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 Paul Faulkner · Matthew 22:34 · God
Paul Faulkner reminds us that the best gift we can give God is the gift of ourselves, loving him completely.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 22:34 · Loving
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of Jesus' two love commands and challenges us to let this be enough for us.
by Skye Noe
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” (Mathew 7:12). This phrase of Jesus spoken during the Sermon on the Mount is referred to as the Golden Rule. I am curious how the world would
by Steve Higginbotham · Psalm 143:8 · Bible
Steve Higginbotham reminds us that God has written us several love letters, but how badly do we want to read them?
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Forgiveness
God gives us the chance to change the things we've done in the past, or at least make it as if we hadn't made the mistakes we did.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Peter 5:6 · Children of God
Russ Lawson reminds us that sometimes it takes a child to help us approach God personally and lovingly.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 11:1 · Adversity
Alan Smith's encounter with a hummingbird in his garage reminds him of how we often get trapped by life and won't let God help us find the way of escape.
by Russ Lawson · Leviticus 19:32 · Aging
Russ Lawson begins with a humorous story about aging, but then reminds us of God's perspective and the importance of not worrying about aging, but seeking to live for God each day.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 8:1 · Children of God
Phil Ware describes his visit to Kampala, Uganda, Africa and calls on us to fully celebrate the truth of Psalm 8 and Jesus' commands to love God and love our neighbor.
by Tom Norvell · Fear
Tom Norvell reminds us that we don't have a reason to fear because God can handle what is going on in our lives and he will stand by us no matter what.
by Bill Sherrill · 1 Thessalonians 1:9 · God
Bill Sherrill reminds that if we don't believe in the God of power today, it will be hard for those who don't believe in God to listen to us talk about the great deeds of God from long ago.
by Mike Barres · Isaiah 31:1 · Focus
Mike Barres reminds us that we so easily get our focus on things down here and not on the Lord who can help us with our lives and help us solve our problems.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:10 · Soul · Son
Phil Ware talks about a trip to honor his son for graduating from grad school in computer programming and he says his son is priceless and no price is too high to pay to honor him, just like Jesus views us.
by Tom Norvell · Ecclesiastes 3:11 · Time
Tom Norvell shares reflections on Ecclesiastes 3:11 and the whole issue of timing and doing things at their right time.
by Alan Smith · Colossians 4:2 · Opportunity
Alan Smith reminds us that we must take every opportunity we can to follow the will of God.
by Skye Noe · John 20:30
I wish I was better at documenting my life. As much as I like to think my memory is strong and full of detail, there is so much that has slipped away. There are many solutions to this problem; some people are journal writers and have years of memorable
by Phil Ware · Deuteronomy 6:5 · Children
Phil Ware shares the beautiful words of a Rich Mullins Song, "My Deliverer," and an insight in how we must act to help preserve the hope of our children.
by Tim Archer · 2 Corinthians 4:18 · Faith
The only way to find God is to step out in faith. If we limit ourselves to what we our senses can perceive, we will always fall short of finding Him.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 3:14 · Children of God
God adopted us into his family and gave us his name.
by Skye Noe · John 6:10
This is what constantly amazes me about the efficiency with which God is able to solve our problems. It's not that I have any doubt concerning his power to create solutions; it's just amazing that he completes His plans using us! God is a master at solv
by Bill Denton · Matthew 1:23 · Jesus
Bill Denton shares insight into the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ and what it means for us.
by Skye Noe · Purpose · Prayer · Scripture
I wonder sometimes if God feels the same way about the messages I send. I think about my prayer life and how often I address the message to Him but seem to only talk about me.
by Tim Archer · Genesis 47:9 · Satisfaction
Only God can satisfy our deepest longings. Everything else will just leave us longing for more.
by Tom Norvell
Tom Norvell reminds us that we need to praise the Lord on all occasions and for many reasons.
by Paul Faulkner · Colossians 3:12 · Chosen
Paul Faulkner reminds us that God chose us, and still chooses us, every time for his team.
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