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 Tammy Marcelain · Luke 15:20-24 · Forgiveness
Tammy Marcelain shares her experience at a recent baptism and reminds us of the mercy and grace that are ours in Jesus.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 · Conversion
Phil Ware compares 1 Corinthians 15 and Romans 6 and reminds us that what saves us is Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection and we get to participate and experience these in baptism and the Lord's Supper!
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 5:14-16 · Identity
Christianity is a public commitment. It must not be hidden.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 6:3-5 · Baptism
The decision to follow Jesus requires us to die with him so we can live forever.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 1:9 · Repentance
Repentance is more than feeling sorry about sin. It's a change, a change of mind that brings about a change in life.
by Mike Barres · Acts 2:22-47
Mike Barres rejoices in the birth of Jesus as our Savior, but also reminds us that He must also be our Lord!
by Tim Archer · John 3:3 · Baptism · Citizenship
The only way to become a citizen in God's kingdom is to be born a second time, born of water and God's Holy Spirit.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 2:8-9 · Grace
No matter how badly we have messed up our lives, God still loves us and will forgive us.
by Tim Archer · Mark 12:1-12 · Baptism · Healing
A handicapped woman experiences the joy of healing through the forgiveness of sins even though her physical impairment remains.
by Paul Faulkner · Acts 26:28 · Heaven
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to decide to respond to Jesus now and honor him with our lives.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:41-47 · Church
Phil Ware shares how his church suddenly saw their call from God to be a front porch to the people of their community and how it changed them and helped them find their roots right back in the early story of Jesus' followers.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:6 · Salvation
We all need help to get where we're going. If you don't know how to get to Jesus, don't be afraid to ask someone who does.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 4:4-5
What Christians share in common is much greater than any differences than could seem to separate them.
by Steve Ridgell · John 16:33
Despite apparent differences, we Christians are the same in the things that matter.
by Tim Archer · 1 Timothy 2:1-4 · Prayer
When we pray for people, God actually works in their lives. The story of Fernando's conversion reminds us of the power of prayer.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 28:19-20 · Conversion
Conversion is more than just a one time forgiveness, it is about learning a new way of life.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Newness
A man's conversion helps Phil remember that life can become fresh and new and he reminds us that the Christmas season can bring all of this to us if we are looking for it.
by Danny Sims · Matthew 28:18-20 · Support
Danny Sims, a friend and supporter of Heartlight reminds us that we can reach the whole world through Heartlight.
by Joe Bagby · Romans 6:1-14 · Conversion
Do your remember your special day of salvation?
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:36-47 · Conversion · Baptism
Let's see conversion more wholistically -- an experience of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection in baptism that involves repentance, and confession of Jesus as Lord, and acceptance of him as Lord and Christ.
by Phil Ware · Deuteronomy 4:9 · Remember
We are a forgetful people and lose so many valuable things of faith because we don't remember what God has done.
by Steve Higginbotham · Colossians 5:17
We're not there yet if we haven't become a Christian and we're just a good person.
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