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 · 2 Corinthians 5:15 · Grace
Phil Ware writes about the grace of God to save us from sin and for holy living.
by Tim Archer · John 8:1 · Acceptance
The story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery teaches us how the church should deal with sinful people ... because the church is full of sinful people.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 1:9 · Forgiveness
Phil Ware talks about a broken horse figurine and a shattered pink lamp and how God not only forgives, but also purifies us.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:10 · Witnessing
Phil Ware imagines a conversation that the apostle Peter might have had with a visitor to him in prison shortly before his execution.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 3:13
Computers generate temporary files that can accumulate over time and slow down the system. We can get bogged down in the same way by things that accumulate in our minds over time.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 1:9 · Repentance
Repentance is more than feeling sorry about sin. It's a change, a change of mind that brings about a change in life.
by Joe Beam · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Marriage
Joe Beam answers the reader's question about having a good marriage again after all the hurt and sinfulness?
by Tim Archer · James 4:8 · Forgiveness · Confess · Sin
Just like a splinter can infect our body if left too long, sin infects our souls if we don't get it out. The old saying is true, "Confession is good for the soul."
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 7:2 · Hypocrisy
Patrick Odum writes about firefighters burning down their own station, hypocrites, criticism, and our desire to run others down.
by Patrick D. Odum · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Christlikeness
Patrick Odum shares a clear message from God's word, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, and talks about all God has done to make us worthy in Christ.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:1 · Grace
Phil Ware uses the climactic moment in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" where he is told to "earn it" to emphasize the difference between grace and obligation.
by Bill Brant · John 3:16 · Christian Living · Forgiveness · Evangelism
Though it seems that He should, God doesn't tell His creation to go to hell. God doesn't give up on us; we shouldn't give up on Him.
by Ron Rose · Grace
Ron Rose puts the purpose of God and Scripture in the context of Jesus and what God wants to do with us, bless us, and teach us to love and forgive.
by Phil Ware · James 5:19 · Community
Phil Ware looks at Matthew 18 and radical community in our churches.
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 6:5 · Forgiveness
Tom Norvell reminds us that forgiveness means the Lord erases our records of sins.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 John 1:10 · Authenticity
The reality of Christian life is not that we do not sin. It is seen in how we react to our sin.
by Wesley Shutt · Romans 12:1 · Christian Living · Jesus · Guilt
When I was a teenager some friends and I would frequently get together on a weekend night to go camping.
by Steve Higginbotham · 2 Samuel 12:13 · Confess
Steve Higginbotham reminds us that saying "I'm sorry" means truly apologizing.
by Rubel Shelly · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly shares a great story of how simple kindness and candy help heal old wounds and made friends out of enemies.
by Ron Rose · Forgiveness
Ron Rose reminds us of Reginald Denny and the vicious attack he suffered in the riots of LA and yet forgave.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 2:8 · Grace
No matter how badly we have messed up our lives, God still loves us and will forgive us.
by Byron Ware · John 13:34 · Forgiveness
Byron Ware reacts to a message he heard related to his daughter's graduation.
by Phil Ware · James 1:18 · Generosity
Phil Ware looks back on an old reel-to-reel recording and editing session and reflects how he could sure use that same kind of thing in his life!
by Tim Archer · Mark 12:1 · Baptism · Healing
A handicapped woman experiences the joy of healing through the forgiveness of sins even though her physical impairment remains.
by Skye Noe · Mark 6:4
"Only in his home town, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor." Mark 6:4
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