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 · 2 Kings 11:1-3 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about the Christmas star that actually began to shine many years before the Magi found it!
by Ron Rose · Deuteronomy 8:2-5 · Trials
Ron Rose writes about hard times and hospital visits and Job and Israel and what we do with the darkness we find ourselves in.
by Phil Ware · John 8:12 · Light
Phil Ware continues his series on Jesus, I AM, and his claim to be God with us, who brings light into our lives.
by Rubel Shelly · John 1:5 · Light
Rubel Shelly talks about how important it is for us to be light for the dark places of our world.
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:19 · Communion
Phil Ware begins his series on God's Riches for Us at the Table of the Lord and reminds us that we are called to share with those close to us what the Lord has done for us.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:13-14 · Christmas
Phil Ware continues his series on When Spirit Becomes Flesh and talks about Jesus as heaven's light.
by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 16:1-14 · Endurance
Phil Ware continues his series of light on the dark side of the mountain and reminds us of Samuel, the great transitional leader of God.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 2 · Faith
Phil Ware continues his series called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain, and reminds us of the faith of Rahab and the two spies and how it changed everything for future generations.
by Tammy Marcelain · Luke 15:20-24 · Forgiveness
Tammy Marcelain shares her experience at a recent baptism and reminds us of the mercy and grace that are ours in Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 13:12 · Hope
Rubel Shelly takes on the negative sentiment of the day and confronts it head on.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6-7 · Adversity
Bill Sherrill shares about finding a quiet space where he can share in the joy and blessing of the Lord's peace, but he also talks about the times and places the Lord blesses him in the middle of terror, storm, and fear.
by Tim Archer · Galatians 1:4 · Rescue
There are people crying out for help all around us, if we will only just listen. What they need can only be supplied by our God, the rescuer.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 13:11 · Wedding · Awaken
Russ Lawson talks about events that shocked us and awakened us from our lethargy, but reminds us that we often just sink back into our old habits.
by Rob Frazier · Matthew 5:14-16 · Light
Rob Frazier writes about why he puts up Christmas lights and how each of us has some light to share with others.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:5-25 · Christmas
Phil Ware reminds us of the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, lived out in hard times, when God did the glorious and amazing things and longs to do them again in our day.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 21:3 · Encourage
Bill Sherrill reminds us that it is much easier to be critical than to do something, but the good that is done is really done by people willing to try.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:1-5 · Witnessing
Phil Ware talks about persecution of believers today and how we can make a difference.
by Rubel Shelly · John 8:12 · Light
Rubel Shelly talks about finding our way when we are trapped in darkness: look for Jesus to light the way.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 91 · Depression
Bill Sherrill reminds us to not let go of our friends who are depressed nor of our joy in the season.
by Rubel Shelly · Isaiah 58:8 · Hope
An old Rabbi reminds us that it is not dawn until we see the light of the sunrise in the eyes of our neighbor.
by Phil Ware · Luke 11:35
Some of us need sunlight all the time, but all of us need God's true light or we lose our way. So let's not settle for our own idols, for what is false and shadow.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 30:5 · Trials
There are times of trials and difficulties are a long season of darkness, but in the middle, God brings times of joy.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:14-16 · Influence · Life · Light
In a world of darkness, an intensely focused life is going to emit a lot of light in our dark world.
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