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 · 1 Peter 5:7 · Children of God
Russ Lawson reminds us that even during these troubling times that God is at work to take care of us.
by Bob Sjogren · 1 Timothy 2:1 · Pride · President
Bob Sjogren reminds us the importance of fasting and praying for the president.
by Lee Wilson · Joshua 5:13 · God
Lee Wilson challenges us to determine what God wants and be on His side.
by Tim Archer · John 14:6 · Hope
There is real hope for our present lives. God offers us this hope through Jesus, and only through him.
by Alan Smith · 1 Corinthians 6:18 · Purity
Alan Smith tells a story about an amber Napoleon Bonaparte gift to his wife and how it became a priceless piece of jewelry because he owned it.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:1 · Praise
Tom Norvell reflects on the greatness of God inspired by Psalm 145.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 4:6 · Peace · Fear
We can overcome the anxiety that fear brings by giving all of our concerns to God. He will, in return, give us an incomprehensible peace.
by Ron Rose · Proverbs 27:6
Ron Rose shares some beautiful insights on friendship and the importance of a friend to living the abundant life.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 42:1 · Growth
Rubel Shelly talks about faith during the dry cycles of life and how we can endure these dry times to follow God more vibrantly.
by Phil Ware · Luke 22:24 · Service
Phil Ware reminds us of an old story describing heaven and hell and how the difference between the two is whether or not people serve each other.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 112:1 · Adversity
Tom Norvell describes fear and fear of the Lord using Psalm 112.
by Rob Woodfin · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · Jesus
Rob Woodfin ponders the imponderable and seeks answers to our greatest question, how do I not let anxiety control me, and reminds us of God's grace.
by Russ Lawson · Isaiah 9:6 · Spiritual Focus
Russ Lawson has a claustrophobic experience with an MRI machine and it teaches him a lot about who he is and what God is doing in his life.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Growth
Phil Ware shares with us ideas about growth and how God has re-created us to be like Jesus and be full of life and growth, spiritually and physically.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Priorities
Mike Barres reminds us to move things around in our schedules to fit our priorities.
by Tim Archer · 1 John 2:17 · Eternal
When people talk about forever, it doesn't mean an eternity. But when God talks about forever, it means time without end.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:18 · Abba Father
Phil Ware describes a dream a friend had about Phil's dad -- and he shares how hard it is for him to accept that God feels that way about him, too.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 100:1 · Praise
Tom Norvell reminds us that we need to live like the Lord is our God!
by Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Patrick Odum challenges us to see the basic call of our lives to live for Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:1 · Witnessing
Phil Ware talks about persecution of believers today and how we can make a difference.
by Bill Denton · John 5:39 · Arrogance
Bill Denton reminds us that the Pharisees' problem wasn't their love for Scripture, but their willingness to condemn others and justify themselves.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 37:4 · Seeking God
We all have an inborn need that only God can fill, yet most of us spend our time running after inadequate substitutes.
by Rob Woodfin · Genesis 1:26 · Prayer
Rob Woodfin uses the movie "Evan Almighty" and Morgan Freeman to remind us to pray specifically for people and personally for them.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 8:9 · Salvation
People can live for years needing the very thing that God has to offer, yet they overlook the treasure that He offers.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:17 · Cross
Phil Ware continues his seven sayings of Jesus on the Cross and talks about how the words "I thirst" make Jesus' incarnation real.
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