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 Ben Steed · Matthew 25:37-40 · Hope · Compassion International · Poverty
Ben Steed chronicles his trip with Compassion International to Ecuador.
by Rubel Shelly · John 1:5 · Light
Rubel Shelly talks about how important it is for us to be light for the dark places of our world.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:16-21 · Parousia
Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:13-14 · Christmas
Phil Ware continues his series on When Spirit Becomes Flesh and talks about Jesus as heaven's light.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 5:13-16 · Trust
Patrick Odum talks about a strange occurrence involving trust, a New York ad agency worker, a homeless man, and an American Express Card, which reminds us that God trusts us.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1-4
Phil Ware reflects on the death of his grandfather, Daddy Gordon, and remembers his father's passing away, and is reminded of the floods in life that can't sweep away our hope.
by Phil Ware · Esther 4:1-17 · Acceptance
Phil Ware continues his series on Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and uses Esther as a jumping off point for more talk about helping children and orphans.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Children
Phil Ware continues to share his thoughts on helping kids find Jesus, Sagrada Familia, the Community, in Lima, Peru, and what matters most in our lives.
by Phil Ware · James 1:27 · Orphans
Phil Ware continues his series connected to his blog about the his mission trip to Peru with his wife Donna and the children they touched.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:18 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware writes about his trip to Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru and how imperfect love can make a huge difference in the lives of children.
by Shana Schutte · Ephesians 6:18 · Prayer
Shana Schutte, author and speaker, challenges us to move away from pray it safe prayers to prayer that challenges us to live on the edge of faith and adventure.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:4-7 · Joy
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the Christian life should be a life of joy.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Faith
Phil Ware shares another message in his Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain series, focusing on Abraham, Jesus, the dirt, the hole, the tree, and the question.
by Phil Ware · John 14:1-23 · Heaven
Phil Ware concludes his SpiriFire series with a reminder that God -- Father, Son and Holy Spirit -- lives inside us and makes his home with us.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:15-17 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit by talking about God being Abba Father.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:15-21 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit focusing on listening to the Spirit's voice and how we hear God and Jesus and the Spirit in our daily life.
by Phil Ware · Mark 3:22-30 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware shares insight into the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit, or blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and offers a four point way to invite the Holy Spirit into our world each day.
by Muriel Larson · Colossians 2:7 · Christian Living
Muriel Larson uses the dandelion to show us how we ought to live as Christians!
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 16:18 · Confess
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the New Coke debacle and also reminds us to not let our pride keep us from admitting we were wrong.
by Stacy Voss · Philippians 4:4-8
Stacy Voss shares the principle about thinking about the lovely things of God in your partner and not the bad things or the deficits.
by Rubel Shelly · James 5:16 · Shepherd · Shame
Rubel Shelly reminds us that feeling guilty isn't necessarily bad, but shame can be destructive and lead to denial or living a self-fulfilling prophecy about our badness.
by Steve Ridgell · Revelation 3:1 · Church
Church buildings may end up as museums, churches don't. God invites you to become part of a living,growing community.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 24:35-37 · Judgment
Tom Norvell talks about his NCAA March madness tournament bracket and compares it to some predictions he is sure of in Scripture.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:17-18 · Anger
Rubel Shelly deals with the growing problem of rage in our world today and examines ways to let go of it.
by Ron Rose · Deuteronomy 4:9 · Remember
Ron Rose reminds us of tough times when God's people remembered who and whose they are.
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