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 · 1 Samuel 16:7 · Leadership
Most of us get discounted, rejected, or turned away at some time or another: but God looks at our heart and doesn't give up on us!
by Philip Gulley · Romans 12:15 · Friendship
One of the kindness things we can do is simply hold a friends hand and listen to his or her pain and problems.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:16 · Renewal · Refresh
A kind friend can bring refreshment to the parched soul of another friend.
by Jeff Lee · Mark 10:13 · Children
We can do some pretty stupid things when it comes to kids!
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 5:7 · Jesus
Faith is about experience learning, not just sitting in a pew and having church book learning.
by Alan Smith · Revelation 2:10 · Temptation
Satan offers us many shortcuts and temptations, but only God has a really better offer.
by Jim McGuiggan · 2 Corinthians 3:18
Nothing short of the Holy Spirit is enough to account for the Christian's change!
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 22:31 · Failure
Don't quit in the middle of failure, but understand it is part of the learning and growing process.
by Lynn Anderson · 1 Peter 2:10 · Marketplace
The most powerful voice for God in our culture must come from our business leaders who are Christians!
by Phil Ware · John 1:14 · Truth
Jesus is the only absolute -- truth is found only in him.
by Lynn Anderson · Acts 17:11 · Faith
We need to give our children and grandchildren the opportunity to believe for themselves.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:1 · Hospitality · Stranger
We should care about all people, regardless of their background.
by Alan Smith · Proverbs 20:29 · Aging
Young and old both have things that they alone can do and both must be respected.
by Kim Shoemaker · 1 John 1:7 · Fellowship
Fellowship is so crucial and even more so in places that are hostile to faith: we must take advantage of our freedom to have fellowship.
by Tom Norvell · Romans 5:6 · Forgiveness · Freedom
The costs shown by the war memorials in Washington, D.C., remind us that freedom isn't free.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:14 · Forgiveness · Freedom
Independece Day reminds us of our real and ultimate independence purchased by the Cross and the Empty Tomb.
by Katha Winther · 1 Thessalonians 1:10 · Worship
Have we lost our focus by getting so upset over so many things that don't really matter?
by Mike Barres · 1 Peter 3:14
Some folks only want to hear the cheery stuff from God, not the hard stuff, too.
by Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 1:3 · Trials
God has a message of comfort for you in His word if you will only read it.
by Russ Lawson · Mark 9:24 · Faith
Can you let go of what appears to help hold you but you know is ultimately going to do you in?
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1 · Spiritual Focus
Spirituality is about who you are on a daily basis.
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 Tom Norvell · Focus · Champion
While we will have a great deal of help, ultimately, making it through depends upon us sticking to it.
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