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 · Isaiah 26:4 · Strength
Russ Lawson reminds us that faith is a muscle we exercise and when we do, we mature and grow in faith and spiritual strength.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 4:4 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware reminds us that prayer should always include Thanksgiving no matter our circumstance, something he learned from his dad and from hogs!
by Mike Barres · 1 Corinthians 15:26 · Death
Mike Barres reminds us that death, like the falling of leaves in autumn, is a natural part of our world and we need to make sure we honor God when that time comes.
by Tim Archer · Philippians 4:12 · Hope
All of us need hope, and the only true hope is found in God, through Jesus Christ.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 6:1 · Mothers
Phil Ware goes over the final principle of the seven principles taught to him by his dad, called Daddy Al, and he shares them with his children to leave a lasting legacy of faith.
by Skye Noe · 1 John 4:4 · God · Character · Attitude
No matter what evil spirits are present in this life, we know that God has given us a spirit that is stronger than all others. The message of God to this world is that God’s Holy Spirit is the only spirit worth celebrating, even on Halloween.
by Patrick D. Odum · John 10:14 · Friendship
Patrick Odum talks about a humorous situation where his neighbor repeatedly called him Jim even though that was not his name.
by Tim Archer · John 1:12 · Salvation
God has invited each of us to come and be a part of His family
by Russ Lawson · 1 Thessalonians 4:13 · Parousia
Russ Lawson reminds us that we will all have a final flight and we want to make sure the destination is the good one, God!
by Alan Smith · 1 John 1:8 · Forgiveness
Alan Smith tries to remind us that our goodness comes from Jesus and not from ourselves.
by Tim Archer · John 14:3 · Salvation
In our spiritual lives, only Jesus can show us the way to God because He is the way to God.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 2:12 · Miracle
Tom Norvell reminds us to praise God for what he has done in our lives, not explain it away.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:10 · Silence
Rubel Shelly remembers famed mime Marcel Marceau and how the silence is powerful and helps us hear, especially hear the voice of God.
by Skye Noe · 1 Corinthians 9:19 · Kingdom · Selfishness · Community
We must never be willing to sacrifice the things we believe in to gain popularity, but we must find a way to become all things to all men, so that we may by all means save some.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 23:11 · Service
Rubel Shelly reminds us that God's book of Who's Who is only filled with those who are servants.
by Tim Archer · Galatians 5:6 · Faith · Obedience
Belief and faith are not the same thing. Belief becomes faith when it goes into action.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:6 · Comfort
Russ Lawson reminds us of the comfort that we can find in God and His word if we will trust and believe it.
by Alan Smith · Proverbs 21:5 · Providence
Alan Smith laments the fact that discerning the time is very hard -- whether we are too hasty or too slow, but seeking God is the only way.
by Steve Ridgell · 3 John 1:4
Our families are our greatest legacy. Our greatest prayer for them must be that they find the Lord.
by Skye Noe · Acts 2:28 · Christian Living · Attitude · Commitment
There are so many times in life that the world around me is full of confusing messages. It's hard to know which way to turn and it seems impossible to find my way. The good news is that as a Christian I have someone to clear the path ahead for me.
by Tim Archer · Mark 1:41 · Touch
Jesus came to touch and to heal, to take away The Disease.
by Muriel Larson · Romans 8:28
Muriel Larson reminds of the great blessing we have from Romans 8:28
by Katha Winther · 1 Peter 5:7 · Providence
Katha Winther reminds us that life can be full of periods of bad things and rainy days with floods, but God has not forsaken or abandoned us and will see us through.
by Steve Ridgell · John 14:6 · Salvation
We all need help to get where we're going. If you don't know how to get to Jesus, don't be afraid to ask someone who does.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:6
Bill Sherrill describes the problem with worry and how we often replace prayer with worry, but reminds us that peace isn't about circumstances or logic, but trust in God.
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