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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.

The King Who Shares Our Wounds

by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 12:20 · Women · Wounds

Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos and invite us to welcome Jesus, God who came to us to share our wounds and we see this in his manger and cross, the thrones on which he was exalted and

As we come to understand God as the King willing to show us his wounds, then share our wounds, the birth of Jesus takes on a fresh and powerful new meaning.

ADVENT brings us KINGDOM

by James Nored and Phil Ware · Luke 2:4-20 · Advent

Phil Ware shares Scriptures and James Nored shares an inspirational video regarding the blessings and significance of Advent, Jesus' coming to earth as God in human flesh as our Savior and Lord.

Advent is the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth and bringing God's heavenly Kingdom shown in his ministry, lived by his people, and ultimately experienced at his return!

It's the Little Moments

by Melissa Troyer · Ephesians 5:15-16 · Addiction

Melissa Troyer writes insightfully about her husband, Daniel, and his way of seizing small moments to be there for his family despite being in a very stressful time in grad school.

He grasps those little moments so well. Pulls the kids close, chooses to go play frisbee or a game of Uno, just because.

ADVENT brings us HOPE

by James Nored and Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:1-3 · Advent

Phil Ware shares Scriptures and James Nored shares an inspirational video regarding the blessings and significance of Advent, Jesus' coming to earth as God in human flesh as our Savior and Lord.

Advent is the celebration of Jesus' coming to earth as the Son of God and our Savior. Inextinguishable hope is just one of the blessings of ADVENT!

'... and thankful!'

by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:13-16 · Thankful

Phil Ware finishes his November series of giving thanks and focuses on our mission or call from God.

Give thanks for this?

When Endings Are Complicated, God Is Still Gracious

by Ron Rose · Nehemiah 6:16 · Providence

Ron Rose reminds us that not all faith stories have happy endings and that sometimes we have to wade on through tragedy with faith.

What do you do when the endings are not always happy ones?

'...and thankful!'

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11 · Aging

Phil Ware continues his series tied to Thanksgiving called "...and thankful" and this week he is thankful for the longing to move toward Jesus and pursue the things of God.

That passion to pursue Jesus must never die!

In Everything Give Thanks... in EVERYTHING!

by Melissa Troyer · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · Thankful

Melissa Troyer reminds us that giving thanks -- and finding reasons to give thanks -- is a decision we make every day in all circumstances, especially when it is hard to be thankful!

And there I began hunting out places of worship through tears of joy in pain.

'...and thankful!'

by Phil Ware · Acts 14:27

Phil Ware continues his 4 part series on Thanksgiving and how important it is for churches to leverage change and growth in in their church families.

So we are supposed to give thanks for this?

Living vs. Life

by Paul Faulkner · 1 Timothy 5:8 · Work

Life is more than making a living, it's making a life.

What's the difference between making a living and making a life?

'...and thankful!'

by Phil Ware · Colossians 4:2

Phil Ware begins a 4 part November series on giving thanks just in time for the Thanksgiving season.

What happens the other 51 weeks of the year?

Apples in Autumn

by Katha Winther · Psalm 100:1-5 · Family · Autumn

Katha Winther talks about the good gifts of autumn and the signs of the fall season.

So many good things in fall!

Biblical Marriage

by Lee Wilson · Ephesians 5:21-6:4 · Marriage

Lee Wilson goes back to the beginning of Scripture and as an experienced relationship coach, invites people to look at God's plan to make marriages thrive.

Not an archaic form of subjugation but a divine and brilliant system for harmony, mutual enrichment, and voluntary submission!

What is Core: Worshiping

by Phil Ware · Hebrews 12:28 · Worship

Phil Ware finishes his series on What is Core by talking about worship and the importance of meeting together in big and small groups, but also living out the life God has called us to lead, being a reflection of the righteous character and gracious compa

Why do we put so much emphasis on worship in the box and not in our everyday lives?

The Mystery of the Fall Season

by Melissa Troyer · Ephesians 3:16-17 · Autumn

Melissa Troyer reminds us that fall beckons us to grasp the last beauty and color of the season before winter overtakes us and to celebrate God's goodness in the changing of the season.

God is inviting us to grow, to let Him cultivate deep and unseen yet intimate connection through those 'barren

What is Core: Communing

by Phil Ware · Matthew 26:17-35 · Core

Phil Ware talks about what is core to our faith and then ties it to everyday meals as well as our celebration of the Lord's Supper and the things of first importance in 1 Corinthians 15:1-7.

When we gather in Jesus' name, something transcendent happens: the Lord is present with us!

What is CORE: Training

by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Great Commission

Phil Ware continues his series on What is CORE focusing on the training -- teaching to obey -- element of the Great Commission.

Our practice of omitting from the Lord's Great Commission is more likely based on our preference for the attractional model of doing church.

What is CORE: Baptizing

by Phil Ware · Romans 6:3-7 · Baptism

Phil Ware continues his series on "What is CORE" by talking about baptism and why it is important.

God has given us a way to experience the saving work Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection.

What is CORE: Going

by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Great Commission

Phil Ware continues his series on "What is CORE" by focusing on Jesus' final and intentional last command to make disciples of all nations, and emphasizes the first process of doing that: GOING!

True disciples of the Lord haven't stopped going ever since Jesus commanded it!

What's Really Important

by Paul Faulkner · Proverbs 3:5-6 · Important

Paul Faulkner reminds us that most folks miss the point of life entirely because they don't know what is really important.

How do you know the difference?

What IS CORE: Disciple-making

by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Disciple Making

Phil Ware continues his series on "What is CORE" by focusing on Jesus' final and intentional last command to make disciples of all nations.

When I die, my prayer is that Jesus will tell me that my life has honored his final command with even more passion and purpose. How about you?

What Is Core: Believing

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 · Creation · Core

Phil Ware begins a series of messages on what is core, or what is at the heart of what we must believe and do to be true disciples of Jesus, today.

What is most important for us to believe and do as disciples of Jesus, today?

Chasing Rabbits

by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 · Journey

Ron Rose shares how God has taught him that the real answers are not in the smooth, seamless, well-thought-out passages, but in the journey chasing His rabbits!

Instead of responding to my requests, Abba whispers, 'Let's chase rabbits!'

Where the Lines Blur

by Melissa Troyer · Psalm 139:8-12 · Presence

Melissa Troyer is on the road with her family visiting West Texas where she was raised and she and her family encounter God in an old rest stop where earth and sky meet in a glorious gold, pink, and orange reminder of God's presence.

But here in the place where lines blur, between land and sky, that small fold between day and night, the very place where great danger lies, it is here where we experience God's presence like never before.

Geshem: The Water of Heaven

by Lois Tverberg · Deuteronomy 11:11-12 · Wealth · Water

Dr. Lois Tverberg talks about 'geshem' or water, and how God set up Israel to need God to supply their water and make them strong, not their location or their efforts or their wisdom!

When God chose a land for his people, he didn't choose a place where they could have security because of their own efforts, he chose a land where they would be far more dependent on him!

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