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 Phil Ware · Matthew 14:22-31 · Doubt
Phil Ware reminds us that it is not the storm or our "little faith" that is the problem: it's losing sight of Jesus!
by James Nored · Genesis 1 · phil · phil
James Nored begins to share his great video series on the Story of Redemption, entitled Finding Your Story in God's Story.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4-9 · Preaching · Presence
Phil Ware continues his series that the Lord is near focusing on the power of this promise found in the Lord's faithfulness, love, and grace.
by Max Lucado · 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
Max Lucado reminds us of what we don't want others to know about us and we don't want to admit ourselves -- we have strongholds that require drastic action to tear down and we have to invite God into every area of our lives for that to happen.
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:21-34
Phil Ware reminds us that faith always involves action that demonstrates its reality and Jesus saves in more than the miraculous; he saves us in every way a person can be saved.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 16:13-27 · Christlikeness · Disciple Making · Confess
Phil Ware shares his second post in his four article series on Peter's confession, focusing this time on our tendency to reduce faith to words and not actions and discipleship.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 16:13-27 · Evangelism · Christlikeness · Confess
Phil Ware begins a four post series on Jesus' question to the disciples about who they thought he was and Jesus comes and asks us this question personally, so what will our answer be?
by Max Lucado · Lamentations 3:1 · God · Faith · Fear
Max Lucado reminds us that fear can either crowd out our faith or our faith can crowd out our fear; the option and the choice are ours.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 71:17-17 · God · Faith · Power
Phil Ware shares a redemptive way of looking toward the future and committing to live so generations have faith.
by Phil Ware · John 6
Phil Ware continues his series on The Andrew Effect focusing this week on bringing those who want to help others in need to Jesus and connecting them and their resources to the Lord.
by Brian McCutchen · James 1:14-15 · Temptation
Brian McCutchen reminds us that dealing with temptation is not easy for the Christian and must be dealt with seriously.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Maturity
Phil Ware shares an insight on older people in the Bible and today who kept growing and changing through the years because they wanted to be more like Jesus.
by Brian McCutchen · 1 Corinthians 11:28 · Future
Brian McCutchen reminds us to trust God and learn that our current circumstances aren't forever and that God can lead us to a new place.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:24-27 · Hypocrisy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that our faith must make a difference in our normal lives or it matters little.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 5:14-16 · Deeds
He was called Basil the Great. Bishop of Caesarea in the fourth century, he was a staunch defender of the idea of the Trinity. He stood his ground against all opponents, even when the Emperor tried to exile him for his beliefs. Basil may have been bett
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Disciple Making
Phil Ware writes about leaving a legacy with his children and grandchildren to pass on faith and be passionate disciples of Jesus.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 11:13-16 · Citizenship
They had a heavenly accent. They spoke in such a way that everybody knew they were on a journey, one that would end in heaven. They knew, as the old hymn says, "This world is not my home, I'm just a passin' through." They were on their way to the city God
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Legacy
Phil Ware talks about his NASCAR Experience and his father and passing on faith to future generations.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 · Dogs · Mountains
Phil Ware continues his series on knowing the mountains on which we are willing to die -- both doctrinal and missional mountains of significance.
by Phillip Morrison · Romans 8:26-28 · Faith
Phillip Morrison reminds us of the decency, faith, and goodness of two former presidents, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
by Tim Archer · Habakkuk 3:17-18 · Faith
We need an "even if" faith. We need the kind of faith that says, "Lord, I'll believe in you even if you don't do what I hope. I'll believe in you even if you don't answer this prayer the way I want. I'll believe in you no matter what."
by Phil Ware · John 21 · Failure
Phil Ware continues his Saved at Sea series focusing on Peter's denials, his promises, his arrogance, his failure, and his restoration.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:1-3 · Focus
Phil Ware reminds of the Bible's repeated call to make the LORD the center of our lives and our focus and how Jesus must be that for us if we dare call ourselves Christians.
by Bill Brant · Ezekiel 34:2-4:10 · Leadership
As a leader, whether political, military, or religious, you are responsible for your people. If you do not take care of, feed, heal and attend to their welfare, they will become enslaved to others and you will be held accountable for their capture and con
by Phil Ware · Matthew 8:23-27
Phil Ware continues his series called 'Saved at Sea' with his fourth message on life's most important question, 'What sort of man is this?'
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