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 Rubel Shelly · Mark 10:45 · Leadership
Leadership is not about being boss or bullying, but about motivating, serving, and equipping others to their full potential.
by Russ Lawson · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Tradition
Sometimes we trust too much in what we've learned in the past and things we have learned from our parents rather than seeking the truth ourselves and then living it.
by Russ Lawson · 2 Corinthians 5:16
Christmas has unfortunately gotten so caught up in conflict that we lose sight of loving folks the way Jesus came to do.
by Randy Becton · John 1:10 · Grace
Jesus is the reminder of God's unconditional love and willingness to search and sacrifice to find us and bring us home as our love-sick father.
by Paul Faulkner · Hebrews 1:1 · Christmas
Even Napoleon Bonaparte was awed by the astonishing Jesus who came to earth as a baby.
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 Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Timothy 6:8 · Christmas
Priceless memories that you make with those you love are far more valuable and enduring gifts than anything you can purchase with money.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Christmas
Jesus wasn't just born into our world in the womb of Mary, but he longs to be born into our world again in each individual Christian the Holy Spirit gives birth to in the world.
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 8:17 · Giving
Using something for free almost every weekend of the year for a parking lot reminds a church that they don't own what they use; we need to learn that same thing as God's children.
by Tom Norvell · Micah 6:8 · Grace
How do we know what God expects of us or what it takes to please him? By listening to what he tells us to do in Micah 6:8.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Newness
A man's conversion helps Phil remember that life can become fresh and new and he reminds us that the Christmas season can bring all of this to us if we are looking for it.
by Tammy Marcelain · Philippians 4:1 · 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 Paul Faulkner · 2 Peter 1:5 · Growth
Growth takes consistent, persistent effort, it is not something that happens right now, but God is at work right now to make it happen in us.
by Mike Barres · James 1:2 · Self-control
A recovery saying, HALT, reminds us to be careful when we are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired because then we are vulernable to temptation, sin, and weakness as well as addictions.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 7:3 · Selfishness
Selfishness destroys families while self-examination helps us improve ourselves and bless our families.
by Rubel Shelly · Haggai 1:4 · Greed
When do we have enough stuff and can we say no to acquiring more?
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:12
After reading the passage again, have you seen anything new, like maybe it should apply in everything you do -- the Golden Rule!
by Joey Cope · 2 Corinthians 12:9
A hard difficult trip and a close connection after a flight delay turns out to be a good chance for Joey Cope to learn a lesson about God's power to use us as we are.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 19:1 · Addiction
A return of money from a thief reminds us that we must seek to right the wrongs we've committed.
by Tom Norvell · John 19:30 · Change
Many events in our lives change us forever, our lives will never be the same as a result, and Jesus is one of those life-changing events.
by Paul Faulkner · James 3:17 · Consequences
Our descisions have consequences and these choices are not inconsequential to our children and grandchildren.
by Russ Lawson · Hosea 10:12 · Consequences
Often the difficult things in our lives we want to blame on God are really only the result or consequences of our own bad choices and decisions and actions.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 18:19 · Prayer
Mike learns to not put off prayer, but when someone has a need, he says, "Let's pray right now!"
by Tammy Marcelain · Ephesians 2:1 · Grace · Gracious
A dumpster with the word grace written on it reminds Tammy Marcelain of the great work that God can do in our lives to bring hope and joy and meaning when we receive His grace.
by Marsha Jordan · Philippians 3:20 · Providence
God is really in control, and is at our side, and in control of our agenda if we will loosen up and let him lead us.
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