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 · Matthew 6:13-16 · Thankful
Phil Ware finishes his November series of giving thanks and focuses on our mission or call from God.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 4:2-5 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware reminds us to keep thanksgiving a part of our daily lives even though we face challenging times, difficult circumstances, and discouraging realities.
by Muriel Larson · Colossians 2:7 · Thankful
Muriel Larson, an experienced online coach and counselor, shares this clear strategy to help us deal with the stress and pressure of the holidays found throughout the Scriptures: Give thanks!
by Phillip Morrison · Matthew 2:1-23
Phillip Morrison reminds us that the Magi, the Wise Men, came later on after Jesus was older; but rather than this putting a damper on our Christmas, we need to use this truth to extend our Christmas past the first of the year.
by Phil Ware · John 4:34 · Purpose · Called · Finish
Phil Ware reminds us that we are called to accomplish the mission God has called us to do so that when our days on earth are over we can say we have finished the work he has given us to do.
by Philip Gulley · Luke 2:8-20 · Jesus · Christmas
If we are willing, we can find Jesus in the most down to earth of places.
by Bill Brant · Romans 14:5-6 · Holidays
So as the schedules, demands and pressures of the Holiday Trifecta invade your world, house and family, allow me to offer a short blessing to you and all whom you hold dear
by Phillip Morrison · Hebrews 11 · Time
Phillip Morrison shares ideas and input on our perception of aging and birthdays.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:13-16 · Thankful
Phil Ware finishes his November series of giving thanks and focuses on our mission or call from God.
by Ben Steed · Matthew 22:39 · Birth · Compassion International · Sharing
Sharing your birthday could change the life of a child forever.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware talks about how to keep thanksgiving a part of our daily lives even though we face challenging times.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 12:15 · Comfort
Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-25 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about Christmas, Joseph and Mary, and the "You've got to be kidding me!" moments in the life of Jesus.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 90:12 · Time · Eternal
We need to have an eternal perspective on things. Our lives here are finite, but God offers life without end.
by Sarah Stirman · Philippians 3:7-16 · Holidays
Sarah Stirman reflects on the holiday blues, the ending of Christmas, and the extravagance and expense of the holiday, both modern and old.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we celebrate a holiday, we should do it to honor the Lord.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 3:8-11 · Repentance
Patrick Odum confronts us with the words of John the baptist about repentance and how we need to face ourselves honestly in the mirror.
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 Tom Norvell · Psalm 90
How can we discern the time we have and number our days in a proper manner -- we cannot unless we look to the Lord for his help, his presence, and his guidance.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 5:15-17 · Aging
Change, and the days pass quickly and we grow old and time flies by, so we better use them to our advantage and God's glory.
by Joey Cope · Christmas
Sometimes with all the preparation and stress we forget what the real meaning of the holidays is all about.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Jesus · Christmas · Lord
We have let the world take Jesus out of Christmas and just make it a secular holiday; let's remember to make sure any holiday we celebrate is to the Lord and put Jesus back into our Christmas celebrations.
Bible: Browse OT/NT Books