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 · Proverbs 30:7-9 · Rich
Tom Norvell makes a wide open confession, he likes shoes and they help him realize that he is rich!
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10-11 · Encourage
Patrick Odum shares about the compliment guys and how they bless people and how we can, too.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:39 · Future
Rubel Shelly reminds us of what we need to hold onto during these uncertain times as we try to anticipate the future.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 23:4 · Hypocrisy
Phil Ware challenges us to leave behind intention and move out into the world of action as we seek care for our broken world and overcome the criticism that we are uncaring hypocrites who are not willing to help.
by Patrick D. Odum · 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 · Christlikeness
Patrick Odum shares a clear message from God's word, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, and talks about all God has done to make us worthy in Christ.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 · Comfort
Phil Ware picks up on the message from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 and the Monday article and gives added resources -- videos and graphics -- for folks to use in their ministry and life.
by Joe Beam · 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 · Sexuality
Joe Beam answers questions about a husband's desire and the need for lovemaking in marriage for the wife.
by Tom Norvell · John 3:16-17 · Jesus
Tom Norvell looks at our humanity and sees behind it all our need for Jesus.
by Warren Baldwin · Matthew 25:14-30
Warren Baldwin reminds us of what God has entrusted us with to invest in our lives in ministry and receive interest on his investment.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 12:27 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly reminds us that even in a season when folks have less than they are used to having, if they look they will actually find that they have more.
by Rob Frazier · Matthew 5:14-16 · Light
Rob Frazier writes about why he puts up Christmas lights and how each of us has some light to share with others.
by Sarah Stirman · Philippians 4:11-13 · Thanksgiving
Sarah Stirman reminds us that we have many reasons to give thanks, even when things are tough.
by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:1-6
Paul Faulkner reminds us of our freedom in Christ to serve and find God's blessing.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45 · Service
Phil Ware reminds us of an old story describing heaven and hell and how the difference between the two is whether or not people serve each other.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Rubel Shelly helps us see how money buys happiness, by using it to help others who are in need!
by Mike Barres · Ephesians 4:32 · Kindness
Mike Barres reminds us to be thoughtful to others and one way to do that is to remember those who have been thoughtful to us.
by Bill Sherrill · Isaiah 42:9 · Hardship
Bill Sherrill talks about Fanny J. Crosby, the great Christian song writer, and her ability to see acutely even though she was blind.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:12-13 · Satisfaction
Russ Lawson talks about the Sword of Damocles, Mr. Spock, the apostle Paul and about being satisfied with life.
by Mike Barres · John 3:16-17 · Love
Mike Barres reminds us that love, the blessing of human touch, is important to our pets and also to us and those who we love.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Parenting
Phil Ware tells about his mom and Grady's twenty-fifth anniversary and what a great blessing it is.
by Skye Noe · Psalm 100 · Purpose · Prayer · Scripture
I wonder sometimes if God feels the same way about the messages I send. I think about my prayer life and how often I address the message to Him but seem to only talk about me.
by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Phil Ware describes an experience one of the middle school teachers at his church had while listening to a student talk about receiving presents from a cool church.
by Ron Rose · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Ron Rose reminds us that the best gifts are those we keep in circulation by sharing them with others.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-5 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware reminds us that prayer should always include Thanksgiving no matter our circumstance, something he learned from his dad and from hogs!
by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:13 · Service
Paul Faulkner reminds us that because of Jesus, even difficult tasks are a blessing to do.
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