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 · 2 Peter 3:8
We expend quite a bit of energy measuring time. It is not really important how much time we have, but rather what we do with it.
by Tim Archer · 2 Timothy 4:7 · Perseverance · Finish
It's not enough to start the Christian race. We have to persevere to the finish line if we want to win the prize.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Corinthians 15:55 · Death
Things you are glad to have figured out before surgery: Have I made a difference? I am going to die someday. I am not in control.
by Bill Brant · Deuteronomy 6:4-9,12 · Teaching
The responsibility for teaching the children about God lay with the parents, and while reinforcing repeated who God was and what God had done, the process also became a continual reminder to the parents as well.
by Tim Archer · 1 John 4:18 · Fear
We don't have to live in fear of God, waiting for him to zap us when we make a mistake. Yes, our God is a just God who will punish sin. But for those of us who seek him, who enter into a relationship with him, he is merciful and good. His love frees us fr
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Christians grieve the loss of loved ones, but we grieve differently because even in death we have hope of a better life.
by Tim Archer · Ezekiel 36:25-27 · Heart
Photos often represent a "reality" that doesn't exist. They focus on the surface level. God looks beyond that, looking at the heart. How do we get our hearts right? God can fix them.
by Steve Ridgell · John 16:33 · Life
My earthquake happened without warning and it helped me see what was important to remember about the earthquakes of life.
by Bill Brant · Job 19:25-27 · Trust
Trusting is a level higher than believing. Trusting God means that we not only believe in Him but that we know without a doubt that he will do what he says and will do it with our best interest at heart.
by Tim Archer · Ephesians 5:30 · 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 12:34 · 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 2:11-15 · 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 · Matthew 25:13 · 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 · Job 37:5
In the book of Job, Elihu played an important role, preparing Job to hear the voice of God.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 119:105 · 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 3:16-17 · 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 5:11-13 · 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
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