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 Alan Smith · 2 Peter 3:9 · Forgiveness
If you can breathe today, you've been given another day and another second chance at going God's will right!
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 3:8 · Change · Repentance · Godly sorrow
Repentance leads us to life change, not to just doing the same ol' relgious thing each week.
by Kelly Breece · Galatians 5:6
What can we do when it seems we can't do anything? We can pray.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 5:19 · Music
Music is indispensable to us and our lives would be much deprived without it!
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:31 · Forgiveness · Cleanse
When we forgive, it cleanses us like a spring rain.
by Larry Davies · Easter · Resurrection · Doubt
Take confidence in the risen Lord and share his message with many others!
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Growth
We must not give up on ourselves or each other because we are not there yet!
by Alan Smith · 1 Thessalonians 4:13
We don't grieve as those who have no hope because we have great hope in Jesus' resurrection.
by Danny Sims · Jesus · Incarnation · Vision
To remember anew how God sees me through the lenses of His love is a priceless gift. I was reminded in communion last Sunday, looking at my son, seeing God's son.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 5:5 · Kindness · Judgment · Humility
We can't really know anyone else's story without being able to view it from the perspective of God and God sheds a tear when we judge each other falsely.
by Anonymous · Cross · Crucifixion · Atonement
This "R" rating is for redemption and a whole lot more
by Phil Ware · Luke 23:20 · Jesus · Friendship · Faithfulness
Friends are fickle and Jesus' friends were truly fickle and faithfless, but Jesus is a faithful friend.
by Kelly Breece · Isaiah 40:31 · Grandmother · Retirement
Can we make the transition that happens after a leap of faith even if it is more restrictive.
by Paul Lee · History · Provision
Heartlight.org celebrates its eighth birthday with a look back on some amazing events.
by Alan Smith · Ephesians 1:3 · Blessed · Thanksgiving · Appreciation
We have been blessed with so many wonderful things by God.
by Kathy Bailey · Ephesians 4:31 · Forgiveness
We've got to deal with our own unforgiving spirit.
by Randy Becton · John 1:12 · Jesus · Passion · Rejection
We all have the fear of being rejected by the one we love, but Jesus knows this fear best.
by Rubel Shelly · John 16:32 · Jesus
So often, we don't feel like anyone understands us ... except Jesus.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · Jesus · Pain · Evangelism
We shouldn't be surprised when many people are repulsed or don't like the Passion of the Christ.
by Mike Barres · Colossians 3:1 · Discipleship · Rich · Sacrifice
We are called to be Christ-centered, not self-centered.
by Lou Seckler · Colossians 3:13 · Jesus · Encourage · Compassion
One way we can minister to Christ is to serve those in need, especially those in prison or in jail.
by Germana Gusmão Downing · Genesis 3:1 · Jesus · Problems
You sought Christ for salvation and hoped your problems would at least get better. But, have you ever thought of him as someone who would give you even more problems to solve? After all, where do our problems come from, God or the devil? Ever since the en
by Jim Clark · John 13:14 · Giving · Responding
We bless because we have been blessed.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 5:5 · Prayer · Problems
Let's go to God with our problems!
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:13 · Influence · Help
To start making things better, begin with yourself!
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