirit offers Hope for Life.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 11:28 · Hope
We can't really appreciate God's good news until we've had a taste of the bad news.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 4:4-5
What Christians share in common is much greater than any differences than could seem to separate them.
by Courtney Loy · 1 Peter 5:7
Living life on edge—that is, under constant pressure, fear, or nervousness—is no way of living. I’m talking about anxiety,
by Skye Noe · Ephesians 2:13
Summertime is a great time of the year! There is nothing I enjoy more than spending a day at the swimming pool, having a cookout in the park, watching my favorite baseball team play late on a warm evening and watching the neighborhood kids play without th
by Tim Archer · John 8:36
Despite common misconceptions, freedom is not granted by governments, nor won on a battlefield. True freedom comes from God and God alone.
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