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 Russ Lawson · Galatians 6:9-10 · Christmas
What would happen if we matched our Christmas decorations spending with help for those in need?
by Byron Ware · 2 Timothy 3:14-17 · Marriage
Like a fine garden, a marriage relationship takes cultivation and care
by Phil Ware · Psalm 46:10 · Endurance · Encourage · Exhaustion
So often we get behind and don't know how to catch up; how about listening to God and what he tells us?
by Betty Jo Mings · Proverbs 17:17 · Friendliness · Encourage · Friendship
If we are willing, we can love the unlovable and encourage them to know Jesus.
by Joey Cope · James 1:19-20 · Listening
Sometimes in the heat of the moment, we address the wrong issue with the wrong cure.
by Kelly Breece · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness · Service · Courtesy
Some people are just God's special blessings for us along the way.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45 · Caregiving · Service
Family caregivers are the greatest example of Jesus for many of us in our world today.
by Patrick D. Odum · Psalm 19:12-14 · Forgiveness · Cleanse · Mercy
If we will honestly ask for God to change us and help us, he will step and do so because he knows our struggles and longs to give us mercy.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:4-13 · Example
An aunt doesn't appear on the surface to make that much difference, but when you look a little more closely, she can make a world of difference.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 140:3-8 · Prayer · Humility
We need the Lord's help if we are going to be his people throughout the day; so let's start the day with prayer.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 1:35-40 · Compassion · Authenticity · Help
We must take time, listen with our heart, and learn the rest of the story in people's lives if we are going to effectively minister to them.
by Phil Ware · John 17:15-18
Christians are called to be in the place of danger to help others find their way home to safe harbor.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Help
Request for help and an explanation why we keep Heartlight going.
by Kelly Breece · Galatians 5:6
What can we do when it seems we can't do anything? We can pray.
by Jim Clark · John 13:14-15 · Giving · Responding
We bless because we have been blessed.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 5:5-7 · Prayer · Problems
Let's go to God with our problems!
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:13 · Influence · Help
To start making things better, begin with yourself!
by Tom Norvell · Romans 5:1-11 · Perseverance · Grace · Endurance
God sends us help at just the right time.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 5:14 · Grief · Attitude · Discouragement
Sometimes those who show themselves to be very self-destructive just need someone to help them get some rest and encouragement.
by Amy Nappa · Matthew 25 · Grief · Jesus · Character
When we touch those in need and treat them with dignity, we are touching Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Leadership · Mentoring · Perseverance
Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?
by Janice Price · Hebrews 12:39-40 · Christian Living · Grief · Character
One of the very best ways to honor the memory and life of someone we respect who has died is to use what they have taught us and shown us to bless the living.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 15:5-7 · Attitude · Friendliness · Hospitality
If you value human contact and personal service, then take note of and appreciate it when you receive it.
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