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 Melissa Troyer · Ephesians 3:16-17 · Autumn
Melissa Troyer reminds us that fall beckons us to grasp the last beauty and color of the season before winter overtakes us and to celebrate God's goodness in the changing of the season.
by Phil Ware · James 1:2-4 · Peer Pressure · Pentecost · People
Phil Ware talks about the harshness of a long, cold, hard winter and the trials and troubles we must endure as believers.
by Melissa Troyer · Romans 5:1-5 · Hope
Melissa Troyer looks at our cold world as we ensure the cold of later winter and trust life will come back in the Spring and reminds us to trust life is coming.
by Ann Voskamp · Genesis 1 · Thanksgiving
Ann Voskamp reminds us again of the incredible importance of giving thanks.
by Phil Ware · John 3:3-7 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware begins a short 4 part series on the Holy Spirit as we begin the New Year, this one is focused on living by the power of the Holy Spirit.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:1-16 · Christmas
Phil Ware reminds us of the weather when Jesus came, filled with the fresh wind and heavenly breezes of heaven brought by the Holy Spirit.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 9:41 · Kindness
Tom Norvell reminds us that little things are not really little things and that they often are the difference between life and missing out on life.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 4:11-12 · Fatherhood
Sarah Stirman shares a chilly church experience to make the point that a mom never minds becoming the other woman when the other woman is her daughter and she sees a daddy treating her like a lady.
by Tom Norvell · John 14:1-4 · Perseverance
Tom Norvel talks about being disappointed in a predicted snowfall that was nothing more than a light dusting.
by Rubel Shelly · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly shares a great story of how simple kindness and candy help heal old wounds and made friends out of enemies.
by Alan Smith · Ephesians 5:25 · Marriage
The years in marriage can sometimes mean that we take each other for granted; we mustn't let that happen.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 17:22 · Christian Living · Attitude · Depression
Being a joyful person, being involved with friends, and being active in life is the best medicine to prevent disease.