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 · Ephesians 2:8-10
Phil Ware continues with his series on Saved at Sea from the great Bible stories of sea rescues and this time examines Jonah and that he was saved from death for God's great purposes.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-13,33 · Peace · Sound of Music
James Nored and Phil Ware share in video and words the wonder of Jesus’ birth and how it changed the world with the Sound of Music and tie this to the New Year with New Hope prayer hour.
by Michael DeCamp · 1 Corinthians 13:5 · Neighbor
Michael DeCamp shares a chapter out of his new book, "Loving Out Loud," and challenges us to use our words to bless and not hurt, to give life and not steal it from someone.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Genesis 12 · Faithfulness
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of Joseph's story and how God works in our lives to bless people if we are faithful, have character, and share compassion no matter our circumstance.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 2
James Nored and Phil Ware share in video and words the wonder of Jesus’ birth and how it changed the world with the Sound of Music.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:25-32 · Criticism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that unfair criticism is a part of life so we need to rely on our relationship with God to overcome it and we need to not ever become one of those kinds of criticizers.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:8-10
Phil Ware continues with his series on Saved at Sea from the great Bible stories of sea rescues and this time examines Jonah and that he was saved from death for God's great purposes.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 10:19
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we have to choose our words carefully because we don't have an unsend button for our mouth or a delete button to use after the words are spoken.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 16:13-16 · Church
Jesus and the gospel message about Jesus continues to be more resilient than the failures, foibles, and fractures among his people.
by Phil Ware · John 6 · Comfort
Phil Ware writes about Compassion international and seeing the incredible things God is doing through the projects in Fortaleza, Brazil using the help of sponsors and ground personnel to free children from poverty in Jesus' name.
by Stacy Voss · Proverbs 18:1-2 · Forgiveness
Stacy Voss reminds us that we can let our bitterness and un-forgiveness poison us and steal our lives from us.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:29 · Speech
Rubel Shelly reminds us that it isn't just the politicians who use harsh and unfair speech.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:1-29 · Obedience
Phil Ware looks at the last chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7, and emphasizes Jesus' call to us to obey, put into practice, bear fruit, and do what he says.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:57-58 · Christmas
Phil Ware continues his series called When Spirit Becomes Flesh and he focuses on the grit and real world feel of the birth stories and also the joy that comes from Jesus' birth.
by Tom Norvell · John 7:23-25 · Judging
Tom Norvell reminds us that we must take a closer look and not judge on mere appearances as Jesus said.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 7:2-5 · Hypocrisy
Patrick Odum writes about firefighters burning down their own station, hypocrites, criticism, and our desire to run others down.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:3-4 · Jesus
Rubel Shelly reminds us of another way to be like Jesus and be above the law in a good way.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 3:12-15
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we are not perfect yet, and admitting our failures and imperfections is not an excuse, but an opportunity to meet God and have his grace help us grow.
by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 13:10-13 · Affliction
Patrick Odum reminds us that there are all sorts of ways to be bent and only Jesus can unshackle us from our position.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 4:5-6 · Outsiders
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we need to allow new Christians and inquirers to have time to grow and mature and not subject them to over scrutiny to the point of killing them with caustic cleanliness.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 · Encourage
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we are put here to be a blessing to others and inspire, encourage, and build up, not tear down and criticize because the church, Jesus' community, is God's holy temple.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 15:1 · Affirm
Rubel Reminds us that there are nearly always good things to say about others if we will look and most folks need something kind and encouraging said to them.
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