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 · Philippians 3:13 · Resolutions
I stole the idea from the apostle Paul: three ways to focus on Jesus next year.
by Tim Archer · Micah 5:2 · King of the Jews
The Herodium lies in ruins today. Herod is long dead and almost forgotten. But the baby that was born in a stable in the little town of Bethlehem is remembered, loved, and worshiped.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 2:10 · Christmas
Christmas is very difficult for many people. Is it really possible to find joy, peace, hope, and love this year.
by Bill Brant · Luke 2:10 · Christmas
Holidays are a time for remembering family events and remembering what God did for us by sending His Son.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 5:14 · Deeds
He was called Basil the Great. Bishop of Caesarea in the fourth century, he was a staunch defender of the idea of the Trinity. He stood his ground against all opponents, even when the Emperor tried to exile him for his beliefs. Basil may have been bett
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Thessalonians 5:18 · Thanksgiving
There are reasons some people have difficulty giving thanks. We Christians see things differently.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 11:13 · Citizenship
They had a heavenly accent. They spoke in such a way that everybody knew they were on a journey, one that would end in heaven. They knew, as the old hymn says, "This world is not my home, I'm just a passin' through." They were on their way to the city God
by Steve Ridgell · Life
People choose the wrong direction for life. It may be they do not know the right way, or they try an easier shortcut, or they just want to do it their way.
by Bill Brant · Romans 14:5 · Holidays
So as the schedules, demands and pressures of the Holiday Trifecta invade your world, house and family, allow me to offer a short blessing to you and all whom you hold dear
by Tim Archer · 1 John 4:4 · Spiritual Warfare · Halloween
There are scary things in this world, but we need not fear any of them. The one who is in us is greater than the powers of this world.
by Steve Ridgell · John 16:33 · Tragedy
Jesus has overcome the world. He is the way through disaster, death, pain, and evil.
by Tim Archer · Grace
What I have to offer God isn't enough. But what God can do with what I offer is more than enough. He can take my unholy life and make it right. He can take my weak faith and help me overcome. He can take my vulnerable humanity and let me say no to tempta
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Corinthians 15:1 · Good News
The Bible itself says this is the most important thing to know: Jesus died for your sins and was raised on the third day.
by Bill Brant · 2 Timothy 1:10 · Death
Today, now, as our world continues to spiral from disaster to warfare, to inhumanity, we must also proclaim the Urgently Important: that our Savior, Jesus Christ, has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.
by Tim Archer · Baptism
The Bible says the Ethiopian eunuch was baptized and went on his way rejoicing. You can too. It was good news for the Ethiopian. It's good news for us. Everyone who is willing to put their faith in Jesus may come to him.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23 · Following Jesus
The decision to follow Jesus is not about you. If anything, it is about rejecting yourself.
by Tim Archer · John 17:20 · Unity
A ladder sits outside a window of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The ladder has been in place for over 250 years; there are writings from the 18th century that mention it. No one really knows where it came from. Nobody uses it. The ladder
by Steve Ridgell · John 3:16 · Rescue
I love God because of how much he has done for me. I was reminded of this by watching Lulu, our rescue dog.
by Bill Brant · Psalm 119:105 · Bible
The Bible, Scripture, holds God's directions for his followers. If you don't read it, you don't know how to put your life together. And what you actually get doesn't resemble anything close to what you envisioned; you have pieces lost or pieces that are
by Tim Archer · Daniel 3:16 · Faith
We need an "even if" faith. We need the kind of faith that says, "Lord, I'll believe in you even if you don't do what I hope. I'll believe in you even if you don't answer this prayer the way I want. I'll believe in you no matter what."
by Steve Ridgell · Jeremiah 29:11 · God
Parents will do what is best for their child no matter what. God will do what is best for his children also.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 121:1 · Trust
What's your hope for the future? Who or what are you putting your trust in? Let me encourage you to fully trust in the Lord and his salvation.
by Steve Ridgell · Genesis 3:1 · Devil
Satan's plan to destroy you is to confuse you about what God said, lie about what God said, and convince you that you can be your own god.
by Bill Brant · Ezekiel 34:10 · Leadership
As a leader, whether political, military, or religious, you are responsible for your people. If you do not take care of, feed, heal and attend to their welfare, they will become enslaved to others and you will be held accountable for their capture and con
by Tim Archer · Philippians 3:10 · Treasure
I know that just as my childhood trophies have lost their value to me, I'll one day look at all the things that seem so important to me now and see that they are like trash compared to knowing Christ. On that day, I'll lay my trophies down and receive wha
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