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 Brian McCutchen · 1 Corinthians 11:28 · Future
Brian McCutchen reminds us to trust God and learn that our current circumstances aren't forever and that God can lead us to a new place.
by Bill Brant · Luke 2:10-14 · Christmas
Holidays are a time for remembering family events and remembering what God did for us by sending His Son.
by Scripture · Philippians 1:2-6 · Thanksgiving
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by Ann Voskamp · Psalm 92:1
Ann Voskamp reminds us of the yada in Thanksgiving and redefines it to fit the truth of God.
by Bill Brant · Romans 14:5-6 · Holidays
So as the schedules, demands and pressures of the Holiday Trifecta invade your world, house and family, allow me to offer a short blessing to you and all whom you hold dear
by Ann Voskamp · Genesis 1 · Thanksgiving
Ann Voskamp reminds us again of the incredible importance of giving thanks.
by Phil Ware · Luke 23:32-39 · Forgiveness
Phil Ware gives his applications on the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross for today's world and Jesus' followers.
by Phil Ware · Acts 14:27
Phil Ware continues his 4 part series on Thanksgiving and how important it is for churches to leverage change and growth in in their church families.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 4:2
Phil Ware begins a 4 part November series on giving thanks just in time for the Thanksgiving season.
by Brian McCutchen · Romans 12:1 · Worship
Brian McCutchen talks about worship and how it must be a daily part of our lives or it is not real worship like the early Christians shared and lived.
by Ann Voskamp · Psalm 50:23 · Thanksgiving
Ann Voskamp shares the flash of insight that changed everything and began the journey of a 1000 God gifts and eucharisteo and thanksgiving.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 3:14-17 · Jesus · Inspiration
Phil Ware remembers an old mentor who has gone to be with Jesus, Neil Lightfoot, and as he recalls a lesson from John 4 about real faith is also reminded about the nature of inspired truth.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 3:15 · Christmas
Tom Norvell reminds us that this is really a gift worth regifting -- Jesus -- because he is our hope, joy, love, and peace and others need to hear us speak of him when they need him most.
by Ann Voskamp · Philippians 4:4-9 · Compassion
Ann Voskamp talks about eucharisteo and Compassion International and Haiti and child protection and question marks and learning to live with thanksgiving.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 14:5-6
Patrick Odum takes a risk and invites us to not be so pig-headed about how bad Black Friday or even shopping on Thanksgiving might be, but decide for ourselves and let others do the same as long as we do it giving thanks to God!
by Rick Brown · Ephesians 5:20 · Thanksgiving
Rick Brown gives us insights on abstract prayers and the Rabbi's teaching that would help us be more thankful.
by Tim Archer · Luke 17:11-19 · Thanksgiving
When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one of them came back to give thanks. We need to follow his example, stopping to thank God for what he has done for us.
by Rubel Shelly · Genesis 22:1-14 · Provision
Rubel Shelly reminds us that trust in God to act is not passive, but an active life that does what is required, trusting that our difficulties and challenges are problems for God to solve.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:77-79 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware talks about how important it is that Thanksgiving is followed by Christmas and he shares a personal story to remind us it is true!
by Phil Ware · John 14:1-4 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware shares about his son coming for Thanksgiving and it reminds him how much God must anticipate his children coming home to him.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware talks about how to keep thanksgiving a part of our daily lives even though we face challenging times.
by Bill Brant · 1 Chronicles 16:34 · Thanksgiving
It’s the time as we stand around the table, holding hands and expressing thanks to God for all that He’s given us that has become the essence of Thanksgiving for us.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:12 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly reminds us that gentleness is much in need in every area of life.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 12:15 · Comfort
Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his series on last words and first priority, and emphasizes the power of our influence to help others know, follow, and obey Jesus.