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 · James 1:17 · Change
Life is constantly changing and we can't stop it, but we can determine how we will react to it.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 2:3 · Assurance
Somethings we just have to know because they are such a blessing.
by Mike Barres · 1 Kings 18:39
We can't always be on the mountain top, sometimes we face the valleys and must be faithful at the foot of the mountain.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 5:7-9 · Jesus
Faith is about experience learning, not just sitting in a pew and having church book learning.
by Alan Smith · Revelation 2:10-11 · Temptation
Satan offers us many shortcuts and temptations, but only God has a really better offer.
by Lynn Anderson · Acts 17:11 · Faith
We need to give our children and grandchildren the opportunity to believe for themselves.
by Russ Lawson · Mark 9:24 · Faith
Can you let go of what appears to help hold you but you know is ultimately going to do you in?
by Rick Brown and Reg Cox · Faith · Fear
God can get us in some tough scrapes because he wants to develop faith and comfort in us.
by Alan Smith · John 14:27 · Faith · Fear
Fear and faith are often enemies and fear is often addressed by the Bible and by Jesus -- let's not be afraid!
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 Gene Vance · 1 Peter 5:7
God longs for us to come to him and receive his mercy and grace in our struggles and cast all our anxieties on him.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:1-47 · Restoration
Jesus used the 50 days after Pentecost to change and transform the broken disciples into world-changers.
by Michele Howe · 2 Chronicles 7:14
Displaying our faith is laudable if it is backed up by a life committed to living what we say; otherwise, it's dangerous!
by Richard Ellis · Luke 5:3-5 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
Following Jesus may seem scary or even a bit scary, but then that is what it means for Him to be Lord.
by Joe Bagby
From a faithful old Thai friend, we learn the lessons of generosity and faith.
by Danny Mann · 1 Corinthians 15:20
Easter can be and should be on our hearts everyday and we should use Easter as a time to help our kids know about the Lord's resurrection and not just bunny eggs.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:26-28 · Faith · Hope
Sometimes we don't have answers, but we just have to keep on keepin' on trusting that God will be faithful and bring us home.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 4:18-21 · Faith
Some things we have to believe before we can see them!
by Donna Ware · Deuteronomy 6:1-7 · Children · Mothers
As women and mothers we can leave a legacy of faith for our children if we will commit to do so.
by Alan Smith · Revelation 2:4-5 · Discipleship · Passion
While time and daily life may wear away the newness of a marriage or our first love to Jesus, we can and must recapture it.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 18:13 · Perseverance
I have decided to follow Jesus and though I don't do it perfectly, I won't quit
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28
A person's life is not judged by its length but by its impact.
by Larry Davies · Luke 24 · Easter · Resurrection · Doubt
Take confidence in the risen Lord and share his message with many others!
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:32-39 · Jesus · Friendship · Faithfulness
Friends are fickle and Jesus' friends were truly fickle and faithfless, but Jesus is a faithful friend.
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