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 Bill Brant · Matthew 28:19 · Evangelism
If we don’t tell others about Jesus, if our actions contradict our professed ideals, if we claim concern about people’s souls for eternity, but make no significant effort to share with them our Savior -- then we must not believe God or we don’t care.
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 Phil Ware · John 7:1-5
Phil Ware shares insight on James, the brother of Jesus, and how the resurrection completely changed his life and what he believed about Jesus.
by Phil Ware · James 1:1 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware shares some insight and background on James the brother of Jesus and how he disbelieved, but came to faith.
by Kay Talley · Psalm 89:1-2 · Faithfulness
God doesn't always do things on our schedule.
by Ron Rose · Luke 7:20-22 · Disappointment
Ron Rose challenges us to look at Jesus' upside-down kingdom and what it means for our life today.
by Tim Archer · Revelation 3:14-15 · Fervor
Christianity isn't just about showing up at church at certain times. It's a way of life.
by Mike Cope · Matthew 2:17 · Christmas
Mike Cope shares a beautiful story about a family tradition of dropping a quarter into the stockings of everyone in the family at Christmas, this includes a video update.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-25 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about Christmas, Joseph and Mary, and the "You've got to be kidding me!" moments in the life of Jesus.
by Phil Ware
Phil Ware writes about Ruth and her love and faithfulness and how God used this to bring the Messiah, bless broken-hearted Naomi, and bless his people.
by Janet Colbrunn · Matthew 1 · Christmas
Janet Colbrunn tackles the hard task of helping us write creative Christmas letters that do more than inform our friends: they tell our story for generations to come.
by Ron Rose · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · Thanksgiving
Ron Rose reminds us that Thanksgiving is about those who have blessed us and our being a blessing back by letting them know and thanking them.
by Phil Ware · John 10:1-18 · Promises
Phil Ware talks about the promises of Jesus and how we know we can trust them: because he kept the hard and painful promises to die for us.
by Patrick D. Odum · James 2:14-18 · Dependency · Deeds
Patrick Odum shares his experience on a backlot production center and compares a practical set with a facade and applies it to our spiritual life.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-16 · Faithfulness · Atheism
Rubel Shelly comments on the recommendation of Francis Collins nomination for the head of NIH and the Sam Harris criticism of his nomination.
by Tammy Marcelain · James 1:21-27 · Speech
Tammy Marcelain shares insight on who we welcome and how we welcome them into our midst, and also reflects on what we do to push them away and hurt them with our words and actions.
by Phil Ware · John 20:18-22 · Discipleship
Phil Ware talks about theodicy, why good people suffer and the call to follow Jesus no matter what.
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:25-27,44-45 · Scripture
Phil Ware continues his series of articles based on Jesus' LifeWORDS, the words he spoke after his resurrection. This week the focus is upon Jesus knowing and predicting he would be crucified and raised and what difference does it make to us today.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:10
Phil Ware shares insight in his LifeWORDS series on the resurrection sayings of Jesus and how Jesus forgave and empowered his failures, his disciples, by this forgiveness.
by Tim Archer · Romans 8:28 · Loss
Arthur John Gossip's famous sermon helps us face grief: "You people," says Gossip, "in the sunshine may believe the faith, but we in the shadow must believe it. We have nothing else."
by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 17 · Youth
Phil Ware looks at the story of David and Goliath and challenges us to not keep our young believers away from risk, faith, and leadership.
by Biblical Reflections · 2 Timothy 1:5 · Mothers
A simple message from 2 Timothy about mothers.
by Phil Ware · Ruth 1:16-18 · Faithfulness
Phil Ware looks at Ruth and Naomi and the difference one faithful person can make in everything!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:14-30 · Kingdom
Phil Ware talks about the old adage, better to be safe than sorry, and shows what Jesus says about it: the follower who takes this approach will be condemned.
by Steve Ridgell · James 5:14-15 · Healing
Science is now discussing whether faith helps in healing. Christians already know the answer to that. He does.
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