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 Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 John 4:4 · Holy Spirit
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to reassure us of our victory through Christ because of the Holy Spirit's presence within us as God's children.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · John 1:14 · Identity
James Nored and Phil Ware challenge us to answer the same question Jesus asked his first followers at Caesarea Philippi: 'Who do you say I am?'
by Max Lucado · Galatians 6:4 · Grace · Gifts · Integrity
Max Lucado reminds us that God didn't call us to be anyone else, but calls us to be the person whom he made for his purposes.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 16:16 · Jesus
Even when Jesus was here, people discussed who he really was. They still do. You have to decide who he is. What you decide will make all the difference.
by Tim Archer · John 13:3 · Identity
Knowing who we are and where we are going frees us to do anything that needs doing.
by Kay Talley · John 1:12 · Identity
We don't find our identity in our roles or our status. Our identity is found in Jesus Christ.
by Steve Ridgell · Matthew 5:14 · Identity
Christianity is a public commitment. It must not be hidden.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 6:10 · Grace
Phil Ware challenges us to look at our identity built around the question of "Who are you?" and the answer framed by the work of Jesus.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Jesus
Mike Barres talks about a plaque in his office that spells out Jesus, but many folks don't see the name, just like most folks besides Anna and Simeon didn't see Jesus for who he truly was; but will we see him?
by Amy Grant · Matthew 10:29 · Children
What will it take for us to realize our great value to God simply because he wants us to love him and be with him?
by Alan Smith · Romans 8:14 · Identity · Children of God
We are God's children and that sense of identity should be crucial in our lives.
by Melva Cooper · 2 Corinthians 2:14 · Christian Living · Jesus · Example
God wants people to smell the aroma of Christ when they are around us!
by Russ Lawson · 1 Peter 4:3 · Christian Living · Character · Identity
Don't let peer pressure make you do what is wrong; just do the right thing.
by Phil Ware · Mark 5:1 · God · Abba Father · Encourage
We are God's children; let's not let anything steal away our identity!
by Patrick D. Odum · Isaiah 43:1 · Forgiveness · Purpose · Grace
God has given us a new name and a new identity to go with his purposes; let's not let the world stick us with any of our old names.