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 Steve Higginbotham · Acts 10:39 · Kindness
Steve Higginbotham shares with us the opportunity to be Fred, like Jesus, to those around us.
by Mike Barres · 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Mike Barres talks about a hunting trip with his wife and how they were so thankful for just heat and food and the simple things of life.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Colossians 4:6 · Influence
Lisa Mikitarian shares with us an experience she had buying New Balance shoes on eBay and how the seller blessed her life in a special way.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 25:39-46 · Small
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of small things and to not get so hung up on big things.
by Katha Winther · Proverbs 25:11
Katha Winther reminds us of the weird and yet powerful staying power of many of our words and reminds us to use them to be a blessing to others.
by Steve Higginbotham · Exodus 31:1-5 · Talent
Steve Higginbotham writes about Bezalel, an artist who was chosen by God to design and oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and all the sacred items found in it during the rugged time of the wilderness wanderings.
by Paul Faulkner · Romans 8:28 · Providence
Paul Faulkner shares several good things about bad things helping us focus on what is important.
by Jane Vincenzi · 1 Peter 3:9 · Blessed
Jane Vincenzi shares some insight in the old southern phrase bless your heart and realizes that it is really what our Christian life is all about.
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 2:9-10 · Redemption
God calls us to be weird, different, to be like Christ who died outside the camp to help those caught inside to find his glory and grace.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 25:37-40 · Help
Mike talks about a time when someone helped him on a hike and it reminded him of how we have to help those who come behind us.
by Scott Owings · 1 Peter 3:15-16 · Witnessing
One of the key spiritual disciplines is witnessing to others, because sharing our faith in Jesus is crucial to others finding God!
by Scott Owings · Matthew 5:42 · Generosity
The spiritual discipline of generosity is crucial if we are going to grow in the spirit.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 10:39 · Aging
As we age and the years speed by, we need to take some time and examine what we have done with our lives.
by Alan Smith · Ephesians 5:25 · Marriage
The years in marriage can sometimes mean that we take each other for granted; we mustn't let that happen.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 103:1-5 · Blessed
In times of trouble, we need to remember our blessings so that we can bless others in need.
by Kelly Breece · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness · Service · Courtesy
Some people are just God's special blessings for us along the way.
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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