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 Joe Beam · Malachi 2:13-16
Joe Beam talks about the damage to children because of divorce using scientific evidence to refute the anecdotal "God wants me to be happy" excuse said so often.
by Joe Beam · Ephesians 5:21 · Parenting
Joe Beam shares the concept of trickle down parenting by demonstrating with a couple of parents of a baby and toddler.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:16-21 · Parousia
Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.
by Patrick D. Odum · James 4:13-15 · Death
Patrick Odum reminds us of the mistiness of life and reminds us to live with a sense of urgency and also anticipation of resurrection and joy.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-20 · Christmas
Rick Brown writes about a rare snowfall in Houston and how the wonder of it all, then the reality and boredom of it all, parallel the sense of wonder we have with Jesus.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 8:19-20 · Priorities
Patrick Odum talks about our big rocks have to go into the bottle first.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 5:16
Larry Davies talks about us being lighthouses to others, and sometimes that means being a steady stream of light and sometimes it means being a blazing beacon of hope.
by Ron Rose · Philippians 3:8 · Faith
Ron Rose reminds us of the benefits of our faith and our need to celebrate them!
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 6:10-18
Russ Lawson reminds us to put on the full armor of God so we don't get spiritually hacked.
by Russ Lawson · 1 John 1:8-9 · Confess
Russ Lawson shares a humorous story about eating off his dog's plate, getting the flu, and also dealing with his own stupid actions in his spiritual life and in his relationships.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 7:25 · Peace
Larry Davies talks about a morning of tranquility shattered by an unexpected event with his son and then realizes that some days you are the windshield and some days you are the bug!
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:8-10 · Home
Tom Norvel writes about his daughter moving and how his heart is still in a quest for home and that after she settles in to this place, he hopes she still continues her quest for home.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 13:15-16 · Sabbath
Patrick Odum reminds us of the importance to rest, to have a Sabbath, to reboot.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 15:8-10 · Salvation
Patrick Odum writes about a lost class ring and compares it to Jesus' parable about the lost coin and reminds us that the joy of someone coming to Christ should thrill us, too.
by Mike Cope · Matthew 2:17 · Christmas
Mike Cope shares a beautiful story about a family tradition of dropping a quarter into the stockings of everyone in the family at Christmas, this includes a video update.
by Larry Davies · Philippians 3:1 · Joy
Larry Davies reflects on a group of school teachers and their party and reminds us that we need to be people of joy.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:13-14 · Peace
Tom Norvell reminds us to not let anyone steal the peace we have in Jesus or in the season and offers some insights on keeping our peace.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:4-6 · Joy
Tom Norvell uses the song "Joy to the World" to remind us that we need to nurture and protect our joy in Jesus.
by Rick Brown · Philippians 2:5-7 · Christmas
Rick Brown finds a Black Friday experience that pushes him back to the real meaning of Christmas and the old Sears Wish Book.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 3:13-14 · Future
Russ Lawson reminds us that with so many things going on, we need to remember just the one important thing.
by Russ Lawson · John 3:16 · Prayer
Russ Lawson talks about talking with his kids and grandchildren on the phone and how precious it is to him and how God longs to hear from us in much the same way.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 1:3 · Thanksgiving
Tom Norvell reminds us to express our thanks to those who have blessed our lives and give us joy and thanksgiving when we remember them.
by Ron Rose · Psalm 78 · Love
Ron Rose talks about remembering God and what it means to truly love someone.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 9:14 · Joy
Tom Norvell talks about a returning soldier being greeted by unrestrained joy by his wife and children and asked when was the last time you did that with God.
by Patrick D. Odum · Mark 5:24-34 · Healing
Patrick Odum reminds us of the heart of Jesus for those who are sick and broken.
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