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 Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:4
A coach's first responsibility is to coach his own son!
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:5 · Thanksgiving
We need to recover the lost art of giving thanks and there are some steps we can take to do just that.
by Katha Winther · 2 Peter 1:3-10
While we can get sickened by election rhetoric, sometimes good lessons can be learned from good men!
by Straight from the Bible · James 1:26-27 · Prayer for the Nation
True religion is more than just spouting off religious phrases and remaining isolated from worldly people -- it means to take the sin and worldliness out of people and take care of them.
by Straight from the Bible · Amos 5:6-24 · Prayer for the Nation
God convicts Israel because of her sin. We must pray not to be this nation.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:4-7 · Change
There are some things that are good to change, but there a some we cannot compromise on.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 8:17 · Revenge · Judgment
We enjoy seeing justice happen on earth because it happens so infrequently here.
by Larry Zinck · Mark 10:43-45 · Service
While we don't like the thought of being a doormat, the example of Jesus teaches us some things about our need to serve others.
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 · Matthew 23:11 · Service
It's amazing what happens when no one worries about who gets the credit.
by Bill Denton · Luke 22:27
While it may not be fun, service is the role of Jesus!
by Alan Smith · John 14:5-6 · Listening
Listen to the Lord, don't seek the advice of those who don't truly know the truth.
by Kathy Bailey · Exodus 2:24-25 · Thanksgiving
Take notice of God's grace and share it.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 13:44 · Giving · Generosity · Tithing
Sacrifices that allow us to share in the life of God should bring us joy.
by Kelly Breece · Malachi 3:10 · Generosity
Sometimes we get surprised at how quickly the Lord shows us to trust him; especially in the area of tithing!
by Russ Lawson · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · Easter · Death · Sacrifice
The Cross must be more than a mere magical symbol to ward off evil, it must be the power of God for our lives.
by Danny Sims · Jesus · Incarnation · Vision
To remember anew how God sees me through the lenses of His love is a priceless gift. I was reminded in communion last Sunday, looking at my son, seeing God's son.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Discipleship · Rich · Sacrifice
We are called to be Christ-centered, not self-centered.
by Jim Clark · John 13:14-15 · Giving · Responding
We bless because we have been blessed.
by Larry Zinck · Children · Evangelism · Missions
While we talk about giving up things for the sake of the Kingdom, are we willing to give up our children to go to the mission field?
by Alan Smith · Isaiah 53:5 · Sacrifice
Jesus' scars are beautiful to those of us it has saved.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 148:1-13 · God · Abba Father · Beauty
The heavens declare God's glory, it's just our complaints that get in the way!
by Phil Ware · John 12:30-33 · Jesus · Salvation · Love
God communicated his love in a way that people of every language can understand: he did it through Jesus' death on the Cross.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 2:3 · Kindness · Prejudice · Respect
Listen to how you talk about others and see what you find: is it prejudice or humility?
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