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 Phillip Morrison · Proverbs 31 · Mothers
Phillip Morrison offers Encouraging Words about Mother's Day and the red or white flowers we wear in honor and to remember our mothers.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 4:2-5 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware reminds us to keep thanksgiving a part of our daily lives even though we face challenging times, difficult circumstances, and discouraging realities.
by Muriel Larson · Colossians 2:7 · Thankful
Muriel Larson, an experienced online coach and counselor, shares this clear strategy to help us deal with the stress and pressure of the holidays found throughout the Scriptures: Give thanks!
by Bill Brant · Romans 14:5-6 · Holidays
So as the schedules, demands and pressures of the Holiday Trifecta invade your world, house and family, allow me to offer a short blessing to you and all whom you hold dear
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the real reason for the season and that we must not forget Jesus in all the holiday trappings and mess and reindeer and Santa.
by Phil Ware · John 14:1-4 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware shares about his son coming for Thanksgiving and it reminds him how much God must anticipate his children coming home to him.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware talks about how to keep thanksgiving a part of our daily lives even though we face challenging times.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-16 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly shares very respectfully the reason he wants to say Merry Christmas.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 12:15 · Comfort
Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.
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 Rick Brown · Philippians 2:5-7 · Christmas
Rick Brown finds a Black Friday experience that pushes him back to the real meaning of Christmas and the old Sears Wish Book.
by Sarah Stirman · Philippians 3:7-16 · Holidays
Sarah Stirman reflects on the holiday blues, the ending of Christmas, and the extravagance and expense of the holiday, both modern and old.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we celebrate a holiday, we should do it to honor the Lord.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Luke 22:14-16 · Thanksgiving
Lisa Mikitarian shares an unusual set of Thanksgiving events that took her far from home where she found family in an unlikely place.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Peace
Tom Norvell describes Jesus as the only source of peace in any season.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 91 · Depression
Bill Sherrill reminds us to not let go of our friends who are depressed nor of our joy in the season.
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 8:10-18 · Thanksgiving
Alan Smith shares with us some children's definitions on how the first Thanksgiving happened and reminds us to have a blessed Thanksgiving.
by Paul Lee · Proverbs 23:24 · Fatherhood · Father's Day
Let's teach our sons to be fathers!
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 1:12 · Christmas
Rubel reminds us that Christmas is the season for many things depending on who we are. So let's use this season to be a blessing and not to stir trouble and let's do it responsibly and with grace.
by Joey Cope · Christmas
Sometimes with all the preparation and stress we forget what the real meaning of the holidays is all about.
by Richard Ellis · Mark 6:31 · Christmas
Holidays can be stressful and hectic, here are some good ways to stay on track and protect your holidays.
by Jeff Lee · Exodus 12:24-27 · Holidays
Holidays and special ritual meals for families can be great times to build into the family spiritual traditions.
by Paul Lee · Faith · Missions
Long ago someone made the extra effort to even out the calendar... what extra effort will you make?
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Jesus · Christmas · Lord
We have let the world take Jesus out of Christmas and just make it a secular holiday; let's remember to make sure any holiday we celebrate is to the Lord and put Jesus back into our Christmas celebrations.
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