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 · Proverbs 16:18 · Integrity
Rubel Shelly talks about a family who found money in the attic of their newly purchased house and returned it to the heirs of the previous owners because they were honest and wanted their kids to know the truth of character.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:1 · Love
Phil Ware continues his series on the prodigal son called The Journey Home focusing this week on the older brother and the hardest lesson to lose: that it is better in the Father's house!
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:6 · Thanksgiving
Rubel Shelly reminds us to be thankful for even the most simple things, including our meal and the gift of food and fellowship over table.
by Phil Ware · Luke 15:11 · Reconcile
Phil Ware continues his series on the prodigal son called The Journey Home, and he focuses on the older brother and God's desire to throw him a party.
by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 10:24 · Children of God
You need to be part of a church ... and some church needs you.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 5:25 · Church
Rubel Shelly writes an article parallel to his book and emphasizes that somehow Jesus and his teaching survive all the weird things churches and church movements do.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26
Phil Ware talks about using our summers to do God's work.
by Tim Archer · Hebrews 4:10 · Rest
Where God's people once practiced a one-day-per-week rest, we know seek a rest that will never end.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 2:15 · Bible
Rubel Shelly talks about pithy, wisdom sayings that some mistake to be Scripture.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 1:26
Phil Ware begins a series of messages called "The Journey Home" and focuses on God being the home we long for.
by Bill Brant · Romans 13:7 · Honor
It was an email that carried the news. It was one of those things that catches you off guard and makes you think. I needed to express my appreciation, my honor of their work, so I wrote my email and addressed it to their daughter.
by Teresa Bell Kindred
Teresa Bell Kindred talks about the graduation of her twins, Oprah retiring and a big orange pot to cook roast in.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 5:1
Rubel Shelly talks about the end of the world, which a prediction missed once again, and how those who do not live faith embarrass the cause of Christ.
by Biblical Reflections · 1 Thessalonians 4:14 · Cross
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by Phil Ware · Acts 1:12
Phil Ware finishes his series on the Windows to Wonder, on Mary the mother of Jesus, the Messiah, the Lord, and Savior, and reminds us that we can all be part of Jesus' forever family.
by Joe Beam · Hebrews 13:4 · Marriage
Joe Beam talks about the most difficult situations in marriage and how we can survive those and go on to other new things, better places, and higher heights!
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:7 · Self-control · Servant
Rubel Shelly talks about friend and coach Garth Pleasant of Rochester College and his great coaching career and his training and raising up of young men.
by Phil Ware · John 2:3 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary the mother of Jesus called Window to Wonder talking about the transition of Jesus from Mary's little boy to her Lord.
by Tim Archer · 1 Thessalonians 5:1 · End of the World
Many try to predict when Jesus will come back. The Bible says His coming will be a surprise. The main thing we need to do is be ready to greet Him, whenever that may be.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Authenticity
Ron Rose talks about the temptation to compartmentalize life and live by different standards in different roles and walks in life instead of living with integrity for God.
by Rubel Shelly · John 1:38 · Daughter · Dangerous
Rubel Shelly invites us into the dangerous story of Jesus and the Bible and to invite God into our lives to catch us up in his Kingdom work, the real life of faith and integrity.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16 · Cross
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary and her being a window to the heart of God.
by Joe Beam · Ephesians 5:21 · Control
Joe Beam writs about controlling personalities and talks specifically about a former decorated army officer being controlled and how she escaped and kept her marriage together.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 4:10 · Peer Pressure
Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is a positive side to peer pressure and we can use it to catch ourselves up in good redemptive actions that bless others.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:40 · Addiction
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary the mother of Jesus called window to wonder and talks about Mary forming Jesus.
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