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 Phil Ware · Mark 2:1-12
Phil Ware reminds us of Mark's story about Jesus and the four friends who dug a hole in the roof to get their buddy to Jesus.
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.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 6:5-6 · Violence
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that violence is not God's plan, but humanity's corrupt and wicked propensity to injure and mar those created in the image of God.
by Max Lucado · John 5:1-9 · Obedience
Max Lucado simply reminds us to obey Jesus when he asks something of us.
by Max Lucado · John 1:14-18 · Incarnation
Max reminds us that a baby makes us do crazy things at Christmas and this baby should help us see God!
by Phillip Morrison · 1 John 4 · Christmas
Phillip Morrison reminds us that waiting and Christmas and Advent involve waiting and the wait is worth the effort when the desire of our hearts comes and fills us with his love.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 2:10-12 · Christmas
Baby Jesus seems so sweet and lovable, but there are those that do not love him. And sometimes that even includes some of us.
by Brian McCutchen · Hebrews 2:14-18 · Empathy
Brian McCutchen reminds us that empathy leads us to act in ways that compassionate and caring.
by Compassion International · James 1:26-27 · Compassion
This powerful message is from an orphan who was abandoned and abused by family and rescued by a sponsor.
by Patrick D. Odum · Isaiah 40:5-8 · Change
Patrick Odum reminds us that everything changes, but what matters and what lasts is tied to our Father in Heaven.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23 · Church · Abba Father · Compassion
Phil Ware challenges our settled notions about church in the box and wants us to realize that Jesus has so much more in store for us if we will make the moves necessary to experience Jesus and his story for ourselves.
by Max Lucado · Psalm 139:13-16 · Purpose · Self Talk · Salvation
Max Lucado reminds us that we are precious to God and he has done everything he can to help us see that we are precious to the Creator of the universe.
by Phillip Morrison · Hebrews 7:25 · Prayer · Redeeming · Comfort
Phillip Morrison reminds us of Jesus' incredible role in interceding for us always and living to make that intercession in our defense.
by Phil Ware · Mark 2:1-12 · Saved
Phil Ware talks about four friends who dig a hole in the roof to get their friend to Jesus so he could be healed; so what would we be willing to do to get our friends to Jesus to be saved?
by Tom Norvell · John 21 · Failure
Tom Norvell reminds us that as far as failure goes, Peter pretty much leads the way, but he also leads the way in turnarounds and being called back to significant ministry.
by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45
Phil Ware concludes his six-part series on the man with leprosy that Jesus heals (Mark 1:35-45) and how we can learn to impact the lives of others as Jesus did.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23
Phil Ware continues his series on The Andrew Effect and reminds us that Jesus promised to be present with us as we live out the four moves of the Andrew Effect.
by Phil Ware · John 1:35-41
Phil Ware continues his series on "The Andrew Effect" by focusing on connecting those we know with Jesus.
by Heartlight Team · Matthew 18:20 · On Fire · One Another
This is a collection of "one another" passages in the New Testament, and primarily from Paul, that speaks about life together.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2:1-25 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly tells a story about Tommy Luck and the baby that transformed a rough mining town and then reminds us Jesus did the same thing with the world.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 4:32 · Imitating God
Tom Norvell makes a plea to fellow believers to think before speaking and acting and try to line up both with our example of how Jesus spoke and acted toward others.
by Rubel Shelly · John 8:12 · Light
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the powerful quality of a simple flashlight to dispel darkness.
by Phil Ware · John 13 · Service
Phil Ware takes a moment to remind us of the importance of serving those who are caregivers and holding them up as heroes and recognizing that these people are considered precious in God's Kingdom.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Legacy
Phil Ware talks about his NASCAR Experience and his father and passing on faith to future generations.
by Phillip Morrison · Matthew 25:31-46 · Foundation · Foreigner
Phillip Morrison reminds us of the need to be open-hearted to the refugee crisis both as Americans and as Christians and to see this as a moral imperative.
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