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 · 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Phil Ware reminds us that as fathers and grandfather, we will leave behind messes but we can also leave behind a legacy of faith that lasts for generations.
by Paul Faulkner · James 4:7-8 · New Life · New Day
Paul Faulkner reminds us to greet each day as a gift of something fresh, new, and something that has never happened before or will again.
by Melissa Troyer · Proverbs 31:30-31
Melissa Troyer shares her memories of her grandmother, Mimi Margaret, and tells her children about the safest place of her childhood.
by Philip Gulley · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Inheritance
Philip Gulley talks about inheriting things from his grandfather and what it means for inheritance day to come.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:5-7 · Christmas
Phil Ware remembers his Daddy Gordon and several Christmas memories that ensured his grandfather passed on a legacy of love and faith despite his few years of life.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1-2
Phil Ware reminds us that as fathers and grandfather, we will leave behind messes but we can also leave behind a legacy of faith that lasts for generations.
by Phil Ware · John 13:35 · Church · Friendship · Love
Phil Ware takes us back to an old article from twenty years ago about a circle of love and a family that was sustained through tragedy and loss because of the love of friends.
by Phillip Morrison · Proverbs 4:1-5 · Father's Day
Phillip Morrison reminds us of the role and importance of a dad and father on Father's Day.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1-4
Phil Ware reflects on the death of his grandfather, Daddy Gordon, and remembers his father's passing away, and is reminded of the floods in life that can't sweep away our hope.
by Russ Lawson · John 3:16 · Prayer
Russ Lawson talks about talking with his kids and grandchildren on the phone and how precious it is to him and how God longs to hear from us in much the same way.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 18:3 · Grandfather
Rubel Shelly tells a story about a granddaughter named Avery who shared her grandpa with a little boy alone on grandparents' day at her school.
by Sarah Stirman · John 14:1-3 · Heaven
Sarah Stirman talks about the funeral for her grandfather and it reminds her where her real home is.
by Janet Colbrunn · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Great Commission · Grandparents
Janet Colbrunn shares her experiences as a grandparent to multiple multiples.
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Grandfather
Paul Faulkner reminds us that it's never too late to make a difference in the lives of our family members if we will start today.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:37 · Passion
Phil Ware continues his series where he shares his dad's values with his adult children, and this one is on living with passion.
by Phil Ware · Acts 4:11-12 · Jesus
Phil Ware shares the values of his dad with his children and emphasizes to them how Jesus is everything.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 139:13-16 · Conception
Russ finds out about a grandbaby because of a sonogram and the baby is wiggling around all over the place and reminds us that life begins in the mind of God.
by Joey Cope · Mark 10:13-16 · Mercy · Kindness · Gentleness
We often need children to help us see again with the eyes of innocence and call us back to godly mercy and kindness.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 · Legacy
Little things can bring back memories and reinforce our legacy: what kind of legacy are we are leaving behind.
by Lynn Anderson · Psalm 137:6 · Home · Sojourner
As much as we would like to go home again, we must remember that home is not a place until we are home with God.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 24:14-15 · Parenting · Children · Christmas
We will leave behind messes for our children and grandchildren, but will we also leave behind a lasting legacy of faith?
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