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 Paul Faulkner · Romans 15:13 · Peace
Paul Faulkner talks about finding real peace by living simply!
by Rubel Shelly · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Christmas can open our eyes to faith and what the world willfully does not want to see.
by Tim Archer · Mark 10:45 · Christmas
We have to remember that the cute little baby in the nativity scene grew up to die on a cross. As Christians, we need the power of the risen Lord who is much more than a tiny baby.
by Bill Denton · Matthew 1:23 · Jesus
Bill Denton shares insight into the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ and what it means for us.
by Larry Davies · 2 Peter 1:3 · Christmas
Larry Davies puts us in the place of the inn keeper who had no room in his inn for Joseph and Mary.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Tom Norvell talks about a pre-Christmas trip to the place of insanity, the mall, and questions if they are missing something in the season.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 5:14 · Christmas
Patrick Odum tells about a gaudy, JESUS Christmas sign in the yard that tells everyone that the owners of the home believe Jesus is the reason for the season.
by Larry Davies · Luke 3:10 · Christmas
Larry Davies reminds of our need to repent and get our hearts and behavior right if we are going to prepare the way for Jesus at Christmas.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 1:5 · Community
It is possible to have a real connection in a community who will love and support each other.
by Rubel Shelly · John 3:16 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us of a hard story from last year about James Kim who risked everything to get help for his family, and he reminds us that Jesus did the same thing for us in leaving heaven.
by Phil Ware · Joel 1:8 · Jesus
Phil Ware talks about how powerful it is to look at the cost of freedom to identity of Mary Jesus' mother.
by Tom Norvell · Christmas
Tom Norvell compares the inflatable Christmas yard decorations to the inflatable Christians and religious people that Jesus criticized.
by Jeff Lee · Luke 1:37 · Mary, Jesus' Mother
Jeff Lee reminds us about Mary's faith, but he also reminds us of the importance of having a heart like hers.
by Paul Faulkner · John 1:18 · God
Paul Faulkner reminds us that Jesus attracts us to God because of his vulnerability and humanity.
by Bill Sherrill · Acts 20:35 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the spirit of the Christmas season is giving, not receiving and that we need to be a people with a spirit of thanksgiving.
by Skye Noe · Purpose · Prayer · Scripture
I wonder sometimes if God feels the same way about the messages I send. I think about my prayer life and how often I address the message to Him but seem to only talk about me.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · James 1:27 · Compassion
Teresa Bell Kindred shares her experiences on adopting Reina through Compassion International and encourages others to do something similar.
by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Phil Ware describes an experience one of the middle school teachers at his church had while listening to a student talk about receiving presents from a cool church.
by Tom Norvell · John 14:12 · Vision
Tom Norvell shares insight into taking time to really get a vision of what is out there.
by Russ Lawson · John 1:18 · Jesus
Russ Lawson gives us an insight into Jesus' ministry by comparing him to a human interface device -- a keyboard.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Corinthians 6:19 · Love
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to love ourself, properly care for ourselves and honor God by caring for his temple, if we are going to properly love others.
by Ron Rose · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Ron Rose reminds us that the best gifts are those we keep in circulation by sharing them with others.
by Tim Archer · Genesis 47:9 · Satisfaction
Only God can satisfy our deepest longings. Everything else will just leave us longing for more.
by Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · Death
Alan Smith reminds us that we are all vanishing away, our bodies grow older and we face challenges, but understanding this and what it means to us is dependent upon our relationship with Christ.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 5:25 · Service
Phil Ware talks about a university honoring students for their acts of service and it leads him to wonder how we honor God's servants today.
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