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 6:30-31 · Rest
Tom Norvell reminds us of Jesus encouraging his disciples, his followers, to get away from the maddening rush of the crowds and go to a quiet place with him and get some rest.
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 Anonymous · Psalm 23
This is a simple meditation on the meaning of the Shepherd Psalm, Psalm 23.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-20 · Christmas
Rick Brown writes about a rare snowfall in Houston and how the wonder of it all, then the reality and boredom of it all, parallel the sense of wonder we have with Jesus.
by Steve Ridgell · John 8:44 · Satan
Satan feeds us lies that let us feel good about doing what we really wanted to do all along.
by Tim Archer · John 17:3 · Eternal · Football
We need to be able to recognize what things are of mere passing importance and what things have eternal consequences.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:39-45 · Incarnation
Phil Ware begins a short series called When Spirit Becomes Flesh focusing on the birth of Jesus, the incarnation of God among his creatures, and the wonders of Christmas.
by Steve Ridgell · John 13:2-5 · Forgiveness
Judas betrayed Jesus and killed himself over it. He did not have to.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:38-48 · Hero
Rubel Shelly takes a high profile piece in the news and reminds all who the real heroes are among us.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12-14 · Sabbath · Risks
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we need more risk takers and that there is still so much of the world to be explored.
by Rubel Shelly · Genesis 1:1 · Creation
Rubel Shelly challenges some of the assertions of Stephen Hawking's latest booklet.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Faith
Phil Ware shares another message in his Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain series, focusing on Abraham, Jesus, the dirt, the hole, the tree, and the question.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 16:25-26 · Discipleship
Sometimes what you need costs you everything. It will have to be a relationship with Jesus.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6-7 · Peace
Bill Sherrill talks about God, who is there through all the tough and also gentle moments of our lives!
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 Rubel Shelly · Acts 3:19-20 · Repentance
Rubel Shelly reminds us that a life turn around begins with a no that is actually the first step in saying yes to life, and that no is repentance.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 2:9-12 · Appreciation · Apologetics
Rubel Shelly talks about Christopher Hitchens' illness and the way Christians react to it and the defense of our faith.
by Ron Rose · Colossians 4:6
Ron Rose challenges us to get out of our box of thinking in the same old ways and begin the conversation with others about God.
by Tammy Marcelain · Luke 15:20-24 · Forgiveness
Tammy Marcelain shares her experience at a recent baptism and reminds us of the mercy and grace that are ours in Jesus.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Timothy 6:12
Russ Lawson uses an old story about street cars to remind us of our need to hang on to God and our relationship with him.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:5-11 · Comfort · Coach
Rubel Shelly talks about Coach John Wooden of UCLA and his great winning streak and the importance of teamwork.
by Rubel Shelly · Micah 6:8 · God
Rubel Shelly reminds us that God wants us to act personally in our broken world to make a difference.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · Eternal
Problems that seem so huge can be cut down to size when we look at them from an eternal perspective
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 Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Missions
Phil Ware talks about being mission-minded and outreach oriented and not letting other cultures, languages, ethnicities, races, or differences block us from sharing Jesus.
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