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 Patrick D. Odum · 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 · 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 · Romans 5:6-11 · 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 Phil Ware · James 1:26-27 · Homebound
Phil Ware continues his discussion on serving those who are homebound in our church communities.
by Ron Rose · John 3:16-17 · 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 · Matthew 18:1-35 · Community
Phil Ware looks at Matthew 18 and radical community in our churches.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 16:26 · Life
Teresa Bell Kindred talks about selling our soul and eBay and what we are doing with our own soul.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26-27 · Homebound
Phil Ware talks about how we can help provide and be community to those who cannot get away from home or care facilities and he asks for our input on how we can help them do this.
by Joe Beam · Matthew 19:10 · Adultery
Joe Beam shares his passion and recommendations for rescuing couples when an affair has blow apart their lives.
by Sarah Stirman · Exodus 14 · Relationship
Sarah Stirman reflects on relationships, Thanksgiving and the book of Exodus and our need to move on.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 130:1-8 · 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 Phil Ware · Galatians 6:9-10 · Love
Phil Ware talks about ways we can help with hurricane relief.
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 Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6
Joey Cope describes his difficulty in dealing with someone who is critical and negative and who begins his statements with an apology.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 6:1-14 · Forgiveness
Russ Lawson talks about unloading the blame and guilt of our sin by admitting it and trusting God to handle it, completely.
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 Sarah Stirman · Mark 15:34 · Parenting
Sarah Stirman writes about a time her husband didn't quite follow through on getting their pre-school kids to Bible class and she gets angry, but the Lord challenges her to forgive!
by Mike Barres · Romans 12:11 · Determination
Mike Barres gets stumped on moving a stump but keeps on going and reaches the tipping point and comes through because he doesn't give up.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 4:30-5:2 · 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 2:8-9 · Grace
No matter how badly we have messed up our lives, God still loves us and will forgive us.
by Byron Ware · John 13:34-35 · Forgiveness
Byron Ware reacts to a message he heard related to his daughter's graduation.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:17-18 · 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 12:1-12 · Baptism · Healing
A handicapped woman experiences the joy of healing through the forgiveness of sins even though her physical impairment remains.
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