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 Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Matthew 7:12
Phil Ware and Demetrius Collins lead us into worship through songs, Communion, and the Word God, inviting us to realize that in Jesus, we have the power to break every chain of bondage in our relationships and in our lives.
by Brian McCutchen · Romans 5:8 · Encourage · Blessed · Joy
Brian McCutchen reminds us of the joyous and infectious virtues of a heart gladly surrendered to Jesus, like Michelle's.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 6:6 · Quiet Time · Psalms
Bill Sherrill reminds us that life is full of ups and downs, good things and bad, so we need to find the good and not the bad.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:1-2 · Joy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that being dour doesn't help any of us make disciples or friends.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · James 1:3 · Happiness
Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us that what we define as happiness is nearly always temporary pleasure that is soon gone and leaves us unhappy; happiness is really on our own shoulders.
by Steve Ridgell · John 4:39 · Jesus
Jesus knows me. He know me better than I know myself. He loves me anyway. And I love that.
by Tim Woodroof · Acts 21:17-26 · Church Growth
Tim Woodroof continues his six part series on life and growth and stages of churches, especially churches in decline.
by Steve Ridgell · John 10:10 · Life
Do not be a Christian so you will be healthier and happier. Be a Christian so you will live.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 12:15 · Comfort
Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.
by Joe Beam · Malachi 2:13-16
Joe Beam talks about the damage to children because of divorce using scientific evidence to refute the anecdotal "God wants me to be happy" excuse said so often.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 6:34
Russ Lawson shares some insight into why we put off being happy and worrying about tomorrow.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:12-13 · Satisfaction
Russ Lawson talks about the Sword of Damocles, Mr. Spock, the apostle Paul and about being satisfied with life.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Fatherhood
Tom Norvel thinks about time and how fast his daughter has grown up at her graduation.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 9:24 · Selfish
Rubel Shelly reminds us that life's purpose rather than externals or someone else trying to make us happy is the real key to peace and joy in life.
by Phil Ware · Acts 4:11-12 · Jesus
Phil Ware shares the values of his dad with his children and emphasizes to them how Jesus is everything.
by Paul Faulkner · Acts 20:35 · Joy
Happiness isn't just going to come along, you are going to make your own happiness by what you invest your life in.
by Randy Becton · Proverbs 15:15 · Joy
How happy are you today? You can be happier if you will take care of your soul!
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 118:24 · Rejoice
So much of life is a matter of perspective; we can choose to be glad.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:13 · Contentment
Contmentment can be learned and with it comes lasting happiness.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Jesus · Christmas · Lord
We have let the world take Jesus out of Christmas and just make it a secular holiday; let's remember to make sure any holiday we celebrate is to the Lord and put Jesus back into our Christmas celebrations.
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