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 · Romans 14:12 · Responsibility
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we are all unique and different and yet we must all take responsibility for our actions.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 15:11-13 · Children
Letting a child go is a scary thing and when they hurt or they are killed or they go through a traumatic experience, it awful for the parent, so all we can do is ask that God be present and real for them.
by Paul Faulkner · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 · Friendship
We all need a friend or brother or sister with whom we can confess, share our story, and find deep and meaningful friendship.
by Mike Cope · 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Men have a real struggle to live pure lives, but a small group that holds us accountable and confession can help.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Accountability
Kimberli looks in the magnifying mirror and sees things she doesn't like on her face and also in her life.
by Scott Owings · 1 Timothy 4:8 · Train
Spiritual growth really requires us to have a spiritual trainer to help us with our spiritual discipline.
by Phil Ware · James 1:19-21 · Accountability
We need to be accountable and get the support of friends.
by Johnnie Ann Burgess Gaskill · Philippians 1:18-20 · Example
If we want our lives to count, we have to be willing to face hard times.
by Phil Ware · Accountability
We all need to deal with the real issue in our lives and not just the fake ones or the cosmetic ones.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Samuel 16:7 · Leadership
Most of us get discounted, rejected, or turned away at some time or another: but God looks at our heart and doesn't give up on us!
by Kim Shoemaker · 1 John 1:7-9 · Fellowship
Fellowship is so crucial and even more so in places that are hostile to faith: we must take advantage of our freedom to have fellowship.
by Amy C. Baker · Psalm 50:10-12 · Renewal
A trip to the cattle and the country rattles this city slicker loose from her busy ways enough to help her appreciate God in wonder.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:18-20 · Sacrifice
Is the high cost of freedom worth the price? Am I living up to the price paid for my freedom?
by Steven W. Allen · 1 Timothy 2:1-4 · Leadership · Prayer · Faith
George Washington, like other early leaders in the United States, led by faith.