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 Sherrill · Matthew 6:27 · Worry
Bill Sherrill talks about not worrying about tomorrow, because we are not able to accurately predict it and Jesus and James tell us not to worry.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:39 · Future
Rubel Shelly reminds us of what we need to hold onto during these uncertain times as we try to anticipate the future.
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 Steve Ridgell · Philippians 4:12 · Future
In a world that is facing an uncertain future, Christians know that Jesus is the one certain thing we can count on.
by Tom Norvell · Proverbs 3:5-6 · Grudge
Tom Norvell reminds us that a step in the right direction is a good beginning.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 4:13 · Faith · Future
"Where there is no faith in the future, there is no power in the present."
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 17:20 · Dream
Tom Norvell shares about moving into a new home and his dreams for the future.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 19:26 · Goal
Russ Lawson speaks to our desires being the pursuit of our prayers.
by Russ Lawson · Numbers 13 · Fear
Russ Lawson shares some insights from the 12 spies, 10 of whom convinced the children of Israel to fear the future and turn back; but Russ reminds us of God's promises.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Hebrews 13:8 · Dream
Lisa Mikitarian examines how we often get driven off course in life and how we are going to do something about it.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1-2 · Kingdom
Rubel Shelly reminds us that God's redemption isn't just about the future, but about living fully human lives now!
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:10 · Future
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to live for the present to help others and keep our focus on the matters of the Kingdom rather than let our lives get filled with regret for the past.
by Alan Smith · Revelation 21:3-5 · Parousia
Alan Smith reminds us that as tempting as it might be to be a bear, we have something much better in our future for us!
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1-3 · Fatherhood · Father's Day
Phil Ware writes a letter to his dad on Father's Day about missing him and about the questions he has.
by Ron Rose · 2 Timothy 4:10-17 · Mentoring
Ron Rose reminds us that we need to be investing in the future by helping others see the potential that God has for them.
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 13:5 · Trust
We bet our lives on many things, but only God is worthy of our trust and he will never leave or forsake us.
by Russ Lawson · Colossians 3:1-3 · Heaven
How we approach the weekend and the beginning of a new week depends upon whether or not we focus on heavenly things, things above where God is!
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 3:12-14 · Future
Sometimes we find ourselves unhappy with where we are and look back to the good ol' days just like Israel did in turning their hearts back to Egypt.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 11:35-12:2 · Burden
We stand on the shoulders of giants and have the blessinmgs we have because of their sacrifices.
by Bill Sherrill · John 4:35 · Vision
Lift up your eyes is a call for vision, a call to not walk in fear of danger, but to look for the new, the glory, the things God is calling us to embrace.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 102:1-28 · Eternal
We can cry out to God and know he hears us and that our children and our grandchildren's futures are in his hands.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:1
What's our best way to insure what is really important to us, our going to heaven?
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:33 · Maturity
Learning to pay the price to get better or else we'll become irrelevant.
by Phil Ware · Heaven
Heaven is our home, not earth, and we must live like heaven is our home.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 3:13 · Perseverance
We can learn many things from the resiliency of those who have lost so much.
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