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 Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 5:21 · Children · Pain
It hurts to see our children experiencing pain so imagine how God feels about our pain!
by Joey Cope · Jude 1:20 · Attitude · Kindness · Brotherhood
Righteous hearts do not enjoy ripping apart another even when they other is wrong.
by Alan Smith · Colossians 4:2 · Time
If we wait too long for the right opportunity to come along, we'll miss our chance to serve, bless, and help!
by Janice Price · Isaiah 40:29
Good things can happen out of bad things if we find our sense of purpose!
by Kelly Breece · Galatians 5:6
A rush to the airport and nearly missing a flight turns into a blessing when someone's kindness saves the trip.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 8:23 · Providence · Provision · Presence
God takes away the fear of strange places.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 1:6
God wants us to be courageous and strong as we enter into the areas or territory in our lives.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 9:35 · Compassion
We must view the world outside our churches in new ways, especially through the eyes of compassion like Jesus did.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 18:2
Life is full of storms, so where and to whom will you go to find your shelter in the storm?
by Alan Smith · 2 Peter 3:11 · Christian Living · Character · Christlikeness
Sometimes we're like modern art: the artist has in mind what he wants, but no one else can tell what or who we are supposed to be.
by Kelly Breece · Mark 10:42 · Grief · Death · Comfort
Our offers of love and friendship enrich us and bless others.
by Tom Norvell · James 4:14 · Time
Life passes by so quickly, let's enjoy and savor today.
by Larry Davies · 1 John 3:1 · Graduation
Graduation brings a time for a father to reflect on his daughter's love for making friends, even among four legged creatures.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13 · Dream · Goal
God has placed a dream in each of our hearts and we will not be satisfied until we find it.
by Mike Barres · John 14:21 · God · Lord · Obedience
God longs for us to love him and how could we not love, both in our church worship (singing, praying, reading Scripture) and in our life of worship (obedience).
by Joseph Mazella · Colossians 2:7 · Thanksgiving
Thank you is one of the sweetest phrases in our language and God deserves more thank you's than anyone!
by Patrick D. Odum · Job 31:1 · Holiness · Ethics · Purity
Our world is out of balance in our sexually charged atmosphere and Christians aren't doing much to help, but we must!
by Bill Denton · Luke 8:11 · Evangelism · Conversion
One soul makes a huge difference in the world and we must not slack up in the work of making disciples.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:10 · Health · Home
Our true home is in heaven, it is our homeland to which we are journeying.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 16:22
Being away from someone you love only makes you want to be with them more, but it hard and stinks!
by Johnnie Ann Burgess Gaskill · 1 John 3:1 · Evangelism · Heaven · Hope
One of these days our blindness will be taken away and we will see everything and everyone as they truly are!
by Bruce Logue · Christian Living · Discouragement
Writing is a lot like life. In this article, Bruce Logue explores the parallels, and finds encouragement in One who helps.
by Kelly Breece · James 1:17 · Giving · Joy
The greatest joy a gift giver can give is when someone uses the gift he or she has been given.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Peter 1:5 · Character · Christlikeness
Learn life lessons from John Wooden about character, not just about basketball.