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 Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11:1 · God
Rubel Shelly uses an acronym and a website to remind us that it is going to be okay.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11:32-40 · Achievement
Phil Ware shares about two people passing from life and how their quiet lives of service were essential to the work of God's Kingdom.
by Ron Rose · John 3:16-17 · Grace
Ron Rose puts the purpose of God and Scripture in the context of Jesus and what God wants to do with us, bless us, and teach us to love and forgive.
by Hal Runkel, LMFT · Ephesians 6:4 · Fatherhood
Hal Runkel talks about putting up a basketball goal with his son and how his son responds inappropriately and how a dad responds properly.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 5:14 · Neighbor
Rubel Shelly talks about the difference between being a legalist and a good neighbor when one is above the law.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20 · Church
Phil Ware continues his series on experiencing God and focuses on experiencing God through Jesus in community with all of its challenges and opportunities.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 12:1-3 · Focus
Sarah Stirman talks about running and rolling her ankle and how it made her afraid to focus on the goal and see the sights.
by Ron Rose · Romans 8:28 · Adversity
Ron Rose talks about a couple that loses everything beside faith and then finds an opportunity to influence others for God.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:3-4 · Jesus
Rubel Shelly reminds us of another way to be like Jesus and be above the law in a good way.
by Sarah Stirman · Philippians 4:11-13 · Thanksgiving
Sarah Stirman reminds us that we have many reasons to give thanks, even when things are tough.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Missions
Phil Ware shares a reminder that not only must we do good and live morally, but we must not forget the main thing, letting others know about Jesus!
by Mike Barres · Exodus 4:13-15
Mike Barres reminds us that inadequacy is an opportunity for God's power to be displayed and God to be glorified.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 12:36 · Speech
Tom Norvell reminds us to guard our words by praying for speech coming out of Psalm 143
by Ann Voskamp · Proverbs 18:19 · Family
Ann Voskamp uses a boy's three-legged race to be the reminder that in a family, and in life, the closer we get the better we are.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 18:19 · Goodness
God is good. We are not. He sent his Son so we could be good.
by Ann Voskamp · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 · Marriage
Ann Voskamp is reminded of a night where love was first ignited and how it still burns brightly, even in the most mundane moments of life.
by Mike Barres · Psalm 1:1-5 · Truth
Mike Barres reminds us that often what culture is giving us as water is not God's truth and will rot our roots.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Witnessing
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the incredible importance of how we view people.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:1-5 · Witnessing
Phil Ware talks about persecution of believers today and how we can make a difference.
by Rubel Shelly · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly shares a great story of how simple kindness and candy help heal old wounds and made friends out of enemies.
by Bill Sherrill · Ruth 3:10 · Providence
Bill Sherrill connects to an old King James phrase, the latter days, and reminds us that we often don't see things clearly until time has passed and we view things from God's perspective.
by Tom Norvell · Genesis 3 · God
Tom Norvell compares being in his yard and garden in the cool of the day and the words of Genesis 3 and God's desire to be with us and give us rest.
by Patrick D. Odum · Genesis 1:26-27 · Circumstances · Creator
Patrick D. Odum uses the Vatican's ruling on UFOs as a chance to remind us that we are made in God's image, and are very good.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 · Influence
Tom Norvell reminds us that we are to carry the aroma of Jesus with us wherever we go -- some will like it, some will not, but God will be pleased!
by Steve Higginbotham · Acts 10:39 · Kindness
Steve Higginbotham shares with us the opportunity to be Fred, like Jesus, to those around us.
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