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 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 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 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 Russ Lawson · Luke 12:13-21 · Measure Up · Materialism
What we have is not what determines how rich we are and our job is just a means to an end, not the real goal or end.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 11:35-12:2 · Burden
We stand on the shoulders of giants and have the blessinmgs we have because of their sacrifices.
by Jeff Lee · Philippians 4:13-17 · Ministry
So often, ministers and pastors won't let others minister to them, but we need to minister and be ministered to, we need to bless and be vulnerable so we can be blessed.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 5:1-14 · Blessed
We don't like being passive, so we have a hard time recognizing that we have what we have because we are blessed.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:48 · Poor · Rich
We must realize that with our blessings comes the responsibility to use them generously.
by Cary Branscum · Matthew 5:1-12 · Purpose · Blessed · Lucky
Luck has many definitions depending upon those with whom you visit; but Christians are blessed!