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 Tim Archer · Ephesians 4:1 · Remember
We were not meant to live our lives like animals. We are called to be sons of God.
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 9:27 · Time
Russ Lawson reminds us that we had better follow through on those things that are most important to us because all we have is now.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 8:1-5 · Children of God
Phil Ware describes his visit to Kampala, Uganda, Africa and calls on us to fully celebrate the truth of Psalm 8 and Jesus' commands to love God and love our neighbor.
by Rubel Shelly · James 4:17 · Sin
Rubel Shelly reminds us that while we may not know Britney Spears, we do know someone like her and we need to ask if we are willing to be a friend to these people?
by Mike Barres · Romans 8:1 · Sin
Mike Barres talks about a real mess he made when he tried to cook when his wife was pregnant, but he tries again 28 years later to see if he can do it -- and does, reminding us to not quit with a failure.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 25:28 · Self-control
Rubel Shelly talks about ancient cities and how they needed walls and how we need self-control today.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Tom Norvell talks about a pre-Christmas trip to the place of insanity, the mall, and questions if they are missing something in the season.
by Paul Faulkner · John 15:16 · Chosen
Paul Faulkner reminds us that God chose us, and still chooses us, every time for his team.
by Mike Barres · Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 · Death
Mike Barres reminds us that death, like the falling of leaves in autumn, is a natural part of our world and we need to make sure we honor God when that time comes.
by Russ Lawson · Colossians 2:6-7 · Thanksgiving
Russ Lawson reminds us that we need to give up our check off the boxes mentality when it comes to thanking God and just respond to his grace genuinely from the heart.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12-14 · Football
Rubel Shelly shares the story of Brett Favre and how he made an incredible comeback and set so many records for the Green Bay Packers.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 25:39-46 · Small
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of small things and to not get so hung up on big things.
by Michele Howe · Matthew 6:34 · Women
Michelle Howe warns women about worry and wishing that can rob them of the present moment and distort their vision of their future.
by Mike Barres · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Mike Barres reminds us that life is full of hardship and curve balls, but we can learn to praise the Lord anyway.
by Skye Noe · 1 John 4:4 · God · Character · Attitude
No matter what evil spirits are present in this life, we know that God has given us a spirit that is stronger than all others. The message of God to this world is that God’s Holy Spirit is the only spirit worth celebrating, even on Halloween.
by Ron Rose · Psalm 23 · Adversity
Ron Rose reminds us that God is our Shepherd and he will comfort us, even during those awful times in the valley of the shadow of death.
by Alan Smith · Philippians 1:3-8 · Appreciation
Alan Smith reminds us of the importance of sending notes of thanks, appreciation, and encouragement and how important those are to others.
by Hal Runkel, LMFT · Genesis 3:8-12 · Parenting
Hal Runkel reminds us that we can issue an apology and actually use it to beat up someone else in the process by transferring the focus of the guilt from ourselves to someone else and this is fake and mean and bullying.
by Alan Smith · Philippians 1:12 · Adversity
Alan Smith shares a Leith Anderson story about going to the only perfect World Series game and how he saw it as a disappointment because his team lost and then Alan compares this to our sometimes not seeing the big picture of what is really happening when
by Paul Faulkner · Romans 8:28 · Adversity · Downs Syndrome
God can turn our worst nightmares into a way to find his blessing and be his blessing, if we can persevere and look for his presence.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Chronicles 7:14 · Tragedy
Rubel is pretty fed up with the dumb questions that people ask after a tragedy and reflects on how maybe if we prayed more and prattled less these things would not be as frequent.
by Courtney Loy · Psalm 27:1
God can help us live life courageously, to have the "Eye of the Tiger"
by Phil Ware · John 3:16 · Prejudice
With very different types of issues emerging recently on the issue of race, why not look at some Scriptures to see how God feels about this issue.
by Phil Ware · Luke 7:31-35 · Joy
A surprising visit from Eddie at a coffee shop completes the Jesus Party weekend and opens the door for an angel to pray at church.
by Tom Norvell · John 10:10 · Life
Life is a combination of ups and downs and all arounds but Jesus is in the middle trying to bring us full life all the time!
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