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 Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:13 · Faithfulness
Tom Norvell reflects on Psalm 145:13-16 and reminds us that in the middle of broken marriages, broken political promises, and broken hopes, God is faithful to his promises.
by Sarah Stirman · Exodus 14:14 · Relationship
Sarah Stirman reflects on relationships, Thanksgiving and the book of Exodus and our need to move on.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 1:1 · Wisdom
Alan Smith reminds us of some important lessons that we can learn from trees.
by Ron Rose · Proverbs 27:6
Ron Rose shares some beautiful insights on friendship and the importance of a friend to living the abundant life.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 10:19 · Worship
Sarah Stirman says she doesn't go to church to worship God, so what does she go for?
by Ann Voskamp · Ecclesiastes 4:10 · Marriage
Ann Voskamp is reminded of a night where love was first ignited and how it still burns brightly, even in the most mundane moments of life.
by Tom Norvell · John 15:10 · Wedding
Tom Norvell talks about his son's wedding and how everyone sacrificed to do what the bride and groom wanted and this allowed complete joy to bless everyone.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:1 · Church
Phil Ware shares about an embarrassing moment in church when he was in high school and compares it to Philemon being called out in church in Colossae.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Timothy 4:6 · Finish
Tom Norvell reflects on Paul writing the final chapter of his life and finishing his race.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:1 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly reminds us of how hard times can actually shape us for the better and help us see our role in making the world a better place.
by Rubel Shelly · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly shares a great story of how simple kindness and candy help heal old wounds and made friends out of enemies.
by Sarah Stirman · Mark 15:34 · Parenting
Sarah Stirman writes about a time her husband didn't quite follow through on getting their pre-school kids to Bible class and she gets angry, but the Lord challenges her to forgive!
by Mike Barres · Habakkuk 2:2 · Determination
Mike Barres gets stumped on moving a stump but keeps on going and reaches the tipping point and comes through because he doesn't give up.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:2 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly reminds us to play through pain and go on to victory.
by Tom Norvell · John 14:6 · Freedom
Tom Norvell thinks about July 4th and reminds us that freedom is found in Jesus.
by Bill Brant · Psalm 20:7 · Christian Living · Faith · Christlikeness
When in the course of human events it becomes necessary to state deliberately and unequivocally the basis for one’s belief, a person, an organization, a nation, or people must make a Declaration.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:54 · Resurrection
Phil Ware shares with us the real meaning of Independence Day and how we can celebrate it every week.
by Ron Rose · Romans 8:28
Ron Rose talks about where we find our significance and comfort in life, God or false substitutes.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:10 · Neighbor
Rubel Shelly shares a story about a little boy who was powerfully impacted for good by a neighbor lady.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:1 · Satisfaction
Russ Lawson talks about the Sword of Damocles, Mr. Spock, the apostle Paul and about being satisfied with life.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16 · Friendship
Phil Ware shares some Scriptures on sacrifice, love, remembering, and friendship.
by Mike Barres · 1 Peter 4:6 · Perseverance
Mike Barres reminds us that we all reach times in our lives when our best efforts are not enough, but God can do what needs to be done if we will persevere, fast, and pray.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Ephesians 5:1 · Teaching
Teresa Bell Kindred shares how her daughter missed the dreaded pink slip given to many teachers in Kentucky, but she also reminds us that God doesn't give pink slips.
by Steve Higginbotham · Ephesians 6:1 · Fatherhood
Steve Higginbotham shares a powerful story about a conversation with a neurosurgeon who choose to be a daddy before being a recognized neurosurgeon.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 2:1
Ron Rose talks about Napoleon Dynamite and his skills and reminds us that we don't have enough skills, but God does!
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