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 Russ Lawson · Psalm 139:14 · Thanksgiving
A terrible accident can't rob this little girl or her family of reasons to give thanks.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Psalm 107:1-2
We must never take for granted the great blessings we have been given by the hand of our gracious God!
by Danny Sims · 2 Corinthians 4:15 · Thanksgiving
A little boy about whom we know nothing shows us the way to the meaning of thanksgiving.
by Mart Waltenbaugh · Matthew 23:12 · Service
What can a husband do to bless his wife on Thanksgiving?
by Muriel Larson · Colossians 2:7 · Stress
We can find many reasons to give thanks even in difficult times.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:28 · Blessed
Bad things can be turned into blessings by God.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 103:1-5 · Blessed
In times of trouble, we need to remember our blessings so that we can bless others in need.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:42-45 · Communion
Ministry is basically two things: giving and serving!
by Alan Smith · Romans 5:6-8 · Grace
Sometimes our gifts are treated with contempt, other times are misused, but either way, we are most like God when we give without strings attached.
by Joe Bagby
From a faithful old Thai friend, we learn the lessons of generosity and faith.
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 Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 2:1-2 · Jesus · Christmas
Why would anyone want to seek Jesus? Just to worship him!
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 34:8 · Thanksgiving
Just as we enjoy the senses of taste and sight, we need to taste and see that the Lord is good.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 4:2 · Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is something that is needed, commanded, and celebrated: so let's give thanks.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:5 · Thanksgiving
We need to recover the lost art of giving thanks and there are some steps we can take to do just that.
by Charlotte Barres · Matthew 19:19 · Forgiveness · Kindness
Some people are just irritating, so how are we going to treat them? Like God has treated us!
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 Janice Price · Psalm 103:8 · Forgiveness
God is forgiving of us and we must be of each other.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:30-32 · Forgiveness
Forgiving others when they have truly hurt us is the hardest grace of all.
by Kathy Bailey · Exodus 2:24-25 · Thanksgiving
Take notice of God's grace and share it.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 13:44 · Giving · Generosity · Tithing
Sacrifices that allow us to share in the life of God should bring us joy.
by Kelly Breece · Malachi 3:10 · Generosity
Sometimes we get surprised at how quickly the Lord shows us to trust him; especially in the area of tithing!
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 Joseph Mazella · Colossians 2:7 · Thanksgiving
Thank you is one of the sweetest phrases in our language and God deserves more thank you's than anyone!
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