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 Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 1:17-23 · Hardship
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the heroes of scripture had to endure many of the same kinds of challenges we do, that is what makes their witness so powerful.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:23
Phil Ware finishes up his 5 part series on experiencing Immanuel and summarizes the content of the four previous articles.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2 · Christmas
Phil Ware wishes everyone Merry Christmas for the Heartlight team and shares 3 different ways to share the story of Jesus at Christmas: a short form, the Bible text from "The Voice" Compass Bible and from a Worship House Media video about a child coming.
by Greg Anderson · Romans 12 · Values
Greg Anderson reminds us why values are so important and how we must live out of our values with integrity.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 1:23 · Jesus
Rubel Shelly comments and describes the difference between Superman and Jesus.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 3:20-21
Ron Rose reminds us that imagination is vital for our faith and for living life to the full.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:17 · Christmas
Phil Ware talks about the recurring phrase in Matthew 1 and 2, in a dream, and how God fills the empty spaces left behind by our broken dreams.
by Phil Ware · John 1:14-18 · Christmas
Phil Ware goes over a number of inaccuracies that have crept in to our telling of the story of Jesus at Christmas, but reminds us that the main thing is that Jesus came for everyone and the more we know the story, the more we know it is true.
by Rick Brown · Luke 2:1-7 · Christmas
Rick Brown gives some statistical data on Christmas shopping, historical data on the birth of Jesus, and some spiritual insight on how to keep from going under during the busy time we call Christmas.
by Phil Ware · John 1:14 · Christmas
Phil Ware takes an incident of love and laughter with his foster grandson and learns a powerful insight into God, who chose to let us see his face and hear his voice in Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:24 · Football
Rubel Shelly tells about the Ike story that touches the heart and reminds us what sports are supposed to be about.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:38-48 · Hero
Rubel Shelly takes a high profile piece in the news and reminds all who the real heroes are among us.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-25 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about Christmas, Joseph and Mary, and the "You've got to be kidding me!" moments in the life of Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 3:16-17 · Life
Rubel Shelly talks about seeing life as small increments of cash that we can only spend a little at a time.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 40:30-31 · Perseverance
Phil Ware shares a message about hanging on and keeping on walking in the face of adversity, pain, hardship, and challenge.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11:32-40 · Achievement
Phil Ware shares about two people passing from life and how their quiet lives of service were essential to the work of God's Kingdom.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 4:11 · Faithfulness
Rubel Shelly reminds us the nature of heroism is about being diligent and faithful to our everyday tasks like Sully.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 2:1-12 · Jesus
Phil Ware reflects upon the star the Magi saw and puts it in its context of astrologers from Iran who recognized Jesus as King of the Jews and the religious leaders among the Jews who tried to kill him.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 4:14-16 · Example
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Superman isn't really a model of a hero because he didn't have to worry about anything, but those of us who are mortal need heroes like Jesus and you!
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 13:7 · Respect
Rubel Shelly reminds us that heroes should be honored and not celebrities and that we must practice to be a celebrity, because heroism is in all of us.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:46-55 · Christmas
The coming of Christ is a violent grace that heads to a violent end and if we listen to the birth stories of Jesus we can find there a real Savior who lived in our all too real world.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11:39-40 · Faithfulness
God can take broken, weak, and unfaithful people and make something meaningful and important out of their lives.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:1-4 · Service · Recognition
The greatest is often not the one we think is most important, but the one who serves with the most selfless heart.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 7:3-5
Before we criticize others for being too busy, maybe we ought to look at our own schedules!
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11 · Death
Story of Pat Tillman losing his life and living life in his own unique way.
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