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 · Matthew 1:23 · Christmas
Phil Ware shares several ways to get out of the church box and gift boxes and make Christmas count.
by Joe Beam · Matthew 19:10 · Adultery
Joe Beam shares his passion and recommendations for rescuing couples when an affair has blow apart their lives.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Missions
Phil Ware shares a reminder that not only must we do good and live morally, but we must not forget the main thing, letting others know about Jesus!
by Ann Voskamp · Romans 7:1-25 · Ministry
Ann Voskamp shares a trip to minister to homeless people in Toronto and a struggling homeless addict that takes off his mask and speaks the truth.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13-17
Phil Ware writes about children being valued for who they are.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:24-2:3 · Jesus
Phil Ware shares a principle from Colossians and asks us to think about how Jesus would respond to this desperate housewife.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 42:1 · Growth
Rubel Shelly talks about faith during the dry cycles of life and how we can endure these dry times to follow God more vibrantly.
by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:1-6
Paul Faulkner reminds us of our freedom in Christ to serve and find God's blessing.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45 · Service
Phil Ware reminds us of an old story describing heaven and hell and how the difference between the two is whether or not people serve each other.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:13-14 · Delivered
Phil Ware shares another insight from Colossians about deliverance from the dead-end alleys, the dark dungeons, and the pits that keep us trapped and reminds us how Jesus brings deliverance.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 6:9-10 · Love
Phil Ware talks about ways we can help with hurricane relief.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 101 · Attitude
Tom Norvell talks about the struggles of moving and the way people in customer service promise more than they can deliver.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:1-5 · Witnessing
Phil Ware talks about persecution of believers today and how we can make a difference.
by Steve Higginbotham · 2 Samuel 12:13 · Confess
Steve Higginbotham reminds us that saying "I'm sorry" means truly apologizing.
by Rob Woodfin · Genesis 1:26-27 · Prayer
Rob Woodfin uses the movie "Evan Almighty" and Morgan Freeman to remind us to pray specifically for people and personally for them.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly reminds us of how hard times can actually shape us for the better and help us see our role in making the world a better place.
by Rubel Shelly · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly shares a great story of how simple kindness and candy help heal old wounds and made friends out of enemies.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Rubel Shelly helps us see how money buys happiness, by using it to help others who are in need!
by Bill Sherrill · Ruth 3:10 · Providence
Bill Sherrill connects to an old King James phrase, the latter days, and reminds us that we often don't see things clearly until time has passed and we view things from God's perspective.
by Tom Norvell · Romans 5:6
Tom Norvell reminds us that God saved us through grace in Jesus at just the right time and has intervened in our lives at just the right time over and over again.
by Mike Barres · Ephesians 4:32 · Kindness
Mike Barres reminds us to be thoughtful to others and one way to do that is to remember those who have been thoughtful to us.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 · Influence
Tom Norvell reminds us that we are to carry the aroma of Jesus with us wherever we go -- some will like it, some will not, but God will be pleased!
by Steve Higginbotham · Acts 10:39 · Kindness
Steve Higginbotham shares with us the opportunity to be Fred, like Jesus, to those around us.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 23:11 · Downs Syndrome
Phil Ware talks about an airplane that landed on the wrong runway and compares it to some of the values we attach to people.
by Steve Higginbotham · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship
Steve Higginbotham reminds us of a great home run story from D II women's softball and how the opposing team helped an injured competitor.
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