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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.

To the Least, Like Jesus

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40-45 · Life · Least

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that we not only must become like children, but as Jesus' followers, we must value children.

Largely, in the days when Jesus came, children were only valued if they were wanted.

Jesus Came to Be One of Us!

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-25 · Incarnation

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us to push past the glittering lights and see that God came to be one of us in the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

How can God know experientially how hard life can sometimes be for us?

Don't Just Stand There

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Holy Spirit · Power · Violence

Phil Ware finishes his series called 8GHT and focusses on Jesus' command for us to quit standing around and doing nothing, but to go and do something to redeem our lost world.

As our world sinks ever deeper into the abyss of division, evil, hatred, and violence, Jesus’ followers must do more than spout platitudes, post opinions, blame others, go to church, pray, and preach.

What Is Sin?

by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 3:23 · Parenting · Mothers · Sin

Patrick Odum challenges us to look at sin, community involvement, engagement in the problems of our world, and what it means to be a citizen of the world in which we live.

I was taught to appreciate the beauty of the world and to see in that beauty glimpses of its Creator.

A Family Without Borders

by Phil Ware · John 3:16 · Great Commission

Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 and focuses today on sharing the message of Jesus with the world God loves.

These ordinary people did the extraordinary: they lived Jesus’ words into reality.

The Revolutionary Power of Witnesses

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Witnessing · Witnesses · Testimony

Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 and focuses today on being witnesses of the great things Jesus has done.

Let’s be witnesses with those here, near, and far (Acts 1:8) like the first followers of Jesus did!

All Seekers Welcomed Here!

by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Witnessing · Outreach · Mission

Phil Ware continues his series called 8GT -- Eight Truths that Turned the World Upside Down.

In the Bible, sometimes a person's name was changed because of something that person did or because of something that God was going to do through that person.

Prepare Him Room

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:1-6 · Christmas · Advent

Phil Ware shares how Mark's gospel, which doesn't even mention the birth of Jesus, fits into the Advent season.

'Prepare Him room': Inviting Jesus to reign in our hearts is how the strange beginning of the Gospel of Mark fits into the Advent season.

How Full Is Your Gift Sack?

by Phil Ware · Philippians 2:5-11

Phil Ware asks us to remember all the people who joined Jesus at his birth and challenges us to believe that these are exactly the kind of people Jesus came to redeem -- people just like us!

Most of us only hoped to get enough of these seasons’ “givings” in our sacks not to be embarrassed, humiliated and marked as a less than desirable.

A Story That Must Be Told!

by Phil Ware · Mark 14:1-9

Phil Ware continues his series of messages of how Jesus values women, focusing this week on the loving and extravagant gift of the unnamed woman who broke her alabaster jar and anointed Jesus with expensive perfume.

Regardless of our reasons in the past, let’s make sure we honor the Lord’s wishes in this circumstance and others like it.

Treasures Old and New

by Phil Ware · Acts 2 · Women

Phil Ware continues his series on how the Bible and how God values women and their role in ministry.

This trek of discovery was our great joy in a year of deep sorrow. In the process, each of us discovered treasures old and new.

God Is Not Surprised!

by Tom Norvell · Psalm 139

Tom Norvell reminds us of the truth of David's famous Psalm 139 about God's presence in every twist, turn, and chapter of our lives.

No matter where I go or what happens, God is not surprised, and He will not abandon His own!

A Prayer for Jesse

by · Matthew 25:40

Jordan Harrell shares her own struggle to get off her comfortable bed and turn her compassionate feelings into compassionate action.

And then, there’s Jesse. Six-years-old and a bit small for his age with the most genuine gold-capped tooth smile.

The Perfect Storm

by Max Lucado · Mark 4:35-39

Max Lucado reminds us about finding ourselves about being in a perfect storm and receiving God's perfect peace.

You don’t need to be a fisherman to experience a perfect storm.

You Break It; You Buy It?

by Phil Ware · Isaiah 53:5

Phil Ware reminds us that God broke one of the most held rules of merchandising, you break it; you buy it, and in Jesus turned this principle upside down.

You mean, this actually applies to my kid, too?

I'm Not Called to That?

by · 1 Peter 4:10-11 · Motherhood

Jordan Harrell reminds us that there are some things we are all called to do because that is what Jesus wants from us.

Called. Sometimes, I think we use that word as an excuse to not do scary things.

Love Language with Jesus?

by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm

Phil Ware reminds us how important it is to use love language with those who are precious to us and we can begin by doing this with Jesus.

The best way I know to start trying this love language shift is to use it with Jesus.

Adopted into the Family

by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1-3 · 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.

We come with bad habits, wounds, and all sorts of unfortunate baggage. It takes awhile for us to unlearn them!

Indescribable

by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity

Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.

Wow! What a precious addition to our Christmas with these boys. We hope to do something like this every year.

Knowing the People Makes the Difference

by Bill Brant · 1 Thessalonians 3:9 · Disaster

Who do you know that needs your prayers and your help? What else can you do to help them because knowing the people makes the difference!

It's all about who you know

Waiting to Be Ready

by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:13-16 · Waiting · Preparation · Holiness

Phil Ware turns to some key principles Jesus' lead apostle Peter shared with people in his day to help them be ready for both opportunity and trial.

Can any good thing come from having to wait?

Family

by Brian McCutchen · Ephesians 5:21-6:4 · Family

Brian McCutchen reminds us of the importance of family

Where can we go to know we are loved and safe from the storm?

Simple, Complex, and Awesome

by Byron Ware · Romans 5:6-11 · Love

Byron Ware reminds us that in our world of darkness, now more than ever, we need to be a people who do put love into practice every day.

Are we really letting our love light shine in a world filled with so much darkness?

No Fear Here!

by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16-18 · Salvation · Love · Sacrifice

Phil Ware reminds us what we know, but often don't practice; our love must have no barriers.

Do we let love drive out our fear, or are we still holding back?

Every 1 Trains 2!

by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Disciple-making

Phil Ware reminds us of Jesus' practice in preparing his disciples for ministry and leadership.

Where are we going to get trained leaders for our church's future?

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