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 Ron Rose · Christmas
Ron Rose shares a new word, w00t, that means joy in gamer language, that has entered our common communication language.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Peter 5:7 · Children of God
Russ Lawson reminds us that even during these troubling times that God is at work to take care of us.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we celebrate a holiday, we should do it to honor the Lord.
by Mike Barres · Acts 2:36
Mike Barres rejoices in the birth of Jesus as our Savior, but also reminds us that He must also be our Lord!
by Jenny Runkel · Christmas
Jenny Runkel admits that Christmas really stresses her out and she finds a way to cope.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:12 · Jesus
Phil Ware uses the story of the angels in Luke chapters 1 and 2 to remind us that Jesus' birth is something that should amaze us!
by Tom Norvell · Proverbs 3:5 · Grudge
Tom Norvell reminds us that a step in the right direction is a good beginning.
by Bill Sherrill · Colossians 1:28 · Achievement
Bill Sherrill challenges us to judge our success based on our hearts and our service.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 12:27 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly reminds us that even in a season when folks have less than they are used to having, if they look they will actually find that they have more.
by Rob Frazier · Matthew 5:14 · Light
Rob Frazier writes about why he puts up Christmas lights and how each of us has some light to share with others.
by Tim Archer · 1 Corinthians 15:55 · Peace · Hope · Suffering
The story of Horatio Spafford and his great hymn "When Peace Like a River" still inspires and encourages all of us who suffer.
by Ron Rose · Achievement
Ron Rose talks about a real Secret Santa or two and reminds us that we can be a blessing to others and be one too.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 18:10 · Christmas
Phil Ware reminds us of the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, lived out in hard times, when God did the glorious and amazing things and longs to do them again in our day.
by Mike Barres · 1 Corinthians 15:7 · Emotions
Mike Barres reminds us that discouragements can leave an emotional residue and keep us from living as we should, but we can do some things to live as God would have us live!
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 21:3 · Encourage
Bill Sherrill reminds us that it is much easier to be critical than to do something, but the good that is done is really done by people willing to try.
by Bob Sjogren · 1 Timothy 2:1 · Pride · President
Bob Sjogren reminds us the importance of fasting and praying for the president.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:10
Tom Norvell reminds us that in the middle of giving thanks and offering gratitude for God, we should still have a holy discontent and recognize that we need more of Jesus.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 2:10 · Christmas
We have made church much more complex than the story of Jesus. He brought a simple, real life plan to earth to save us.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23 · Christmas
Phil Ware shares several ways to get out of the church box and gift boxes and make Christmas count.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 3:12 · Lord
Phil Ware takes us back to Colossians 3 and challenges us to take a close look at the places where we do not allow Jesus to be Lord of our lives.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:10 · Gracious
Tom Norvell uses Psalm 145 to remind us how loving, compassionate, and gracious the LORD is to us, rich toward us in compassion, love, and grace in every day of life.
by Lee Wilson · Joshua 5:13 · God
Lee Wilson challenges us to determine what God wants and be on His side.
by Bill Denton · Ephesians 4:29 · Communication
Bill Denton introduces us to a new word, communifaking, and also challenges us to communicate truthfully.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Luke 22:14 · Thanksgiving
Lisa Mikitarian shares an unusual set of Thanksgiving events that took her far from home where she found family in an unlikely place.
by Bill Brant · Parenting · Family · Jesus
"Over the river and through the woods to 'Aunt Patty's' house we go."
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