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 Corinthians 4:16 · Purpose · Called · Finish
Phil Ware reminds us that we are called to accomplish the mission God has called us to do so that when our days on earth are over we can say we have finished the work he has given us to do.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 11:1 · Repentance · Baptism
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of an important reason to be baptized: Jesus was and said it was the right thing to do.
by Phil Ware · John 1:1
Phil Ware looks at the gospel of John chapter 1 and reflects on all the titles, names, and descriptions given to Jesus in this one chapter and what it really means for us.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 1:1
Phil Ware reminds us that Communion is a powerful example of Jesus taking something profound and making it simple enough for us to understand and do together.
by Max Lucado · Matthew 16:24 · Family · Soul
Max Lucado reminds us the real price tag for greed.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 13:14
Phil Ware reminds us that in Jesus, we are friends, and our friendships reach around the world, across cultures, and unite us in one family.
by Bill Brant · 1 Thessalonians 3:9 · Disaster
Who do you know that needs your prayers and your help? What else can you do to help them because knowing the people makes the difference!
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:13 · Waiting · Preparation · Holiness
Phil Ware turns to some key principles Jesus' lead apostle Peter shared with people in his day to help them be ready for both opportunity and trial.
by Brian McCutchen · Proverbs 31:11 · Family
Brian McCutchen reminds us of the importance of family
by Byron Ware · 1 Corinthians 13:1 · Love
Byron Ware reminds us that in our world of darkness, now more than ever, we need to be a people who do put love into practice every day.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 13:13 · Salvation · Love · Sacrifice
Phil Ware reminds us what we know, but often don't practice; our love must have no barriers.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 20:19 · Repentance
Phil Ware and James Nored look at what the ministry of John the Baptizer meant for people in his day and call on us to share in this move toward the kingdom of God today.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:19 · Grace
Phil Ware tells us a simple story of a mother's love to remind how our Father sees us as his treasure.
by Phillip Morrison · Luke 6:38 · Giving · Earthquake
Phillip Morrison reminds us that giving of ourselves and our funds brings untold blessings to both the receiver and the giver!
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:42 · Sacrifice
Phil Ware writes out of the context of recent disasters and the loss of a mother and child to remind us that being a servant, offering ourselves in sacrificial love, is never a waste!
by Patrick D. Odum · Philemon 1:1 · Fellowship
Patrick Odom uses the short letter of Paul to Philemon to remind us what is important in Christ.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 4:32 · Kindness
Tom Norvell reminds us of the needed virtue in today's harsh world.
by Phil Ware · 2 Peter 1:16 · Jesus
Phil Ware reminds us not to miss the truth about Jesus by getting too caught up in the heavenly fireworks of the Transfiguration.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:14 · Incarnation
James and Phil continue their series on The Story of Redemption by focusing on the birth of Jesus and what it means for us.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45
Phil reminds us that having right answers means very little if we don't treat people like Jesus did.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Disaster · Relief
Phil Ware continues his posts on how to help with the disasters currently plaguing the United States.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion · Hurricane Harvey
Phil Ware shares a way to donate to help people in need from Hurricane Harvey.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16 · Compassion · Help · Hurrican
Phil Ware reminds us that compassion isn't compassion until it is turned into action just as faith without compassionate works is dead.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12:1 · Redemption
Phil Ware and James Nored continue to share God's story of redemption and focus this week on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and David and the genealogy of Jesus that displays God's grace.
by Phillip Morrison · Luke 19:40
Phillip Morrison reminds us that the hate-driven events break the heart of God, should break our hearts, and call each of us to speak and act to prevent them from happening.
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