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 Jackie Halstead, Ph.D. · Romans 12:1-2 · New Year
Jackie Halstead challenges us to take advantage of the New Year to begin writing a new chapter in our lives that brings grace to a world struggling with evil.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · Jesus · Christmas · Incarnation
James and Phil continue their series on The Story of Redemption by focusing on the birth of Jesus and what it means for us.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:5
Tom Norvell reminds us that gentleness is essential in today's divided world because we know that Jesus is near.
by Max Lucado · Romans 12:18 · Jesus
Max Lucado reminds us that when we are baptized, we are clothed with Christ, so what people see in us they attribute to Jesus!
by Tom Norvell · 1 John 4:19 · Love
Tom Norvell reminds us how Jesus could be and do everything he needed to be and do, but we can't, but we can love as Jesus loves.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 3:26-29 · Healing · Co-heirs
Phil Ware continues his series of articles on the role of women and God's plan for women in Jesus' church; this week focuses on Paul's liberating statements in Galatians 3:26-29 and Romans 8.
by Max Lucado · Ephesians 3:14-15 · Holy Spirit
Max Lucado reminds us that the Holy Spirit is a daily resident in our hearts if we will open our hearts to him.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:8-10 · Grace
Phil Ware reminds of the importance and power of grace and that we can live out of the overflow of this grace and bless others.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 51 · Heart
Phil Ware challenges us to pursue the faithful love, righteous character, and gracious compassion of God from our hearts.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:5-6 · Experience
Phil Ware reminds us of the Lord's nearness, four ways we can experience that nearness, but most importantly, he reminds us to seek the Lord's presence in our lives, always.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:8-9 · Listening
Tom Norvell reminds us that we don't have to hear the messages and noise around us, we can follow Jesus' example and withdraw from the situation.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18
Phil Ware answers a question he is often asked by those who are new followers of Jesus or people whose spiritual lives have stagnated: "How can I grow spiritually?"
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 1:17 · Abba Father
Phil Ware continues his series on finding God's vision for our lives and living on mission for God.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 3:8-11 · Jesus · Knowing God · Experience
Phil Ware reminds us that there is simply no substitute for truly knowing Jesus!
by Phil Ware · John 3:16-17 · Jesus · Christmas
Phil Ware recalls a refreshing winter morning that reminds him of the weather when Jesus came.
by Max Lucado · John 1:11-13 · Christmas
Max Lucado reminds us that Christ is our hope and that we can invite him into our lives anew, and to stay, this Christmas.
by Byron Ware · Romans 5:6-11 · Love
Byron Ware reminds us that in our world of darkness, now more than ever, we need to be a people who do put love into practice every day.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16-18 · Salvation · Love · Sacrifice
Phil Ware reminds us what we know, but often don't practice; our love must have no barriers.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 3 · Repentance
Phil Ware and James Nored look at what the ministry of John the Baptizer meant for people in his day and call on us to share in this move toward the kingdom of God today.
by Phillip Morrison · Luke 6:38 · Giving · Earthquake
Phillip Morrison reminds us that giving of ourselves and our funds brings untold blessings to both the receiver and the giver!
by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · Incarnation
James and Phil continue their series on The Story of Redemption by focusing on the birth of Jesus and what it means for us.
by Phil Ware · Mark 6:30-44 · Weakness
Phil Ware looks into Jesus feeding the five thousand and reminds us that he longs to do amazing things through us, too!
by Phil Ware · Mark 4 · Fear
Phil Ware looks at Jesus and how he brings us victory over our worst fears as adults.
by Phillip Morrison · Acts 2:38-39 · Baptism
Phillip Morrison shares some beautiful insight on unity, baptism, and how the water can be our friend if we let it!
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues looking at the gospel of Mark and reminds us that Jesus isn't a patch on religion or a new joy to infuse old and stale religion; he is an altogether all new thing.
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