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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.

Affirming Their Best and Not Giving Up in Their Stumbles

by Phil Ware · Luke 22 · Failure

Phil Ware reminds us that Jesus affirmed Peter's value and his return to useful service BEFORE Peter's stumbling denials by the fire.

I can't help but believe that every time Peter heard a rooster crow, he also remembered the Lord's words of affirmation and assurance.

God at Work in You!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Romans 8:28-29

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us of God's grace to be at work within us for our ultimate Good.

Jesus demonstrated God's love powerfully while he was on earth and is now at the right hand of the Father with power to work in our lives for our good and God's glory.

Proof That I Belong

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 John 4:12-16 · Holy Spirit

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to celebrate the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives that ensures we belong to the family of God.

The work and presence of the Holy Spirit give us the assurance that God has made us his children.

God Withholds No Good Thing!

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Psalm 84:11-12

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos encouraging us to recognize that God is our Father who does not withhold from us good things, especially the best things in this life and the life to c

Our lesson elaborates on this promise from God. We know that our Father does not withhold sharing his grace and every gift that is for our best good.

To the Least of These, Like Jesus

by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 23 · 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. I wonder what history will say in the future about us?

Affirming Their Best and Not Giving Up in Their Stumbles

by Phil Ware · Luke 22 · Failure

Phil Ware reminds us that Jesus affirmed Peter's value and his return to useful service BEFORE Peter's stumbling denials by the fire.

I can't help but believe that every time Peter heard a rooster crow, he also remembered the Lord's words of affirmation and assurance.

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.

More Mess than Ministry?

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:32-45 · Obedience

Phil Ware reminds us that authentic ministry involves listening for the will of God in time in God's presence, genuine compassionate and personal care for those who are broken, and obedience to Jesus as our Lord.

When we choose our way, when we think we must be true to what we feel rather than what Jesus said, we find ourselves opposing the work of Christ.

Christmas Can Bring Out the Best in Us!

by Brian McCutchen · Romans 5:6-8 · Christmas

Brian McCutchen shares with us about the need for Christmas to continue year round.

The challenge is to help others celebrate Jesus 365 days a year.

Are You Looking for Love?

by Steve Ridgell · Jeremiah 29:11 · God

Parents will do what is best for their child no matter what. God will do what is best for his children also.

There is someone who loves you enough to always want the best for you.

Play to Your Strengths

by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 2:24 · Gifts

Rubel Shelly talks about using your strengths and interests to do your best and honor God.

Use the best of what the Lord has given you to honor him?

Trickle Down Parenting

by Joe Beam · Ephesians 5:21 · Parenting

Joe Beam shares the concept of trickle down parenting by demonstrating with a couple of parents of a baby and toddler.

How can I start the trickle down effect in my family?

Priorities

by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 6:33 · Priorities

Rubel Shelly reminds us of Stephen Covey and living by priorities rather than just prioritizing the things we schedule.

Do you prioritize what you schedule or do you schedule your priorities?

C2K - Sending Church

by Phil Ware · Acts 13:1-3 · Missions

Phil Ware shares the principle in his Church to Kingdom series on being a sending church.

Why is it so hard to let go of our best and brightest, yet at the same it is so good to do so?

Loving God

by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 22:34-40 · God

Paul Faulkner reminds us that the best gift we can give God is the gift of ourselves, loving him completely.

What better gift can you give to the Creator of the universe?

When You Care Enough

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.

How much do you actually care?

The Greatest Gift to Give

by Paul Faulkner · Ephesians 5:15-16 · Christmas

The best gift that can be given is the gift of dedicated time to a family member.

What could be greater than the gift you've already bought them?

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