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 · Mark 9:14 · Prayer
Phil Ware continues his series of posts from the discipleship section of Mark chapters 8-10, this time focusing on the boy the disciples of Jesus could not heal.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 4:10 · Spiritual Gifts
Phil Ware reminds us that we are all God's gifted children and that God has put his signature on each of us in three different ways.
by Melissa Troyer · Proverbs 31:30
Melissa Troyer shares her memories of her grandmother, Mimi Margaret, and tells her children about the safest place of her childhood.
by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Ephesians 3:14 · God
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to glorify God as El Shaddai, our Abba Father, and God Almighty.
by Phil Ware · Mark 9:14 · Prayer
Phil Ware continues his series of posts from the discipleship section of Mark chapters 8-10, this time focusing on the boy the disciples of Jesus could not heal.
by Max Lucado · Acts 1:5 · Holy Spirit
Max Lucado reminds us to wait on the Holy Spirit to come with power.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware finishes the third in a series of posts that focus on the 2014 July mission trip to Lima, Peru and Sagrada Familia children's home and he focuses on the last day of saying good bye and welcoming new children into the family of God.
by Phil Ware · Ecclesiastes 4:10 · Accountability
Phil Ware continues his series on building a culture of honor with a focus on accountability -- both holding others accountable and holding ourselves accountable for our growth in the Lord.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 4:10 · Spiritual Gifts
Phil Ware reminds us that we are all God's gifted children and that God has put his signature on each of us in three different ways.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:34 · Truth
Rubel Shelly addresses the issues of honesty and integrity and the importance of telling the truth and the sin against each other and ourselves when we lie and do not tell the truth.
by Bill Brant · 1 Thessalonians 5:14 · Accountability
From Cain to Jesus to Paul to us, we are responsible for each other. We are our brother's keeper. But, and this makes all the difference, we are to hold each other accountable to the teachings of Jesus as members of a family, wanting the best for each oth
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:21 · Evil
Rubel Shelly reminds us that some people and some things are simply evil and no other term is appropriate or speaks the truth about the situation.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:26 · Fellowship
Phil Ware talks about the public and house-to-house size gatherings that the early church used to grow and take care of itself.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Corinthians 10:17 · Church
Being serious about following Jesus means being involved with people that will help you accomplish that.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 8:13 · Commitment
God provides the Holy Spirit and a community of believers to help us fulfill our commitment to Him.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 12:10
Tom Norvell talks about the overwhelming challenges of trying to minister to people when it is beyond his power or ability and he hears the words of the apostle Paul about God's grace is sufficient and God's power is made perfect in weakness so that when
by Mike Barres · Luke 10:1 · Leadership
Mike Barres reminds us about the power of leadership and encourages us to prayerfully step up if asked.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26 · Homebound
Phil Ware continues his discussion on serving those who are homebound in our church communities.
by Phil Ware · James 5:19 · Community
Phil Ware looks at Matthew 18 and radical community in our churches.
by Bill Denton · Psalm 31:10 · Friendship
Bill Denton reminds us of how important quality people are to our lives as we face challenging times.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 5:29 · Sin
Removing sin from our lives demands radical, aggressive action.
by Mike Barres · James 1:5 · Wisdom
Mike Barres reminds us that we often confuse our muddled thinking, our inability to decide what to do, not because the decision is difficult, but because we don't want to obey.
by Paul Faulkner · Ephesians 4:2 · Patience
Paul Faulkner tells about a paralyzed friend and his patience, but reminds us that all of us need patience if we are to be what God wants to grow us to be.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:12 · Responsibility
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we are all unique and different and yet we must all take responsibility for our actions.
by Paul Faulkner · Ecclesiastes 4:10 · Friendship
We all need a friend or brother or sister with whom we can confess, share our story, and find deep and meaningful friendship.
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