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 Paul Faulkner · Matthew 7:21 · Obedience
Practice what you preach, walk your talk, and live the life you profess.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:11-12 · Fear
When you least expect it, don't be afraid, God is revealing a new plan for your life.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christmas
We can't let Jesus be relegated to just Christmas; he needs to be part of our world every day.
by Joey Cope · Christmas
Sometimes with all the preparation and stress we forget what the real meaning of the holidays is all about.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Matthew 2:6 · Christmas
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a grimy, corrupt little town not known for anything important.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 10:19-25
Some folks are canceling church service on Christmas day, but isn't that missing the point of why we have Christmas in the first place?
by Joe Bagby · Matthew 1:18-21
A preacher gets in trouble talking about Christmas on Sunday, but warns that the world will take Christ out of Christmas.
by Bill Denton · 2 Corinthians 9:15 · Christmas · Gifts
While many men can't give a good gift, a few can, and God gave us an indescribable gift.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 1:8-9
What we want and most need at Christmas are not the kinds of things that money can buy!
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Luke 2:11 · Christmas
Most folks don't have a clue about the meaning of Christmas.
by Jeff Lee · Luke 2:8-10 · Christmas
We have taken the joy, glory, risk, holiness, excitment out of Christmas and made it predictable and boring.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 1:18-21 · Christmas · Fear
Jesus came to face our world and give us deliverance both from and through what we fear.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Luke 6:38 · Christmas
Giving gifts at Christmas helps us understand and appreciate the importance of people in our lives.
by Richard Ellis · Mark 6:31 · Christmas
Holidays can be stressful and hectic, here are some good ways to stay on track and protect your holidays.
by Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 1:17-20 · Faithfulness
God's promises are sure because he is always faithful.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:13 · Contentment
Contmentment can be learned and with it comes lasting happiness.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20 · Church
When Christians gather together for worship and fellowship, it is a holy moment.
by Rubel Shelly · John 1:11-12
God has always and will always use ordinary people to do his work!
by Joe Bagby · Romans 6:1-14 · Conversion
Do your remember your special day of salvation?
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 2:21 · Christian Living · Christlikeness
It's so hard to be Christ-like; we want everyone else to do it.
by Joey Cope · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Christlikeness
We may look like a lot of people, but the real issue is whether or not we look like Jesus.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Kingdom
Let's not just be thrill seekers, but also Kingdom seekers.
by Elizabeth Price · Matthew 16:21 · Cross
So many of us have been conditioned to not see the call of the cross in our lives!
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:28-29 · Christlikeness
We will find the presence of Jesus in our lives when we are willing to be his presence in the lives of others.
by Steve Puckett · Revelation 2:1-5 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
So often we force new Christians into the mold of something or someone who isn't really Jesus.
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