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 · Genesis 5 · Father's Day
Phil Ware continues his Saved at Sea series and in this third message reminds us of Noah for Father's Day and also emphasizing the importance of godly and righteous men and dads and the power of their influence.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Phil Ware reminds us that as fathers and grandfather, we will leave behind messes but we can also leave behind a legacy of faith that lasts for generations.
by Melissa Troyer · Psalm 139:13-16 · Birth
Melissa Troyer shares the challenging and agonizing and glorious moments of giving birth through several difficult deliveries and remembers all the key people who have formed her into the woman she has become.
by Phil Ware · John 11
Phil Ware continues his "I Doubt It" series focused today on Jesus' promise to Mary that those who believe in him will never die.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-2:23
Phil Ware uses this Father's Day to remind us of the man God chose to be daddy to Jesus -- Joseph the Carpenter -- and his greatness despite being overlooked by many who love Jesus!
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 4:7 · Incarnation
Ron Rose is back at Black Rifle Coffee, being the available friend and pastor to folks who drop in with a story to tell, this time it's a lady who's been dumped and betrayed and Ron Reminds her of her need for God, and he will be available to be the skin
by Phil Ware · Luke 22:26-27 · Groups · Greatness
Phil Ware shares about the important influence of Paul Faulkner, especially for the online ministries of Heartlight.org and VerseoftheDay.com
by Byron Ware · Romans 5:6-11 · Atonement
Byron Ware recalls a memory from fifty years ago that shaped his life, his love, his family, and his understanding of grace, Jesus dying in the place of Barabbas and us.
by Philip Gulley · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Inheritance
Philip Gulley talks about inheriting things from his grandfather and what it means for inheritance day to come.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Galatians 6:2
Teresa Bell Kindred opens up about her struggle with anxiety and depression, a secret hidden in her family for multiple generations, and she urges us to open up and get help.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:5-7 · Christmas
Phil Ware remembers his Daddy Gordon and several Christmas memories that ensured his grandfather passed on a legacy of love and faith despite his few years of life.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-15
Phil Ware and Doug Peters remind us what it means to pray to God as our Abba Father and then give us some pratical ways that we can experience God as Abba in our prayer life.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Phil Ware reminds us that as fathers and grandfather, we will leave behind messes but we can also leave behind a legacy of faith that lasts for generations.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-13
Phil Ware with Doug Peters help us finish our study of The Lord's Prayer and focus on how it points us to the 'coolest" Father of all.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8 · Abba Father
Phil Ware and Doug Peters remind us what it means to pray to God as our Abba Father and then give us some pratical ways that we can experience God as Abba in our prayer life.
by Brian McCutchen · Ephesians 5:21-6:4 · Family
Brian McCutchen reminds us of the importance of family
by Phil Ware · John 11
Phil Ware continues his "I Doubt It" series focused today on Jesus' promise to Mary that those who believe in him will never die.
by Phil Ware · John 13:35 · Church · Friendship · Love
Phil Ware takes us back to an old article from twenty years ago about a circle of love and a family that was sustained through tragedy and loss because of the love of friends.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Legacy
Phil Ware talks about his NASCAR Experience and his father and passing on faith to future generations.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 5 · Father's Day
Phil Ware continues his Saved at Sea series and in this third message reminds us of Noah for Father's Day and also emphasizing the importance of godly and righteous men and dads and the power of their influence.
by Phillip Morrison · Proverbs 4:1-5 · Father's Day
Phillip Morrison reminds us of the role and importance of a dad and father on Father's Day.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 · Heaven
Phil Ware reminisces about his father's death and the years that have gone by and the reasons things happen and how we will know it all at the end of the Road, just like Amy Grant sings.
by Phillip Morrison · Proverbs 31:28-29 · Motherhood
Phillip Morrison talks about Kevin Durant's MVP speech and his own mom as the MVP.
by Cathy Messecar · 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 · Motherhood
Cathy Messecar shares a beautiful story about an adoptive mom and dad who have shown tenacious and beautiful love to a young man born with very challenging physical limitations.
by Russ Lawson · Proverbs 22:6 · Father's Day
Russ Lawson writes about finding a book with a special inscription for fathers, dads, that reminds us that changing the world comes at a cost and so we step up to the plate and do what a dad is supposed to do.