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 · Matthew 25:31-46 · Immanuel
Phil Ware continues his leadership series on the Immanuel Sayings or ways to experience Jesus, this one focuses on compassionate service.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:40-42 · Compassion
Rubel Shelly talks about a book he read recently, "Sanctuary of Outcasts", and challenges us to make the church such a place.
by Ann Voskamp · Philippians 4:4-9 · Compassion
Ann Voskamp talks about eucharisteo and Compassion International and Haiti and child protection and question marks and learning to live with thanksgiving.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on The Yearning, our need and desire and longing for Jesus to be real to us and close to us and experienceable in our daily lives.
by Samuel Orlando · James 1:26-27 · God · Compassion · Time
An article reminding us that God is never late.
by Brian McCutchen · Luke 10:35-376 · Compassion
Brian McCutchen reminds us that mercy is active compassion that makes a difference in people's lives and not just a fleeting feeling about bad news.
by Paul Styrvoky · Acts 20:35 · Children · Compassion · Poor
Paul Styrvoky details his experiences of sponsoring a child through Compassion International.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:13-16 · Compassion
Phil Ware shares a recent heart-gripping moment they had with their compassion child from Uganda and what it all means as he remembers a trip from 5 years ago with Compassion Bloggers.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 10:25-27 · Thanksgiving · Thankful
Rubel Shelly tells the story of a man finding $1200 and not being thanked when he returned it and he talks about the principle of being a good Samaritan.
by Ben Steed · 1 John 4:19 · Children · Faith · Poor
The story of reuniting with my sponsored child.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:28 · Worship
Phil Ware finishes his series on What is Core by talking about worship and the importance of meeting together in big and small groups, but also living out the life God has called us to lead, being a reflection of the righteous character and gracious compa
by Ben Steed · Matthew 19:14 · Compassion · Poor · Compassion International
A closer look at the work of Compassion International in Colombia.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 22:34-40 · Love
Phil Ware continues his series on what is core and focuses on love and what it is and how Jesus and God demonstrate it.
by Rick Brown · Luke 10:25-37 · Neighbor
Rick Brown writes about a group of ministers and pastors in Denver who got together to try to bless their community by calling their people to be good neighbors.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:15 · Holiness
Rubel Shelly reminds us that holiness is not just what we avoid, but what we do to bless and redeem.
by Ron Rose · John 13:35 · Responsibility · Reputation
Ron Rose reminds us that we can be someone who argues or someone who is known for loving others.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Disciple Making
Phil Ware finishes his Just One series by calling us to help others find their one song.
by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45 · Achievement
Phil Ware introduces many of us to the principle of doing for one what you wish you could do for everyone and how it helps us know whom to help with so many needs around us!
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:20-22 · Compassion
Phil Ware talks about our broken world, spring, the tsunami and earthquakes in Japan, and the Lord's prayer.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 · Giving
Phil Ware continues his SHIFT series and focuses upon giving generously as a privilege and grace.
by Rubel Shelly · James 2:26 · Hypocrisy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that religion has to do something and not just talk about a lot of things -- it must walk the talk, practice what you preach, and put your life where your mouth is.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:13-15 · Relationship
Rubel Shelly calls us to excellence, but reminds us that this must be true in every area of life, including our relationships.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 6:1-8 · Worship
Phil Ware continues his series on Shift My Life and talks about what it means to live holy!
by Ben Steed · James 1:26-27 · Parenting · Baby · Compassion International
The Child Survival Program from Compassion International is making great strides for mothers and babies in Ecuador.
by Ben Steed · Acts 20:35
I never imagined to be so deeply moved by another group of people: the employees of Compassion.
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