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 Joey Cope · Christmas
Sometimes with all the preparation and stress we forget what the real meaning of the holidays is all about.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 4:11-12 · Love · Legacy
While gifts are fine, we need to be leaving behind a legacy of love notes for our spouse and children and grand children.
by Jeff Lee · Luke 2:8-10 · Christmas
We have taken the joy, glory, risk, holiness, excitment out of Christmas and made it predictable and boring.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 18:3 · Children
Kids often know the difference between truth and lie and what is real world and what is not.
by Richard Ellis · Mark 6:31 · Christmas
Holidays can be stressful and hectic, here are some good ways to stay on track and protect your holidays.
by Danny Sims · 2 Corinthians 4:15 · Thanksgiving
A little boy about whom we know nothing shows us the way to the meaning of thanksgiving.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 18:1-3 · Faithfulness
We can know we are saved by putting ourselves in the story of God's great deliverance.
by Mike Barres · Philippians 4:6-9 · Family
Life is full of all sorts of problems and curve balls: how we handle them determins our real faith.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 1:19-20 · Family
Grace means we have a lifestyle of yes, not a lifestyle of no.
by Mike Barres · Hebrews 13:7
How we are remembered will have a huge impact on our how our children's lives turn out.
by Elizabeth Price · Jesus
Little things can remind us and echoes of reality can reach, telling us that Jesus is coming back for us and that we need to be watchful, ready, and vigilant.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 18:10 · Children
We must learn to intervene to help children in our world.
by Bill Denton · Genesis 2:23-24 · Marriage
Marriage requires effort and work, but it is worth it!
by Jeff Lee · Mark 10:13-16 · Children
We can do some pretty stupid things when it comes to kids!
by Patrick D. Odum · Hosea 11:1 · Fatherhood
Fathers may not cry as much, but when they do, it is surely because they love you: and God loves you!
by Rick Reynolds · 2 Samuel 15 · Providence
We need to look for God even in the worst of situatinos!
by Joey Cope · Hebrews 12:11 · Discipline
A wise woman who loved, encouraged and disciplined her children.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 15:7-8
White and red roses mean something special on Mothers' Day.
by Rick Reynolds · John 14:6 · Reconcile
Infidelity wrecks lives and destroys families, but only by coming to the truth can its impact be healed.
by Charles White · Numbers 6:24 · Parenting
There are many simple things we can and must do to help our children have faith!
by Sarah Stirman · Psalm 37:4 · Heart
When we delight in someone, their desires become our own, and that's especially important when you have a little boy who loves baseball or a Father in heaven who loves you.
by Elizabeth Price · John 14:1-3 · Home
Entering a gate where the house is gone opens up our heart to the truth about our lasting home in heaven with God that Jesus has prepared for us.
by Joe Bagby · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
A child waiting for morning and mommy reminds us that we are waiting for Jesus' return.
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