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 Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Ephesians 3:14-21 · Grudge
We can continue to grow and mature and flourish if we choose to do so, even until we are quite old.
by Tammy Marcelain · 1 Corinthians 10:13 · Cancer
Sin, a form of spiritual cancer, can be defeated like physical cancer and this victory leaves us feeling excited and on top of the world, but we must work hard for the victory and God will help us.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 8:34-36
Ray Romano said he is off to do soul work remembering a note he received from his brother about something that Jesus said about losing ones soul.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Troubles
We have all sorts of trouble, heartache, grief, disappointment, discouragement in this world, but Jesus has overcome the world and given us victory.
by Tom Norvell · Romans 8:28-39 · Hope
No matter how bad things get, we are never hopeless.
by Paul Faulkner · Genesis 18:19 · Spirituality
Spiritual immunity comes from rearing children in godly homes with godly values and godly actions.
by Phil Ware · Romans 5:6-11 · Jesus
Road trash and tire debris challenges Phil to remember exactly who it was that Jesus reached and ask why we don't reach them today?
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 25:31-40 · Friendship
What if we greeted everyone as if they were a long lost friend who we were glad to see?
by Rubel Shelly · James 4:7
We've got to be honest about our weakness and inconsistency and quit trying to blame everything on someone or something else, including satan or the devil.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 4:16 · Pain · Stress
Sometimes rather than destroying us, pain and stress sometimes can make us stronger and grow.
by Sarah Stirman · Luke 2:27-35 · Mothers
Motherhood brings with it the laughter and the tears of loving children.
by Tom Norvell · Colossians 2:13-14
Will we draw near to the cross and have our lives changed?
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 22:31-34 · Failure
Don't quit in the middle of failure, but understand it is part of the learning and growing process.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:1-2 · Hospitality · Stranger
We should care about all people, regardless of their background.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 55:1 · Love · Fellowship
Please don't ignore others or ignore God because we all know how it hurts to be ignored.
by Phil Ware · Romans 15:7 · Hospitality · Fellowship
We have been brought into the circle of God's grace and we must graciously bring others in as well.
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.
by Phil Ware · John 21:15-23 · Grief · Forgiveness · Jesus
If we don't bring back sinners whose sin has humiliated themselves, and if we we don't reach out to those who have been humiliated by others, then how can we claim we wear the name of Jesus?
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 15:5-7 · Attitude · Friendliness · Hospitality
If you value human contact and personal service, then take note of and appreciate it when you receive it.
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