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 Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we celebrate a holiday, we should do it to honor the Lord.
by Rob Frazier · Matthew 5:14-16 · Light
Rob Frazier writes about why he puts up Christmas lights and how each of us has some light to share with others.
by Ron Rose · Philippians 3 · Achievement
Ron Rose talks about a real Secret Santa or two and reminds us that we can be a blessing to others and be one too.
by Mike Barres · 2 Corinthians 10:5 · Emotions
Mike Barres reminds us that discouragements can leave an emotional residue and keep us from living as we should, but we can do some things to live as God would have us live!
by Lisa Mikitarian · Luke 22:14-16 · Thanksgiving
Lisa Mikitarian shares an unusual set of Thanksgiving events that took her far from home where she found family in an unlikely place.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 37:23-25 · Thanksgiving
Russ Lawson shares about a hard time when all they had was some oatmeal and hamburger and ketchup.
by Joe Beam · Matthew 19:10 · Adultery
Joe Beam shares his passion and recommendations for rescuing couples when an affair has blow apart their lives.
by Ann Voskamp · Romans 7:1-25 · Ministry
Ann Voskamp shares a trip to minister to homeless people in Toronto and a struggling homeless addict that takes off his mask and speaks the truth.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13-17
Phil Ware writes about children being valued for who they are.
by Jenny Runkel · Ephesians 5:17 · Parenting
Jenny Runkel reminds us of the rules of improv and shows us how to use them in our parenting!
by Ron Rose · Proverbs 27:6
Ron Rose shares some beautiful insights on friendship and the importance of a friend to living the abundant life.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Life
Ron Rose talks about sleep walking through life like zombies and how we were made to find life and dance with joy and help others do the same.
by Ann Voskamp · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 · Marriage
Ann Voskamp is reminded of a night where love was first ignited and how it still burns brightly, even in the most mundane moments of life.
by Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Patrick Odum challenges us to see the basic call of our lives to live for Jesus.
by Tom Norvell · John 15:10-12 · Wedding
Tom Norvell talks about his son's wedding and how everyone sacrificed to do what the bride and groom wanted and this allowed complete joy to bless everyone.
by Brenda Terrell · Romans 8:28 · Family
Brenda Terrell shares her dreams and how God has more than answered them in ways she didn't expect.
by Steve Higginbotham · 2 Samuel 12:13 · Confess
Steve Higginbotham reminds us that saying "I'm sorry" means truly apologizing.
by Hal Runkel, LMFT · Ephesians 6:4 · School
Hal Runkel gives us some good advice on how to be ready for the transition back to school.
by Rob Woodfin · Genesis 1:26-27 · Prayer
Rob Woodfin uses the movie "Evan Almighty" and Morgan Freeman to remind us to pray specifically for people and personally for them.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 1:16-18 · God
Russ Lawson shares some things from his granddaughter that helps us understand that we are God's children.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 6:19-21 · Money
Russ Lawson lets silver dollars remind him of long ago with his grandparents and challenge himself right now to treasure the proper things in life.
by Byron Ware · John 13:34-35 · Forgiveness
Byron Ware reacts to a message he heard related to his daughter's graduation.
by Janet Colbrunn · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Great Commission · Grandparents
Janet Colbrunn shares her experiences as a grandparent to multiple multiples.
by Kelly Breece · Proverbs 21:30 · Baseball
Kelly Breece talks about her son, Shane, and his first hit in baseball.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 9:36 · Pain
Tom Norvell reminds us that broken hearts hurt and we often wish we could be dead, but that God stays close to us.
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