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 · Mark 6:33 · Prayer
Tom Norvell talks about a sleepless night that leads to a great time of prayer and some key lessons about prayer.
by Phil Ware · John 19:25 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware writes a meditation on what Mary may have thought as she stood at the foot of Jesus' cross as he died, using the theme of wood in his life to connect the story.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 15:10 · Salvation
Patrick Odum writes about a lost class ring and compares it to Jesus' parable about the lost coin and reminds us that the joy of someone coming to Christ should thrill us, too.
by Rubel Shelly · Exodus 1:10 · Future
Rubel Shelly reminds us to choose wisely what we do and invest in because we can change the future and we should try to do so for God's glory.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware shares some insight and background on James the brother of Jesus and how he disbelieved, but came to faith.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 3:16 · Help
Mike Barres stresses the importance of giving consistent, long-term care to help people overcome the mess they currently find themselves in.
by Tom Norvell · 1 John 4:10 · Encourage
Tom Norvell talks about a phone call he received on his 57th birthday from an old friend and mentor and how special and important it was to him.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:17 · Champion
Phil Ware shares insight on the challenges of trials and sufferings and also on the desire and passion to have God's character produced in our lives through perseverance in times that are hard and facing opponents that are challenging.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:6 · Church
Life's problems are not solved by going to church. They are solved by going to Jesus.
by Ron Rose · 1 Samuel 3:10 · Service
Ron Rose compares God's call in our life to Bingo, and whether or not we will answer when our number is called.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:26 · Fellowship
Phil Ware talks about the public and house-to-house size gatherings that the early church used to grow and take care of itself.
by Ron Rose · 1 John 4:18 · Fear
Ron Rose challenges us to look beyond our fear and find help in God.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 1:9 · Forgiveness
Rubel Shelly talks about the woman who can't forget and reminds us of the blessing of God's forgiveness.
by Tom Norvell · Proverbs 16:9 · Life
Tom Norvell reminds us to have some introspection and ask ourselves about the value of our lives.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1 · Conversion
Phil Ware compares 1 Corinthians 15 and Romans 6 and reminds us that what saves us is Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection and we get to participate and experience these in baptism and the Lord's Supper!
by Patrick D. Odum · Isaiah 62:4 · Beauty
Patrick Odum writes about a woman who is getting plastic surgery to help make her look like Jessica Alba and talks about what it would take to make us feel lovely and acceptable to God.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 3:15 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his series on Catch and Release, focusing on sharing our blessings and also seeing sharing Jesus, the good news of Jesus, as a gift of generosity.
by Steve Ridgell · Mark 2:17 · Acceptance
Being acceptable to Jesus is not like getting a house ready to sell.
by Katha Winther · Luke 6:38 · Kindness
Katha Winther shares a tradition she picked up from her mother and that we should pass along to others along the way: give a little something extra.
by Ron Rose · Deuteronomy 4:9 · Remember
Ron Rose reminds us of tough times when God's people remembered who and whose they are.
by Tom Norvell · John 7:23 · Judging
Tom Norvell reminds us that we must take a closer look and not judge on mere appearances as Jesus said.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:8 · Witnessing
Phil Ware continues his series on Catch and Release reminding us that we are chosen to be Jesus' witnesses specifically because of who we are and what he has done for us in our lives.
by Tim Archer · Revelation 3:17
The church in Laodicea thought they had everything they needed. Jesus tells them they are destitute and need the things only he can give.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 10:9
Rubel Shelly challenges us to go beyond the facade and charisma of many supposed leaders today and demand more.
by Bill Brant · 1 Peter 3:15 · Certainty
How do you know God is real? How do you know there is a heaven or hell? And maybe the most important question of all, how do you know you're going to heaven?
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