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 Phil Ware · Genesis 1:27 · Marriage
Phil Ware gives the basis and background for the section of heartlight.org called together in his grace.
by Steve Ridgell · Psalm 119:105 · Bible
The Bible is more than a collection of facts. It is the story of God's plan for our life.
by Tom Norvell · John 14:1 · Perseverance
Tom Norvel talks about being disappointed in a predicted snowfall that was nothing more than a light dusting.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 10:9 · Character
Rubel Shelly reminds us that image is not substance and shadow is not tree: trust the tree not the shadow!
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 1:10 · Adoption
Tom Norvell writes about God's plan for us from Ephesians 1 and reminds us that we are chosen and God has something special for us to do!
by Bill Denton · Philippians 2:12 · Repentance
Bill Denton reminds us that we are not only saved from something but for something, and we need to display that salvation through repentance and life that is changed into what God made us to be.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 10:9 · Leadership
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the first duty of leaders is to be faithful, loyal, and trustworthy with the people closest to him.
by Joe Beam · 1 Thessalonians 4:3 · Adultery
Joe Beam deals with the challenging issue of improper email relationships.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 34:8 · God
We have to try God and his way before we can speak intelligibly about our beliefs.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 7:2 · Hypocrisy
Patrick Odum writes about firefighters burning down their own station, hypocrites, criticism, and our desire to run others down.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 23:4 · Hypocrisy
Phil Ware challenges us to leave behind intention and move out into the world of action as we seek care for our broken world and overcome the criticism that we are uncaring hypocrites who are not willing to help.
by Patrick D. Odum · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Christlikeness
Patrick Odum shares a clear message from God's word, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, and talks about all God has done to make us worthy in Christ.
by Katha Winther · Philippians 4:4 · Son · Smile
Katha Winther talks about free and not so free bags we all carry around.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 1:3 · Comfort
Phil Ware picks up on the message from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and the Monday article and gives added resources -- videos and graphics -- for folks to use in their ministry and life.
by Joe Beam · 1 Corinthians 6:12 · Sexuality
Joe Beam addresses what is Biblically appropriate and not appropriate for Christians in their sexual relationships.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 6:45 · Name
The wisdom of the world often reflects the words of God. For example: what you say reflects what is in your heart.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 21:5 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly warns us about the lure of the quick fix and reminds us that there are no short cuts to what is valuable and that perseverance is necessary for character.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 1:3 · Comfort
Phil Ware talks about 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and comforting others with the comfort we have received when we went through the season of mourning, grief, and pain.
by Donna Riggs · Isaiah 61:1 · Adversity
Donna Riggs shares how God used a snow storm to prevent disaster for her church family.
by Steve Brumfield · 1 Corinthians 13:4 · Valentine
Steve Brumfield writes about the way he celebrated Valentine's Day with his wife Sue.
by Rick Brown · Matthew 22:37 · Marriage
Rick Brown challenges us to really love each other in active ways for one week after having seen a shocking ad during the Super Bowl.
by Joe Beam · 1 Corinthians 7:2 · Sexuality
Joe Beam answers questions about a husband's desire and the need for lovemaking in marriage for the wife.
by Tim Archer · Galatians 1:4 · Rescue
There are people crying out for help all around us, if we will only just listen. What they need can only be supplied by our God, the rescuer.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 Corinthians 13:4 · Valentine
Sarah Stirman talks about Valentine's Day and what it means to be really in love and to share love.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:1 · Grace
Phil Ware uses the climactic moment in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" where he is told to "earn it" to emphasize the difference between grace and obligation.
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