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 · Luke 15:11-32 · Fatherhood
Phil Ware continues his series on the Prodigal Son called the Journey Home about the God we all need to be our Father.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11-24
Phil Ware begins a series of messages called "The Journey Home" and focuses on God being the home we long for.
by Phil Ware · John 3:16 · Cross
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary and her being a window to the heart of God.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:1-11 · Unity · Earthquake
Rubel Shelly shares insight into one survivor of the tsunami and how his courage has opened the door for the people of his island to survive.
by Tim Archer · Revelation 7:16 · Renewal
Our world is messed up, and that's nothing new. Ever since the Fall, things have been in a state of imperfection.
by Phil Ware · Romans 11:35-36 · Mistakes
Phil Ware introduces the Heartlight 15 year anniversary month and hints at things to come.
by Joe Beam · Malachi 2:13-16
Joe Beam talks about the damage to children because of divorce using scientific evidence to refute the anecdotal "God wants me to be happy" excuse said so often.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:20-22 · Compassion
Phil Ware talks about our broken world, spring, the tsunami and earthquakes in Japan, and the Lord's prayer.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 11:28-30
Tom Norvell reminds us that there is simply too much, too many, and too little.
by Rick Brown · Acts 12:1-17
Rick Brown talks about a famous photograph and the message to pray and have hope in the darkest of times, and to remember that fervent and earnest prayer is the kind of prayer the early church, the committed church prayed.
by Tim Archer · Judges 6:12 · Fear
The story of Gideon shows us that God can take imperfect people and use them in great ways.
by Katha Winther · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · New Year
Katha Winther shares insights on the New Year, fresh starts, and God's work of salvation in us!
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1-4
Phil Ware reflects on the death of his grandfather, Daddy Gordon, and remembers his father's passing away, and is reminded of the floods in life that can't sweep away our hope.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 4:15 · Thanksgiving
Ron Rose reminds us about the importance of Thanksgiving.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:18 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware writes about his trip to Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru and how imperfect love can make a huge difference in the lives of children.
by Pasquale R. Mingarelli · 2 Timothy 1:7-8
Pat Mingarelli shares more pictures and images from his outdoor photography and helps us understand, through squirrels, that we need to step out in faith and not let fear keep us from God's feast!
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:8-10 · Home
Tom Norvel writes about his daughter moving and how his heart is still in a quest for home and that after she settles in to this place, he hopes she still continues her quest for home.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:18 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware shares insight in his SpiritFire series on the Holy Spirit and reminds us of the incredible promises of God's nearness and personal indwelling in us through the Holy Spirit.
by Phil Ware · John 4:1-43 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit called SpiritFire and talks about living in the overflow of the Holy Spirit's presence.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:15-21 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit focusing on listening to the Spirit's voice and how we hear God and Jesus and the Spirit in our daily life.
by Ron Rose · Romans 8:26-28 · Faith
Ron Rose talks about being open with God about what is on our heart in hopes He moves us to change.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 2:14-15
The fear of death drives people to act irrationally. There is, however, a way to be set free from that fear.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 6:34 · Worry
Bill Sherrill talks about bad news about his heart and he begins to worry until he remembers what Jesus said!
by Bill Brant · Genesis 3:8-9 · Invitation
God is always looking for us, even when we aren't looking for him
by Ron Rose · 1 John 4:18 · Fear
Ron Rose challenges us to look beyond our fear and find help in God.
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