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 · John 9 · Prejudice
Jordan Reese shares a poignant piece of writing by her dad as she thinks through our blindspots and calls us to seek first Jesus' Kingdom and that righteousness, not our own biases.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-9
Phil Ware shares his third in a series of 6 messages on the promise that the LORD is near; this time focusing on our doubts.
by Max Lucado · 1 Corinthians 12:12 · Health · Music · Harmony
Max Lucado reminds us of our need to be part of a band to make beautiful music no matter what part we play.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 5:22-23
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the real missing link in so many great athletes, politicians, and business leaders is integrity and character.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:26-27 · Prayer
Phil Ware continues his series on building a culture of honor focusing this week on prayer, especially prayer as a redemptive tool of offering forgiveness and blessing to those who are our enemies and who mistreat us.
by Phil Ware · Romans 12:14 · Blessed
Phil Ware continues his series of messages related to "The Story" curriculum, using Abraham's call to be a blessing to be a reminder to us as well.
by Phil Ware · Romans 11:35-36 · Mistakes
Phil Ware introduces the Heartlight 15 year anniversary month and hints at things to come.
by Michele Howe · Luke 7:50 · Marketplace
Michele Howe reminds us again about women in the marketplace and the very needed virtue of affirming and giving appreciation to those who need it and deserve it.
by Russ Lawson · James 1:13-5 · Judgment
When bad things happen, we need to realize that God does see and care and will remember.
by Paul Faulkner · Psalm 139:13-16 · Children
Every child is different and important and special and we need to learn to appreciate each one for their uniqueness.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 50:14 · Giving
Using something for free almost every weekend of the year for a parking lot reminds a church that they don't own what they use; we need to learn that same thing as God's children.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 1:5-2:2 · Forgiveness · Mercy
We must be tough on sin but offer mercy and forgiveness for those who are truly repentant.
by Rubel Shelly · Attitude
Unwillingness to receive a gift is sad: mean-ness, unkindness, and rejection are even worse, whether the gift is cookies or a cross.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 8:17 · Revenge · Judgment
We enjoy seeing justice happen on earth because it happens so infrequently here.
by Alan Smith · Proverbs 24:29 · Revenge
When we try to get even for a past slight, it will nearly always come back to haunt us!
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11 · Death
Story of Pat Tillman losing his life and living life in his own unique way.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 5:38-44 · Forgiveness · Redemption · Kindness
Is it better to live with the philosophy of eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth or to practice forgiveness and kindness?
by Alan Smith · 1 Kings 19:10 · Character · Attitude · Doubt
Don't give up, you're not the only trying and even if you are, what you do matters to God.
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