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 Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 1:10-12 · Worthily
It's not how many days we have, but how we use those days for God that matter -- or to say it differently, it is not how far we walk, but how we walk in the miles we cover that matter most.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 2:19-23 · Courage
Jackie Robinson demonstrated true courage when he handled himself in an exemplerary manner when becoming the first black to play pro baseball in the major leagues.
by Rubel Shelly · 3 John 1:11 · Influence
What we do is our vote and if we are disinterested, that vote shows up too, so let's vote with integrity each day.
by Tom Norvell · John 14:1-6 · Obedience
While we know the will of God, we often do things our way instead of His way.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 15:1 · Forgiveness
A mom reminds us how to use a gentle answer to deal with a difficult problem.
by Michele Howe · 2 Chronicles 7:14
Displaying our faith is laudable if it is backed up by a life committed to living what we say; otherwise, it's dangerous!
by Katha Winther · 2 Peter 1:3-10
While we can get sickened by election rhetoric, sometimes good lessons can be learned from good men!
by Alan Smith · Matthew 23:27-28 · Integrity · Ethics · Authenticity
The truth is often not found in the fancy words we use about ourselves; what matters is the heart.
by Larry Zinck · Philippians 2:14-15 · Christian Living · Jesus · Example
Christians should be recognizable because their behavior and conduct match that of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Proverbs 3:1-6 · Character · Sports · Integrity
Human records are only passing memories soon to be forgotten.
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