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 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 Steve Ridgell · Matthew 6:21
We need to take care of our hearts, both physically and spiritually
by Bill Brant · 1 Peter 1:18-19 · Freedom
Remembering the blood shed for our freedom, we must remember Jesus Christ.
by Skye Noe · Romans 12:1
Just as birthdays should be about moms, so our very lives should be about the One who gave us life
by Tim Archer · Mark 2:17 · Grace
We mustn't let our feelings of inadequacy keep us from going to the One who can make us perfect.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 5:8
We can never be good enough on our own; it takes God's help to make us what we should be.
by Courtney Loy · Psalm 27:1
God can help us live life courageously, to have the "Eye of the Tiger"
by Russ Lawson · Acts 17:10-12 · Bible
A humorous account of a hanging leads to some observations on how frequently our perception is wrong.
by Courtney Loy · Psalm 118:24
Consider the power of attitude, the idea that how we choose to view life impacts the quality of it.
by Skye Noe · Luke 9:23-24
Whatever commitments you made for the new year I hope you're keeping them, but more importantly my hope and prayer is that you are holding on to the commitment to love Christ. are holding on to the commitment to love Christ.
by Kathy Bailey · Matthew 13:6 · Deceive
It is so easy to be deceived by the evil one, but the Scriptures can help us like they helped Jesus overcome temptation.
by Paul Faulkner · Genesis 2:18 · Marriage
Marriage proves to be beneficial for both men and women, though for different reasons.
by Russ Lawson · 2 Timothy 3:1-7 · Bible
We can search Google and the Internet for all sorts of things, but the truth is going to be found in Jesus and His Word.
by Russ Lawson · Mark 8:13-18 · Communication
We have a hard time understanding because we don't hear or listen to understand what Jesus is saying to us!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:12
After reading the passage again, have you seen anything new, like maybe it should apply in everything you do -- the Golden Rule!
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 18:3 · Change
Change comes from following the principles in the good ol' Bible given to us by God!
by Danny Sims · 2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Scripture · Bible
The Bible is given to us to help us know God and how to live for God, not to judge others.
by Jeff Lee · Matthew 7:21-27
Rather than following the whims of culture, let's obey God's word.
by Paul Faulkner · Romans 12:1-2 · Sin
When we lose the Bible as our moral compass, then we are left without a good understanding of right and wrong and sin.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 18:1-3 · Faithfulness
We can know we are saved by putting ourselves in the story of God's great deliverance.
by Jeff Lee · Mark 10:13-16 · Children
We can do some pretty stupid things when it comes to kids!
by Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 · Trials
God has a message of comfort for you in His word if you will only read it.
by Elizabeth Price · Romans 3:23 · Bible
While there are many specialty Bibles, the Bible is really written for only one group of people: sinners.
by Mike Barres · 2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Scripture
God's word is given to us to be a blessing and to give us a happy life.
by Elizabeth Price · 1 Timothy 4 · Bible
When we truly focus on God's word, it can come to life for us just like we can see the stars after our eyes get used to the darkness.
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