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 · Psalm 139:13-16 · Dream · Goal
God has placed a dream in each of our hearts and we will not be satisfied until we find it.
by Rick Brown · Galatians 4:19 · Dream
Rick Brown shares an insight from the Westjet Santa Claus video and says we need to ask God for more and greater vision.
by Tim Woodroof · Acts 11:10-20 · Values
Tim Woodroof talks about the values of churches and distinguishes between the values that are and the values that churches feel like they should have.
by Mark Frost · 1 Corinthians 12:18 · Values
Mark Frost of interimministrypartners.com shares insights into transition times for churches who are looking for a minister or pastor and helps them discover ways to determine their core values.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:21 · Sin
Rubel Shelly reminds us that our self-perceptions may be totally inaccurate.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12-15 · Growth
Rubel Shelly reminds us that wishes aren't plans and we have to begin on the road to growth or it never happens.
by Rick Brown · Philippians 2:13-14 · Value
Rick Brown reminded us that families run on values, so what are the values your family runs on?
by Danny Sims · Luke 9:23-25 · Jesus
Danny Sims takes a weird mixture of folks and reminds us that we are what we are, so look at your life and see if that is who you want to be!
by Sarah Stirman · Philippians 3:7-16 · Holidays
Sarah Stirman reflects on the holiday blues, the ending of Christmas, and the extravagance and expense of the holiday, both modern and old.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1-2 · Goal
Rubel Shelly reminds us to not settle for cramped spaces, especially cramped spaces in our minds!
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 19:26 · Goal
Russ Lawson speaks to our desires being the pursuit of our prayers.
by Russ Lawson · Numbers 13 · Fear
Russ Lawson shares some insights from the 12 spies, 10 of whom convinced the children of Israel to fear the future and turn back; but Russ reminds us of God's promises.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Hebrews 13:8 · Dream
Lisa Mikitarian examines how we often get driven off course in life and how we are going to do something about it.
by Michele Howe · Matthew 6:34 · Women
Michelle Howe warns women about worry and wishing that can rob them of the present moment and distort their vision of their future.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:33 · Priorities
When things are not in good shape at home it is usually because our priorities have gotten off track.
by Paul Faulkner · Colossians 1:29 · Purpose
We have to have a mission for our families bigger than physical and financial goals, we have to have a spiritual mission.
by Rubel Shelly · James 4:13-17 · Work
So much of what we work for really doesn't matter, so let's invest in what does, the people around us.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 3:12-15 · Goal · Complacency
God doesn't want us to grow complacent or satisfied with the way things are simply because we are growing older.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13-16 · Dream · Goal
God has placed a dream in each of our hearts and we will not be satisfied until we find it.
by Rubel Shelly · Acts 2:17 · Plans · New Year · Vision
If you don't take the time to dream it, it probably won't happen.