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 Mike Barres · Matthew 21:21 · Problems
Life is filled with problems and some don't go away with just a prayer so we have to find a way to get past it.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 3:1 · Mothers
Overhearing a questioning about loving children enough gets Sarah thinking about the need for meaningful touch, focused listening, and hanging around together.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:19-24 · Mentoring
Thank God for those who give others in unfortunate situations a chance to succeed.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christmas
We can't let Jesus be relegated to just Christmas; he needs to be part of our world every day.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christmas
Getting a chance to play Santa Claus opens up a deep joy and a reminder that we need to be Jesus to those around us.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 1:8-9
What we want and most need at Christmas are not the kinds of things that money can buy!
by Mart Waltenbaugh · Matthew 23:12 · Service
What can a husband do to bless his wife on Thanksgiving?
by Muriel Larson · Colossians 2:7 · Stress
We can find many reasons to give thanks even in difficult times.
by Mike Barres · Philippians 4:6-9 · Family
Life is full of all sorts of problems and curve balls: how we handle them determins our real faith.
by Elizabeth Price · 2 Timothy 3:15 · Leadership
While we are gifted and called by God to our ministries, we must commit to fan into flame the gifts given us!
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 3:12-13 · Focus
A four year old reminds us that the problem isn't falling down, but it is staying down.
by Rick Brown and Reg Cox · Faith · Fear
God can get us in some tough scrapes because he wants to develop faith and comfort in us.
by Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
We are all in a battle for survivor, but God can help us through.
by Sarah Stirman · Psalm 37:4 · Heart
When we delight in someone, their desires become our own, and that's especially important when you have a little boy who loves baseball or a Father in heaven who loves you.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 12:1 · Temptation · Sin
Most of us are trying to carry around things that don't matter very much and they are weighing us down from doing what God wants!
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:26-28 · Faith · Hope
Sometimes we don't have answers, but we just have to keep on keepin' on trusting that God will be faithful and bring us home.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:4
A coach's first responsibility is to coach his own son!
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 34:8 · Thanksgiving
Just as we enjoy the senses of taste and sight, we need to taste and see that the Lord is good.
by Elizabeth Price · John 16:32-33 · Peace · Rest
So often, we try to face every challenge rather than to rest in the peace of the Lord's victory and just be.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 6:10 · Depression
Sometimes we face difficulties and trials, but the big challenge is bearing up under the weight of incessant trials, problems, difficulties.
by David Smith · Matthew 12:43-45 · Satan · Demons
Don't simply get rid of evil, but fill your life with goodness!
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 1:8-10 · Pride
Trying to be a perfectionist is not only hard, but it is wrong for you.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:1-4 · Service · Recognition
The greatest is often not the one we think is most important, but the one who serves with the most selfless heart.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 15:32
Sometimes we go overboard in trying not to correct, disappoint, or change someone.
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