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 Tom Norvell · 1 Timothy 6:6-10
Tom Norvell encourages us not to grow weary in our battle to live simply so we can find true contentment.
by Max Lucado · Luke 12
Max Lucado reminds us that we shouldn't and we can't define who we are by what we have or don't have, but by our contentment in the Lord.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Psalm 51:10 · Purity
Teresa Bell Kindred compares seeing Fifty Shades of Grey to a dirty mop bucket and a sponge.
by Tim Archer · 1 Timothy 6:6-8 · Contentment
Christians can be rich. Rich people can be Christians. But we need to remember that material things can often get in the way of our faith. Godliness with contentment. That should be our goal.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 6:9-13 · Prayer
Rubel Shelly helps us think about the mystery of prayer.
by Tim Archer · 1 Timothy 6:6-8 · Contentment
It's easy to want what everyone else is getting. But it's also very, very dangerous. God can help you learn to be happy with what you have.
by Phil Ware · John 6 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on the I AM statements in the Gospel of John focusing on Jesus being the bread of life.
by Bill Brant · Galatians 3:28 · Culture
During my nine day visit to Africa, I experienced a number of things: policemen in Malawi toting weapons asking for a ride to their headquarters about five miles away, bicycles as transports for almost everything, friendliness of the people, security for
by Patrick D. Odum · Mark 5:24-34 · Healing
Patrick Odum reminds us of the heart of Jesus for those who are sick and broken.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 37:4 · Happiness
Junk e-mail gives us a good glimpse into what the world sees as happiness. But true happiness comes from God, not from a website.
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 4:11 · Bible · Conscience · Consequences
Because of Jesus, we can learn to be content without being dependent on external circumstances.
by Courtney Loy · Luke 12:15
Money really doesn’t grow on trees -- and some of us are growing more aware of this fact every day. Truthfully, most people deal with financial stress
by Courtney Loy · Psalm 118:24
Consider the power of attitude, the idea that how we choose to view life impacts the quality of it.
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 Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 22:7
We have got to address our addiction to things, money, greed, debt, wealth, and materialism.
by Larry Zinck · Philippians 4:11-13 · Contentment
We can learn to give thanks and be content if we will reframe our current situation and see how many blessings we actually have.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 121:1 · Solitude
We all need places of solitude to experience God's beauty and listen for the voice of God.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Philippians 4:6-7
Jesus promises us his peace if we will open our hearts to his contentment.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:13 · Contentment
Contmentment can be learned and with it comes lasting happiness.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 7:12 · Contentment
We learn contentment by learning to be at peace with others.
by Alan Smith · 1 Timothy 6:6-8 · Contentment · Rich
This fisherman has learned the real meaning of the word contentment.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 3:14-15 · Evangelism · Church · Friendliness
So often we cover the signs of God's grace in us with our own pettiness and sinfulness.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:12 · Attitude · Peace · Contentment
I haven't learned to be content because I'm always wishing for more, but I'm trying and haven't stopped!
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