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 · Acts 4:23-31 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his series on Catch and Release as we seek to have the courage and boldness to share Jesus with others.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 18:23-37 · Forgiveness
Patrick Odum talks about an amazing overcharge on cigarettes and reminds us of another huge debt that has gone up in smoke.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10-11 · Ministry
Patrick Odum talks about how we are all called to be ministers and challenges us to imagine church lived that way.
by Patrick D. Odum · Acts 4:13 · Faith
Patrick Odum shares insights on sharing our faith in the public square using the reaction to Rick Warren's prayer at President Obama's inauguration.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 12:1-3 · Focus
Sarah Stirman talks about running and rolling her ankle and how it made her afraid to focus on the goal and see the sights.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23 · Christmas
Phil Ware shares several ways to get out of the church box and gift boxes and make Christmas count.
by Lisa Mikitarian · 1 John 3:16-17 · Compassion International
Lisa Mikitarian shares about the Navy coming to the rescue of a 14 year old girl who needed surgery and then reminds us about how we can do the same thing through Compassion International.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26-27 · AIDS
Phil Ware talks about his upcoming trip to Uganda with Compassion International and the opportunity to help children in poverty with the love of Jesus.
by Jeff Lee · Luke 1:37-38 · Mary, Jesus' Mother
Jeff Lee reminds us about Mary's faith, but he also reminds us of the importance of having a heart like hers.
by Paul Faulkner · Genesis 2:18 · Marriage
Marriage proves to be beneficial for both men and women, though for different reasons.
by Paul Faulkner · Mark 5:15-17 · Prejudice
The healing of the madman and the reaction of the crowd remind us once again that people are often prejudiced against anything that costs them something even if it benefits other people.
by Donna Ware · Luke 1:38 · Control
The world is changing and we lose control, but the real issue isn't controlling as it is yielding to the one in control.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 4:12-18 · Fear
Fear can keep us from many things, but mostly fear keeps us from life!
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:11-12 · Fear
When you least expect it, don't be afraid, God is revealing a new plan for your life.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:8 · Kindness
The whole news media ignored the biggest story of the hurricanes -- the overwhelming help, compassion, and generosity of people to help their neighbors.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:31-46 · Compassion
Judging the hard-heartedness of some Louisiana parishes leads me to look at my own hard-heartedness.
by Alan Smith · John 14:27 · Faith · Fear
Fear and faith are often enemies and fear is often addressed by the Bible and by Jesus -- let's not be afraid!
by Russ Lawson · Mark 16:15-16 · Grace
We couldn't pay the debt of our sin, so God paid it for us in Jesus, but will we accept this gift?
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 4:14-16 · Grace · Redemption · Redeeming
The greatest words we can hope to hear are "It's been taken care of" both in life and also for eternity.
by Kelly Breece · Romans 8:28 · Prayer · Faith · Friendship
When people get together to help a friend find a lost hearing aid by searching and praying, is it a miracle if they find it?
by Melva Cooper · Psalm 56:3 · Faith · Providence · Heaven
God is always there to see us through.
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