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 Tom Norvell · John 4:4-42 · Spiritual Gifts · Dry
Tom Norvell talks about a spiritually dry time, when there seems to be a void in our souls and spiritual life seems difficult and he reminds us of the woman at the well in John 4 and how Jesus gave her much more than water and how she shared this water wi
by Rubel Shelly · James 2:26 · Hypocrisy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that religion has to do something and not just talk about a lot of things -- it must walk the talk, practice what you preach, and put your life where your mouth is.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:13-15 · Relationship
Rubel Shelly calls us to excellence, but reminds us that this must be true in every area of life, including our relationships.
by Russ Lawson · Acts 2:17 · Dream
Russ Lawson challenges us to think about the dreams we dream and then go to work to make them happen.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:16-21 · Parousia
Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:19 · Communion
Phil Ware begins his series on God's Riches for Us at the Table of the Lord and reminds us that we are called to share with those close to us what the Lord has done for us.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 116:15
Rubel Shelly writes about a great friend and follower of Jesus, Dr. Everett Blanton.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-20 · Christmas
Rick Brown writes about a rare snowfall in Houston and how the wonder of it all, then the reality and boredom of it all, parallel the sense of wonder we have with Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Work
Rubel Shelly reminds us that any vocation can be ministry if we approach it with intention and the honoring of God.
by Phil Ware · 2 Kings 11:1-21 · Difference
Phil Ware continues his series on light on the dark side of the mountain reminding us the need for men and women of God to step up and be counted.
by Phil Ware
Phil Ware continues his series on Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and shares the story of Jonah with us.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Thessalonians 5:17 · God
Just as my teeth need regular care and maintenance, so does my relationship with God.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 5:6
Phil Ware continues his call to kingdom series and focusing on having the reputation as the church that helps people.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 3:16-19 · Help
Mike Barres stresses the importance of giving consistent, long-term care to help people overcome the mess they currently find themselves in.
by Ron Rose · Deuteronomy 4:9 · Remember
Ron Rose reminds us of tough times when God's people remembered who and whose they are.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 22:37-38 · Valentine
Mike Barres reminds us of the incredible and personal nature of God and his love for us and our need to let Him know with kind words and loving words and genuine affection.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 2:10 · Disaster
Tom Norvell talks about our desire to go good and how strong it is and how we battle against the desire to do evil.
by Phil Ware · John 1:1-18
Phil Ware talks about Jesus' identity, our reluctance to choose, and how we have to choose one way or the other about Jesus' identity.
by Michele Howe & Dr. Christopher A. Foetisch · James 2:14-17 · Compassion
Michele Howe talks about the way of relieving anxiety and stress is to back up someone else in need.
by Phil Ware · John 1:40-41 · Witnessing
Phil Ware begins a series of articles on sharing Jesus in word and deed with others called Catch and Release and focusing on following Jesus.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 11:5 · Service
Teresa Bell Kindred shares some ideas about New Year's resolutions and living for others.
by Larry Davies · Joshua 24:13 · New Year
Larry Davies talks about spiritual ways to prepare and live out the year 2010.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 9:23-25 · Suicide · Succcess
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the measure of success in Jesus' eyes is whether or not we helped those in need who are around us.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 22:37-40 · Love
Rubel Shelly uses the recent world series and a few Casey Stengel stories about the early days of the Mets to remind us that the we need to get back to the basics of what we do as believers: love God and love each other.
by Phil Ware · John 10:1-18
Phil Ware talks about Nathan's rebuke of David using a shepherding story, the use of shepherd imagery to describe God, and the call of God's leaders to be shepherds to the people of God.
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