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 Tammy Marcelain · Romans 8:28 · Trials
An update on Jack Marcelain and his brain tumor recovery doesn't bring all good news, but Tammy is committed to not worry about it.
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 6:5-9 · Example
A child buys a car online because he has learned to imitate the actions of his mother on a computer and this is a powerful reminder that our kids are always watching us
by Paul Faulkner · Proverbs 18:21
Messing up his communication with his wife, Paul learns the lesson of the importance of good communication.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 6:46 · Communication
A humorous story about a date is a reminder of how hard it can be to communicate well.
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 Patrick D. Odum · Job 12:7-10 · Value · Vacation
A trip to the beach and other vacation sites helps lead Patrick Odum to ask what he is not recognizing in his daily life where God's fingerprints and footprints can be found.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:1
What's our best way to insure what is really important to us, our going to heaven?
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Newness
The newness wears off and we get bored and we lose interest and we give up.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10 · Faithfulness
Little things, done faithfully, like taking out the garbage, are the glue, the grace, of ongoing and lasting relationships and marriages.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:2 · Community
Heartlight has started blogs and now we want to hear from you.
by Kathy Bailey · Hebrews 4:14-16 · Prayer
Our prayers get to God, they don't bounce back to us and we can be sure about that because Jesus intercedes for us.
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Transformation, sanctification takes time in the real world of our lives, but God won't give up on us.
by Amy C. Baker · Luke 12:22-31 · Renewal
We all need to get away now and again and retreat into the quietness and grace of God for our renewal.
by Joseph Mazella · 1 Samuel 24:19 · Kindness
Kindness is a trait of God that we need to have and to share.
by Russ Lawson · Ezekiel 11 · Heart
A heart transplant reminds us that we need God's heart transplant spiritually.
by Jeff Lee · Mark 10:13-16 · Children
We can do some pretty stupid things when it comes to kids!
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 27:1-14 · Waiting
Waiting on the Lord is not easy, but in Psalm 27, we can find the basis of doing that waiting.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 11:30 · Discipleship
Are we only interested in bargain basement Christianity, or are we willing to pay the price to be productive.
by Jeff Lee · Matthew 2:10-11
The wise men brought gifts to Jesus that reflect their respect, time, thoughtfulness, and generosity -- but what kind of gifts do we give to Jesus?
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:18-20 · Discipline · Discipleship · Holiness
While pigging out on junk food may be bad, spiritual fast food and junk is worse!
by Janice Price · Psalm 34:15-19 · Delivered · Rescue
We often find ourselves stuck between two doors and needing rescue, but we trust the Lord to help us out and through.
by Alan Smith · James 1:19 · Listening · Communication
We get ourselves in so many problems because we do not genuinely listen to each other.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 10:21 · Attitude · Example · Scripture
We don't need a bunch of engineering drawings or theologian ramblings to understand God's Word; we just need a child-like heart.
by Phil Ware · James 4:13-16 · Character · Attitude · Perseverance
A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.
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