Together in His Grace 2011 Archives

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.

You Don't Have to Do a House Cleaning for this Christmas Guest

Rick Brown reminds us of a messy Christmas long ago and the messy time in which Jesus was born.

You don't have to pretend things aren't a mess!

The One Born in Bethlehem Can be Born in You

Rick Brown gives some statistical data on Christmas shopping, historical data on the birth of Jesus, and some spiritual insight on how to keep from going under during the busy time we call Christmas.

When was your last pause to reflect, rest, and renew?

A Temporary Dwelling

Tom Norvell reminds us that life is temporary and should mean so much so let's grasp what is good and godly while we are here.

Everything happens so quickly!

Beyond Fixing Bicycles

Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.

Have you stopped lately to share the journey with another?

Amazing Things Are Happening Here!

Tom Norvell talks about his first grandchild, a granddaughter, being born in New York.

You have no idea how amazing!

Reconcile or Run?

Joe Beam talks about the most difficult situations in marriage and how we can survive those and go on to other new things, better places, and higher heights!

How can any marriage survive this?

Stop Controlling Me!

Joe Beam writs about controlling personalities and talks specifically about a former decorated army officer being controlled and how she escaped and kept her marriage together.

Who's really in control here?

Who Cares What Your Children Pray?

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.

Should I stay?

Trickle Down Parenting

Joe Beam shares the concept of trickle down parenting by demonstrating with a couple of parents of a baby and toddler.

How can I start the trickle down effect in my family?

Are You Prepared?

Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.

So when the storm hits, are you ready?

Play Misty for Me

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.

What does the mist look like in your life?