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 · Matthew 28:18-20
If you want to change the world, then start right where you are!
by Paul Faulkner · Romans 5:6-11 · Influence
Jesus has split time in two and had an even greater impact on our lives and hearts.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 5:3-5 · Pain
Pain is not always bad -- it is necessary to help us know where we need to change and be changed by the Father.
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18
Transformation, sanctification takes time in the real world of our lives, but God won't give up on us.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 2:8-10 · Trust
All around us are people who are grace stories -- people who have opened up to God and received his grace and had their hard lives changed for the better.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 7:12 · Change · Growth
If we are going to change and grow, we're going to have to know what motivates that kind of change: affection, acceptance, and self-respect.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 3:5-8 · First
We must realize that rules and deep thought are both necessary if we are to figure out how to live for God in a world like ours.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · 2 Timothy 4:7-8 · Perseverance · Endurance
While starting well is important, finishing is the most important thing of all!
by Paul Faulkner · 2 Timothy 4:7-8 · Perseverance
Hanging in there and persevering during tough times is not easy, but it is necessary and will develop our character.
by Elizabeth Price · 1 Kings 17:1-6 · Change
Change is hard, but God goes with us every step of the way.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · Joy
Crazy things happen to all of us, but we can face them with joy because of God.
by Phil Ware · Ruth 1:16-17 · Women
Rosa Parks is just one example of many women whose lives of faith have great changed the world.
by Mike Barres · Philippians 4:6-9 · Family
Life is full of all sorts of problems and curve balls: how we handle them determins our real faith.
by Tom Norvell · James 1:17 · Change
Life is constantly changing and we can't stop it, but we can determine how we will react to it.
by Jim McGuiggan · 2 Corinthians 3:18
Nothing short of the Holy Spirit is enough to account for the Christian's change!
by Mike Barres · Galatians 6:9-10
A new pair of shoes helps Mike figure out why we need some traditions.
by Alan Smith · Isaiah 40:29-31 · Trials · Adversity
Sometimes the hardest times are when we face a repeated adversity or trial, but if we can hang in there the Lord will help us through.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 32:9
When we mess things up, we need to confess and say we're sorry and change our behaviors and our heart.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Change · Transformation · Resolutions
The New Year's resolutions that we committed to keep begin in earnest today and they won't be possible without the help of God because there are no simple changes.
by Alan Smith · James 1:22-25 · Bible · Word of God
A mirror helps us see what we need to correct; God's word is that mirror for our spiritual behavior.
by Kelly Breece · Philippians 3 · Change · Transition
A move that left Kelly missing two neighbors and their pets left a hole in heart until she realized that God had filled her life with new friends and new pets.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:4-7 · Change
There are some things that are good to change, but there a some we cannot compromise on.
by Cary Branscum · John 6:66 · Perseverance · Achievement
Learning to make arrowheads is a lesson in perseverance and how we must keep trying!
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:8-9 · Change
While many changes are for the better, some things remain the same to our advantage and blessing.
by Larry Zinck · 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Olympic Marathon 2004 was wild with Vanderlei de Lima finishing third because of a weird attack, but he still finished.
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