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 · 1 John 3:16 · Jesus
Jesus gave up his spirit, but he did not give up his mission, his mercy, his grace.
by Alan Smith · Ephesians 5:8 · Light
A duck that dances on a pot reveals the secret to shining our light and keeping our candle lit so that we can influence others.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:33 · Forgetfulness · Finish
Jesus accomplished all he was sent to do because he put God's kingdom and his righteousness first.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 102:1 · Eternal
We can cry out to God and know he hears us and that our children and our grandchildren's futures are in his hands.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:10
The beauty of things visible on earth or in us is a great reminder of God's greatness and love for us.
by Scott Owings · Hebrews 13:2 · Hospitality
Hospitality is the Christian virtue of entertaining strangers, outsiders, and guests and recognizing in them angels or even the presence of God in the Trinity.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 1:21
So often we don't let God have control of our lives and we want to be the driver to our own loss.
by Patrick D. Odum · Job 12:10 · Value · Vacation
A trip to the beach and other vacation sites helps lead Patrick Odum to ask what he is not recognizing in his daily life where God's fingerprints and footprints can be found.
by Marsha Jordan · Philippians 3:20 · Providence
God is really in control, and is at our side, and in control of our agenda if we will loosen up and let him lead us.
by Paul Faulkner · Genesis 18:19 · Spirituality
Spiritual immunity comes from rearing children in godly homes with godly values and godly actions.
by Russ Lawson · 2 Corinthians 5:7 · Decide
Sometimes we just have to make the decision and go on trusting God to guide you to where you need to be.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 3:20 · Abba Father
God is so big that he is greater than heart and can help us overcome the daily grind in all its mundane sameness.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Corinthians 5:11 · Romantic Love · Reverence
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and worship, but it is not a terror of the Lord, but an enraptured love-filled walk with a holy God.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11:13 · Change
Change is a constant so how we deal with it is crucial and is part of our heritage as God's people.
by Rubel Shelly · James 4:8 · Sin
Dumb criminals remind us that we are all just a step away from moral calamity and disaster and must resist satan and draw near to God.
by Tammy Marcelain · Psalm 46:1 · Cancer
A mother with a son who has a tumor talks about the challenges and changes she and her family have faced during his theraphy and the faithfulness of God.
by Rubel Shelly · Malachi 3:6 · Change
Change is inevitable and we should appreciate many of the changes, but we need to trust in God who does not change.
by Russ Lawson · Job 11:13 · Prayer
In the middle of our struggles, we need to remember that we need to reach out for God's unchanging hand.
by Patrick D. Odum · Exodus 20:2 · Priorities
World Cup was such a big deal that even the monks in Thailand changed their priorities, but we must work to keep God number one in our hearts at all times.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 5:1
Freedom in Christ came at a high price and must be protected from legalism and license and can best be understood by flying a kite.
by Danny Sims · 2 Timothy 3:16 · Scripture · Bible
The Bible is given to us to help us know God and how to live for God, not to judge others.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 3:20 · Power
God can do all things, even more than we imagine, so why do we live and pray like we don't believe this?
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Philippians 2:13 · Providence
Journaling allows us to see God's work, his fingerprints, his involvement in our lives.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 John 4:10 · Abba Father
We learn to love from God because as a baby, and even a full grown adult, we really don't know how to love.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 107:27 · Silence
Not only must we be still and hear God, but he also longs to come to us in the busy rush of our daily lives.
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