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 Alan Smith · 2 Corinthians 4:18-5:5
A joke about HMO's leads to some interesting oberservations about heaven and the fact that everyting on earth is temporary.
by Phil Ware · Romans 5:3-5 · Perseverance
Stuck in an airport trying to get home, Phil realizes several lessons about getting un-stuck spiritually.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Romans 8:28 · Providence
Journaling allows us to see God's work, his fingerprints, his involvement in our lives.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 5:16 · Influence
What we really love shines through and shows others our heart and will reveal or not reveal our passion for God.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Thessalonians 2:8 · Transparency
Without transparency we cannot fully share our love or be loved by another.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 40:30-31 · Perseverance
Failure and falling on our face is a part of life, the real question is whether or not we'll keep getting up.
by Katha Winther · Revelation 4:13 · Reward
We should pursue our spiritual growth and goals with all our passion, just like olympic athletes pursue theirs.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 11:24-29 · Communion
A morning sunrise, the celebration of communion, and the God who is and was and is to come all connect to give us a sense of living on God's horizon.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · 2 Timothy 4:7-8 · Perseverance · Endurance
While starting well is important, finishing is the most important thing of all!
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Timothy 4:7-8 · Perseverance
Hanging in there and persevering during tough times is not easy, but it is necessary and will develop our character.
by Joseph Mazella · Colossians 3:1-4 · Aging
We are only as old as we choose to be, since God made us to be eternal.
by Tom Norvell · Joshua 1:1-18 · Perseverance · Courage · Determination
When all seems lost, remember the Lord is still God and leads us in triumph.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 17:1-4
God provides us with some incredible moments of grace and joy if we will notice them!
by Rubel Shelly · John 1:11-12
God has always and will always use ordinary people to do his work!
by Alan Smith · 1 John 2:3 · Assurance
Somethings we just have to know because they are such a blessing.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Samuel 16:7 · Leadership
Most of us get discounted, rejected, or turned away at some time or another: but God looks at our heart and doesn't give up on us!
by Alan Smith · Revelation 2:10-11 · Temptation
Satan offers us many shortcuts and temptations, but only God has a really better offer.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 22:31-34 · Failure
Don't quit in the middle of failure, but understand it is part of the learning and growing process.
by Tom Norvell · Focus · Champion
While we will have a great deal of help, ultimately, making it through depends upon us sticking to it.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 2:1-2 · Faith
We must live to pass along our faith to several generations, not just our kids.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:17-18 · Revenge
Revenge always brings us down to a lower level and often gets us in worse trouble.
by Phil Ware · Romans 12:1-2 · Worship
Worhip is more than what happens on Sunday in our holy box.
by Alan Smith · Isaiah 40:29-31 · Trials · Adversity
Sometimes the hardest times are when we face a repeated adversity or trial, but if we can hang in there the Lord will help us through.
by Amy C. Baker · Psalm 50:10-12 · Renewal
A trip to the cattle and the country rattles this city slicker loose from her busy ways enough to help her appreciate God in wonder.
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