Heartlight has published over 4,000 articles for Christians seeking to follow Jesus in everyday life. Written to encourage faith, offer biblical perspective, and speak to real-world joys and struggles, these articles remain fully searchable and freely available. While Heartlight is no longer publishing new articles, this library continues to serve as an active, enduring resource to help people live for Jesus.
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
Joe Beam shares the concept of trickle down parenting by demonstrating with a couple of parents of a baby and toddler.
by Joe Beam
Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.
by Tom Norvell
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 Patrick D. Odum
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 Rick Brown
Patrick Odum talks about our big rocks have to go into the bottle first.
by Patrick D. Odum
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 Larry Davies
Ron Rose reminds us of the benefits of our faith and our need to celebrate them!
by Ron Rose
Russ Lawson reminds us to put on the full armor of God so we don't get spiritually hacked.
by Russ Lawson
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 Russ Lawson
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 Larry Davies
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 Tom Norvell
Patrick Odum reminds us of the importance to rest, to have a Sabbath, to reboot.
by Patrick D. Odum
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 Patrick D. Odum
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 Mike Cope
Larry Davies reflects on a group of school teachers and their party and reminds us that we need to be people of joy.
by Larry Davies
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
Tom Norvell uses the song "Joy to the World" to remind us that we need to nurture and protect our joy in Jesus.
by Tom Norvell
Rick Brown finds a Black Friday experience that pushes him back to the real meaning of Christmas and the old Sears Wish Book.
by Rick Brown
Russ Lawson reminds us that with so many things going on, we need to remember just the one important thing.
by Russ Lawson
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 Russ Lawson
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 Tom Norvell
Ron Rose talks about remembering God and what it means to truly love someone.
by Ron Rose
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 Tom Norvell
Patrick Odum reminds us of the heart of Jesus for those who are sick and broken.
by Patrick D. Odum
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