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 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 12:25-27 · 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 3:19-20 · 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.
by Tim Archer · Acts 16:29 · Suicide
Even if death seems a better alternative than anything else that lies ahead. You can find life instead. You can find Jesus.
by Steve Ridgell · Jeremiah 29:11 · Control
At some point we all realize that we cannot control everything and have things be the way we want. But there is someone who can. Jesus.
by Tim Archer · Revelation 11:15 · Vote
Many different men and women will step up to rule the nations of this world. But one truth will remain unchanging: God reigns and will reign for ever and ever.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 · Church
Church is about so much more than just showing up. It is about being with God.
by Bill Brant · Galatians 4:9 · God
We want to be known by God so that we can be included in His family and live in heaven with Him. While God is our creator, you must choose to obey Him and get close to Him, that's how you are known by God.
by Tim Archer · 1 Peter 5:7 · Perspective
It's hard for us to see things in the proper perspective, which is why we need to give all of our worries to God.
by Steve Ridgell · Conversion
What do I have to know? What do I have to do? Then what? These are the questions you must have answered to become a Christian.
by Tim Archer · 1 Timothy 6:6-8 · Contentment
It's easy to want what everyone else is getting. But it's also very, very dangerous. God can help you learn to be happy with what you have.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 John 1:10 · Hypocrisy
Hypocrites say one thing while intending to do another. That is not what Christians do.
by Tim Archer · 1 John 4:18 · Fear
There's a difference between fearing God and being afraid of God. One has to do with reverence; the other is a lack of love.
by Steve Ridgell · Philemon 1:7 · Community
I feel sorry for the people in hospital waiting rooms who sit alone.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 · Discipline
We look at the sacrifices that athletes make, and we understand why they do what they do. In the same way, we have to be willing to "go into training" to obtain eternal life
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:6 · God
There is a difference between being "a" god and being "the" God. God claims to be the God.
by Bill Brant · 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 · Accountability
From Cain to Jesus to Paul to us, we are responsible for each other. We are our brother's keeper. But, and this makes all the difference, we are to hold each other accountable to the teachings of Jesus as members of a family, wanting the best for each oth
by Tim Archer · Psalm 46:10 · Patience
In a world that's always in a hurry, we need to stop and recognize who is really God.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 6:32-33 · God
Roofers pray for hail. Farmers pray it won't hail. I've done both. And it helped me realize why I need someone bigger than me in charge.
by Tim Archer · John 12:42-43 · Peer Pressure
We need to be willing to put our faith in God, even when it's not popular to do so. We need to be willing to stand up for what's right, no matter what others may say. We need to seek the glory that comes from God rather than the praise of men.
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