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 · 1 John 3:14-16 · Forgiveness
The old Gallows of the city of Chicago were left in the basement for years and years and this reminds Patrick of things that we allow to sit around in our hearts and fester and destroy us for years.
by Tammy Marcelain · 1 Corinthians 10:13 · Cancer
Sin, a form of spiritual cancer, can be defeated like physical cancer and this victory leaves us feeling excited and on top of the world, but we must work hard for the victory and God will help us.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:31-32
The Amish are an example of simple piety that cares to honor God above getting even: it is their character and not their dress or agrarian culture we need to imitate.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 19:1-10 · Addiction
A return of money from a thief reminds us that we must seek to right the wrongs we've committed.
by Paul Faulkner · Psalm 51:1 · Forgiveness
God can forgive all of our mistakes, sins, and failiures.
by Tammy Marcelain · Ephesians 2:1-10 · Grace · Gracious
A dumpster with the word grace written on it reminds Tammy Marcelain of the great work that God can do in our lives to bring hope and joy and meaning when we receive His grace.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Acts 10:43 · Forgiveness
Like a mom, God forgives completely.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 12:1 · Victory
Sin entangles and causes us to stumble and fall rather than running victoriously, whether the sin is our own or the sin of others against us.
by Katha Winther · John 5:24 · Forgiveness
A murder trial ends up in a conviction and acquittal because of a conversion!
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 4:12 · Grace
A mom's work at writing Scripture on her daughter's wall leads to a great opportnity to learn about God's grace.
by Elizabeth Price · John 14:27 · Peace
We can pray for our families and our children to help be prepared for the difficult times come.
by Paul Faulkner · Acts 3:26 · Repentance
God blesses us by giving us Jesus and also a holy lifestyle.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:31-32 · Forgiveness
An example of unbelievable forgiveness in the face of murder challenges our narrow notions of forgiving others.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:32 · Forgiveness
A lady forgives the incredible bad thing done to her by a teenager to give him another chance on life.
by Joey Cope · Ephesians 4:29-32 · Forgiveness · Reconcile
Driver's Ed teaches us that we have to drive responsibly for everyone, not just ourselves!
by Russ Lawson · John 13:44-45 · Example
When the world sees us, do we show that we are willing to admit our failures and seek to make things right?
by Tom Norvell · Romans 5:6-9 · Forgiveness · Freedom
The costs shown by the war memorials in Washington, D.C., remind us that freedom isn't free.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 3:12-13 · Focus
A four year old reminds us that the problem isn't falling down, but it is staying down.
by Brian McCutchen · Luke 23:34 · Forgiveness
Forgiveness is not easy, but it is God's way.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:1-47 · Restoration
Jesus used the 50 days after Pentecost to change and transform the broken disciples into world-changers.
by Alan Smith · Colossians 1:20-22 · Reconcile
One way to learn the art of reconciliation is to look at the word as meaning re-cancellation -- cancelling the debt, the sin, the hurt between us and another.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28 · Forgiveness
Remembering the past by way of dogtags is hard, but sometimes liberating and a reminder that God can take our past and make something special out of it.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:17-18 · Revenge
Revenge always brings us down to a lower level and often gets us in worse trouble.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 1:5-2:2 · Forgiveness · Mercy
We must be tough on sin but offer mercy and forgiveness for those who are truly repentant.
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