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 · Luke 2:10-12 · Christmas
Baby Jesus seems so sweet and lovable, but there are those that do not love him. And sometimes that even includes some of us.
by Bill Brant · John 3:16-17 · Jesus
So while the world around us tilts ever closer to self-destruction, and the choices being made offer harsh contradictions of almost horrible conclusions, our focus must be on God and His Son.
by Tim Archer · Romans 12:17-21 · Forgiveness
When we forgive our enemies, we make our lives happier and make the world a better place.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23 · Discipleship
Christianity is choosing Jesus every day. Today, and tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. Forever.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 10:19-22 · God
Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, those of us with faithful, sincere hearts, who have been washed in the blood of Jesus, may confidently enter the presence of God.
by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 11:16 · Kingdom
There is a lot of stress and worry over the future during this election cycle. There is a different way.
by Bill Brant · Luke 22:43 · Gospels
To fully know, appreciate and understand the story of Jesus, you have to study all four Gospels. For us, over 20 centuries removed from the event, we must rely on Eye Witnesses and Expert Witnesses to garner the full story of Jesus, the Messiah.
by Tim Archer · 1 Peter 5:7 · Worry
If I can learn to turn my worries over to God, he will give me his peace, that divine peace that defies all logic. I decide to give my cares to God, I pray about them, and I thank him for handling them. In return, he gives me peace.
by Steve Ridgell · Jonah 4:11 · God
Stop running from God. He wants a relationship with you. He will do anything to give you that opportunity.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 2:4 · Selfishness
When we only think about ourselves and our projects, we run the risk of trampling others and shattering the faith of those around us.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 John 5:13 · Heaven
You can know you are going to heaven. You do not have to wish you were able to, you just have to decide how bad you want to go.
by Bill Brant · Luke 15 · Lost
The 15th chapter of Luke’s gospel consists of three parables of Jesus. I call it the “Lost” chapter because the coin, the sheep, and the son are lost. The irony is that the three didn’t know they were lost.
by Tim Archer · Ephesians 2:4-5 · Rescue
Lenny Skutnik dove into the Potomac River to save a woman too weak to grasp the lifeline she's been thrown. In the same way, God reached out to save us when we were powerless.
by Steve Ridgell · Psalm 51 · Forgiveness
David repented and asked for forgiveness. He was also restored to a life of purpose.
by Tim Archer · Galatians 6:9 · Conversion
Don’t give up! Keep praying for those around you. Keep showing them the example of a godly life. And be ready to share your faith with them when the time is right.
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Samuel 12:23 · Answer
The death of a child is one of those times when it seems there are no answers. But there are.
by Bill Brant · Luke 10:29-37 · Service
Yet this parable, or teaching story, is focused on one man who personally, intimately and immediately did something. Thus, the lesson is that as followers of Jesus, we need to go and do likewise as we travel over our own roads of life and help those in ne
by Tim Archer · Romans 8:9-10 · Presence
Christ could have a mansion in the Bronx or any palace he chose, but he has decided to live in me. He has made a home in my heart, giving me life, guiding me in the way I should go. My job is to follow his lead and become like him, become like the one who
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 · Good News
Our sin has separated us from God and we cannot fix it. So God did. Best news ever.
by Tim Archer · 1 Timothy 2:3-4 · Enemies
Are you like Jonah? Are there people you dislike so much that you don't want God to have mercy on them? Or are you willing to pray that all people come to know the truth?
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Peter 2:21-22 · Falling Away
Dogs go to their vomit and pigs go back to the mud after washing. That is what it is like for a Christian to go back to the world.
by Bill Brant · Luke 7:47-50 · Forgiveness
Jesus did a lot of miracles in the course of two days, things that man could do only with God's help. In fact, some of the Old Testament prophets did similar things, with God's help. It is at the end of the chapter, that he does something only God can
by Tim Archer · Matthew 6:19-21 · Treasure
So instead of burying your money in the ground, you should be storing up treasure in heaven. How do you do that? Do good. Be rich in good deeds. Be generous. And be willing to share.
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