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 Alan Smith · John 3:16 · Christmas
An older lady's mistake with Christmas envelopes reminds us that God never forgets to pay for our gifts!
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Timothy 6:8 · Christmas
Priceless memories that you make with those you love are far more valuable and enduring gifts than anything you can purchase with money.
by Jeanene Reese · Ephesians 1:1-13 · Praise
A Christmas present of a ruby and diamond ring that is adjustable is a present that evokes praise just like the way God has blessed us should pour forth our praise!
by Alan Smith · Psalm 107:8 · Blessed
A humorous story about undeserved inheritance reminds us of how easy it is to forget to thank God for all that he has done for us.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Psalm 118:24 · Train · Today
A grandchild celebrates birthday one and a grandmother celebrates birthday fifty and both rejoice in the gift of now.
by Bill Denton · 2 Corinthians 9:15 · Christmas · Gifts
While many men can't give a good gift, a few can, and God gave us an indescribable gift.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Luke 6:38 · Christmas
Giving gifts at Christmas helps us understand and appreciate the importance of people in our lives.
by Cary Branscum · 1 Peter 4:10
We must live for God's purpose and also seek to be useful.
by Elizabeth Price · 2 Timothy 3:15 · Leadership
While we are gifted and called by God to our ministries, we must commit to fan into flame the gifts given us!
by Alan Smith · Matthew 25:29 · Talent
God has given us all special abilities. If we use them, then God is glorified, but if we don't, we'll lose those abilities.
by Jeff Lee · Matthew 2:10-11
The wise men brought gifts to Jesus that reflect their respect, time, thoughtfulness, and generosity -- but what kind of gifts do we give to Jesus?
by Russ Lawson · Mark 16:15-16 · Grace
We couldn't pay the debt of our sin, so God paid it for us in Jesus, but will we accept this gift?
by Patrick D. Odum · Ephesians 2:8-10 · Grace
God's gift of grace in Jesus' Christ carries with it the responsibility to live changed lives.
by Nancy Gavin · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving
Christmas is about giving and not receiving, especially when we can give gifts that bless others and continue giving after we are gone.
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2:1-2 · Jesus · Christmas
Why would anyone want to seek Jesus? Just to worship him!
by Russ Lawson · Galatians 6:9-10 · Christmas
What would happen if we matched our Christmas decorations spending with help for those in need?
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 1:19-24 · Faith
God is in control and our job is to make the most of the life we are given.
by Alan Smith · James 1:17-18 · Thanksgiving · Gifts
Some people give crazy gifts, but God gives great gifts, but do we stop and thank Him for them?
by Phil Ware · Psalm 84:6 · Blessed · Caregiving
Sometimes an unexpected rain, a gift of grace, is just what is most needed to keep on keeping on.
by Kelly Breece · James 1:17-18 · Giving · Joy
The greatest joy a gift giver can give is when someone uses the gift he or she has been given.
by Alan Smith · Ephesians 1:3 · Blessed · Thanksgiving · Appreciation
We have been blessed with so many wonderful things by God.
by Jim Clark · John 13:14-15 · Giving · Responding
We bless because we have been blessed.
by Kelly Breece · Romans 6:23 · Children · Eternal · Baby
So many things we have are temporary, but the ones that are most important are the ones that help us hang on to the eternal.
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