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 2:1-12 · Jesus
Phil Ware reflects upon the star the Magi saw and puts it in its context of astrologers from Iran who recognized Jesus as King of the Jews and the religious leaders among the Jews who tried to kill him.
by Jenny Runkel · Psalm 23 · Christmas
Jenny Runkel admits that Christmas really stresses her out and she finds a way to cope.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 25:14-30 · Boldness
Rubel Shelly reminds us that caution rooted in the fear of God can be a bad thing when we are trying to serve him with the gifts he has given us to be used for his glory.
by Lisa Mikitarian · 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 · Gifts
Lisa Mikitarian has a sticking key on her laptop, the letter "U" and it makes things look a little strange but it helps remind her how everyone is important!
by Bill Sherrill · John 3:16 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the spirit of the Christmas season is giving, not receiving and that we need to be a people with a spirit of thanksgiving.
by Ron Rose · Acts 20:35 · Giving
Ron Rose reminds us that the best gifts are those we keep in circulation by sharing them with others.
by Larry Davies · Colossians 1:28-29 · Leadership
Larry Davies offers a Thanksgiving check up for churches and their leaders as he explores things that make for healthy churches.
by Alan Smith · Romans 12,1 · Gifts
Alan Smith talks about a junior high music teacher whose students didn't play.
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 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 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 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 Alan Smith · Ephesians 1:3 · Blessed · Thanksgiving · Appreciation
We have been blessed with so many wonderful things by God.
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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