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 Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to celebrate and focus upon what it means to be a child of God who can approach Jesus as an older brother and God as Abba Father.
by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1 · Jesus coming
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us of God's greatness and Jesus' promise to take us home to the Father and reveal us as God's adopted children and heal our broken wo
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 6:10 · Identity
Phil Ware challenges us to look at our identity built around the question of 'Who are you?' and the answer framed by the work of Jesus.
by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 12:6 · Holy Spirit
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos and invite us to see the power of the Holy Spirit to make us part of Jesus' one body.
by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Ephesians 1:16 · Obedience
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a blessing to enable us to worship from home or with family and friends in a meaningful way and ask this important question: Can I rea
by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1 · Children of God
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a blessing to enable us to worship from home or with family and friends in a meaningful way and ask this important question: Can I rea
by Max Lucado · Romans 8:14 · Abba Father
Max Lucado reminds us of who God is to us and that this great and almighty God has invited us to call him our "Abba" Father!
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1 · Adoption
Phil Ware shares a powerful story about his foster grandson and how that helps us understand what it means to be adopted into God's family.
by Max Lucado · Psalm 139:13 · Purpose · Self Talk · Salvation
Max Lucado reminds us that we are precious to God and he has done everything he can to help us see that we are precious to the Creator of the universe.
by Phil Ware · 2 Kings 12:1 · Influence
Phil Ware writes about the differences we can make in the lives of those who are younger, especially our children.
by Phillip Morrison · Mark 10:13 · Abuse
Phillip Morrison writes about a serious situation that was brought to light by an obituary -- child abuse -- and Phil Ware offers some helpful suggestions on ways to bring redemption out of the hurt of this world.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:26 · Adoption
Rubel Shelly talks about Davion Navar Henry Only and his search for his mother and a forever family who will love him unconditionally.
by Ron Rose · 1 Corinthians 13:4 · Human · Hug
Ron Rose talks about his adopted granddaughter, Halle Grace, a Russian lifeguard and Halle's desire to hug and be hugged.
by Ron Rose · Romans 8:15
Ron Rose talks about his adopted grand daughter Halle Grace and how important hugs are to her.
by Ron Rose · Psalm 33:11 · Stress · Story
Ron Rose shares a very personal story about his daughter and her husband and their grandchildren and an adoption and reminds us of car games when he was a child.
by Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 3:15 · Grandmother · Gratitude
Patrick Odum talks about gratitude and thankfulness for the grace we have received and all the blessings we have in Christ and in life.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26 · Adoption
Phil Ware shares a Mothers' Day story of God's grace and the reunion of a family brought together through adoption.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 1:10 · Adoption
Tom Norvell writes about God's plan for us from Ephesians 1 and reminds us that we are chosen and God has something special for us to do!
by Dr. Rebecca Dowden · Hebrews 12:1 · Adversity
Rebecca Dowden shares an emotional look at a decision to not have children.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 8:6
Phil Ware writes about children being valued for who they are.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 1:16 · God
Russ Lawson shares some things from his granddaughter that helps us understand that we are God's children.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 3:14 · Children of God
God adopted us into his family and gave us his name.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · James 1:27 · Compassion
Teresa Bell Kindred shares her experiences on adopting Reina through Compassion International and encourages others to do something similar.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 6:1 · Fatherhood · Father's Day
Phil Ware describes how his dad was great and how he taught his family how to love and stand up for kids.
by Ron Rose · Philippians 1:6
Ron tells about his daughter's miscarriage and how God has connected the dots to help her come to the conclusion they need to adopt a baby.
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