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 Max Lucado · 1 Corinthians 2:9 · Parousia
Max Lucado writes about the high cost of doing God's work and the hope, joy, and crown we will glory in when we go to be with Jesus and it will be all about people!
by Phil Ware · John 6:33 · Terminal Illness · Fear
Phil Ware continues his series the Big Four fears we have, Deep, Demonic, Disease, and Death and reminds us that Jesus has been here, will not abandon us or forsake us, and will see us through.
by Phillip Morrison · Psalm 125:2 · Heaven
Phillip Morrison continues his encouraging words with an especially relevant piece on Egypt and going home.
by Tim Archer · Ecclesiastes 7:10 · Future · Past
Don't dwell on the past. Don't despair about the present. Look to the future and know that God is going to do wonderful things. And let that fill you with hope.
by Phil Ware · John 10:10 · Humility
Phil Ware continues his series on Luke 8 and 9 and this week he focuses on what each of these events has in common -- in each one, someone falls at the feet of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:5 · Faith · Expectations
Phil Ware continues his series on Out of the Box and Luke 8 and Luke 9 and the limiting expectations we have for encountering and meeting God.
by Ron Rose · Romans 8:15
Ron Rose talks about his adopted grand daughter Halle Grace and how important hugs are to her.
by Larry Davies · John 8:12 · Satan · Saved
Larry Davies reminds us of the power of a story about lighthouses and how Jesus is our lighthouse.
by Phillip Morrison · Psalm 139:10 · Peace
Phillip Morrison reminds us where the beautiful and moving song, "When Peace Like a River" came from -- the tragedy of Horatio Spafford and a shipwreck.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:10 · Mission
Phil Ware writes about a group of young men and young women interning in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and the cultural and racial melting pot that is the church.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 Thessalonians 4:13
Christians grieve the loss of loved ones, but we grieve differently because even in death we have hope of a better life.
by Phil Ware · Luke 8:22
Phil Ware reminds us about the battle for our lives and that Jesus is the only one with control over the demons, the deep, the diseases, and death.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16 · Help
Phil Ware offers some practical and important advice on what to do to help in the devastation caused by tornadoes.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 1:18
Phil Ware writes about interim ministry and his partners, and how we can be a 'Yes" church.
by Phil Ware · Mothers
Phil Ware uses the story of Eve and Seth to give us encouragement for those times when we think we've failed as a parent.
by Rick Brown · Revelation 4:1 · Worship
Rick Brown reminds us that in the middle of our chaotic world and the catastrophic things that have happened recently, worship still brings us into the presence of God and gives us a reason to go on!
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Resurrection
Phil Ware continues his series that parallels The Story and he brings us to the resurrection of Jesus through the humiliation of his disciples and himself and tying his message to the garments of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:1 · Delivered
Phil Ware continues with his series on The Story focusing on the What Is and Who Is and the Why Is of Jesus' coming.
by Russ Lawson · 1 John 1:10 · Confess
Russ Lawson reminds us that to err is human, that we sin, we mess up, we falter, we are wrong, we make mistakes, but God is in the cleansing and forgiving business and can take care of it if we will admit it and ask for forgiveness.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 4:10
Tom Norvell uses Paul's words to the Corinthians to help us know that we can keep on the journey of faith and not lose heart.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Corinthians 16:22 · New Year
Rubel Shelly writes about the New Year, 2013, and talks about what the year will bring and also about being superstitious.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · New Year
Ron Rose writes about redemption and even more of sanctification, the slow work of God to transform us into something new and better and more like Him and reminds us that this is a process.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2:10 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly puts Christmas into perspective by talking about Easter and the resurrection hope of the Savior.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about the Christmas star that actually began to shine many years before the Magi found it!
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:16 · Thanksgiving
Phil Ware talks about how to keep thanksgiving a part of our daily lives even though we face challenging times.
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