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 · Isaiah 9:6 · Birth
When God sent his Son to earth, the birth announcement was given twice: once generations before his birth and then when it happened.
by Tim Archer · Revelation 12 · Christmas
The red dragon has a place in the nativity story. The dragon reminds us why we needed a Savior in the first place. John tells us that the dragon is the ancient serpent that deceives the whole world (Revelation 12:9). He is the tempter that brought about t
by Steve Ridgell · Thessalonians 4:7-8 · Race
The Christian life is much like a race. If you finish, you get a medal. If you don't finish... no medal.
by Bill Brant · Luke 2 · Christmas · Salvation
As you remember the Christmas story this December, amid the buying of presents, gathering with family and no doubt overeating, take some time to remember your own Salvation story. Then share it with your friends and loved ones.
by Tim Archer · Luke 17:11-19 · Thanksgiving
When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one of them came back to give thanks. We need to follow his example, stopping to thank God for what he has done for us.
by Steve Ridgell · Revelation 3:20 · Invitation
Jesus does not look down on us from a position above us. Instead, he came to live among us.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 6:19-21 · Treasure
Treasure in this world can be stolen or lost. Treasure with God is safe forever.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 18:11-14 · Good Enough
The problem with making a list of who is most likely to get to heaven is that we compare ourselves to other men and not to God.
by Bill Brant · Hebrews 10:32 · Baptism
Remembering the joy of our conversion can help us to live better today
by Tim Archer · Matthew 6:1 · Hypocrisy
People look at the outside; God examines the heart. Rather than trying to impress those around you, put your time and effort into doing the things that God would have you do. Don't do it to try and get something in return; make pleasing God your goal.
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 3:14 · Hope
We live in a hard world and then we die. The world sees this as bad news getting worse. The Christian sees it as bad news getting better.
by Tim Archer · James 2:5 · Wealth
Jesus told his followers that it was hard for the rich to become a part of his kingdom (Matthew 19:24). The apostle Paul said that those who want to have wealth fall into a trap, and some have ruined their faith because of it. (1 Timothy 6:9-10) And James
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 1:20 · Creator
Knowing so little about the world makes it obvious man could not have created it. So the choice is ether accidental chance or intentional creation.
by Bill Brant · 2 Timothy 4:8 · Marriage
57 years earlier they stood before a minister and repeated the vows, their vows, to each other. "For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, 'til death do us part."
by Tim Archer · John 14:1 · Trust
We put a lot of trust in people, trusting them to do what they should. We need to put our full trust in God
by Steve Ridgell · Isaiah 55:8-9 · God
It is easy to share God's answer to prayer when things turn out the way we wanted. It is just as important to share our faith when the answer is not what we wanted.
by Tim Archer · Exodus 32:24 · Sin
When Aaron made the golden calf, he claimed that it just came out of the fire that way. We can't be that way with our sin. We must own up to what we've done and seek forgiveness.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 10:27 · Heart
God provides help for us to love him and others from the heart.
by Bill Brant · Matthew 28:19-20 · Salvation
I would give almost anything to obtain the cure for my permanent disease. Those who don't know Jesus are suffering a terminal existence that can be changed by taking THE Cure.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 7:10 · Forgiveness
God offers each of us a pardon, the chance to have our sins blotted out. We can escape the death sentence that sin has placed on us. We can be forgiven. Or we can ignore God's offer and pay the penalty for what we've done.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 · Death
I overheard a seven year old ask the question that many of us wonder about: Am I going to die?
by Tim Archer · Acts 4:12 · Exclusivism
But you see, there are times when we have to face the truth that not every option is equal and not every choice is valid. When it comes to eternal life, to salvation, to having a relationship with God, there's only one way: through Jesus Christ.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 3:23 · Dependency
If you can control nature, your health, and your behavior… then you may not need Jesus.
by Bill Brant · Hebrews 4:12 · Bible
Hearing God's voice is challenging but it grows easier the more it's done. It begins by reading His word, studying scripture, knowing what the Great God Almighty requires of His followers. Then listen for His voice. It will come!
by Tim Archer · Romans 15:4 · Future · Past
Don't dwell on the past. Don't despair about the present. Look to the future and know that God is going to do wonderful things. And let that fill you with hope.
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