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 Rick Brown · Matthew 22:37 · Marriage
Rick Brown challenges us to really love each other in active ways for one week after having seen a shocking ad during the Super Bowl.
by Joe Beam · 1 Corinthians 7:2 · Sexuality
Joe Beam answers questions about a husband's desire and the need for lovemaking in marriage for the wife.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 Corinthians 13:4 · Valentine
Sarah Stirman talks about Valentine's Day and what it means to be really in love and to share love.
by Ron Rose · Proverbs 13:22 · Legacy
Ron Rose shares with us about legacy, faith, children, grandchildren, funerals, and the real inheritance we need to set aside for those who come after us.
by Joe Beam · 1 Corinthians 15:53 · Sexuality
Joe Beam answers a question about low sexual desire after a heart attack and what a wife should do in this situation.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 14:25 · Jesus
Jesus is worth investigating and Christians should encourage people to take enough time to evaluate his value.
by Patrick D. Odum · Acts 4:13 · Faith
Patrick Odum shares insights on sharing our faith in the public square using the reaction to Rick Warren's prayer at President Obama's inauguration.
by Phil Ware · Luke 10:25 · Neighbor
Phil Ware talks about the parable of the Good Samaritan and how Jesus calls us to neighboring.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 4:11 · Faithfulness
Rubel Shelly reminds us the nature of heroism is about being diligent and faithful to our everyday tasks like Sully.
by Tom Norvell · John 1:14 · Jesus
Tom Norvell looks at our humanity and sees behind it all our need for Jesus.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26 · Homebound
Phil Ware continues his discussion on serving those who are homebound in our church communities.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 90:10 · Time · Eternal
We need to have an eternal perspective on things. Our lives here are finite, but God offers life without end.
by Phil Ware · James 5:19 · Community
Phil Ware looks at Matthew 18 and radical community in our churches.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26 · Homebound
Phil Ware talks about how we can help provide and be community to those who cannot get away from home or care facilities and he asks for our input on how we can help them do this.
by Joe Beam · Hebrews 13:4 · Marriage
Joe Beam's weekly questions and answers on marriage and love.
by Steve Ridgell · Philippians 4:12 · Future
In a world that is facing an uncertain future, Christians know that Jesus is the one certain thing we can count on.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 5:14 · Neighbor
Rubel Shelly talks about the difference between being a legalist and a good neighbor when one is above the law.
by Warren Baldwin · 2 Timothy 1:14
Warren Baldwin reminds us of what God has entrusted us with to invest in our lives in ministry and receive interest on his investment.
by Danny Sims · John 15:13 · Jesus
Danny Sims takes a weird mixture of folks and reminds us that we are what we are, so look at your life and see if that is who you want to be!
by Mike Barres · Matthew 3:11 · Holy Spirit
Mike Barres talks about burning wood and the fire forcing out the moisture so it can burn brighter and longer.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 12:1 · Focus
Sarah Stirman talks about running and rolling her ankle and how it made her afraid to focus on the goal and see the sights.
by Phil Ware · John 17:3
Phil Ware begins a series of messages on knowing God and being drawn into a relationship with Him.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:3 · Jesus
Rubel Shelly reminds us of another way to be like Jesus and be above the law in a good way.
by Sarah Stirman · John 3:16 · 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 Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:10 · Achievement
Tom Norvell looks at how the disciples must have felt right after Jesus' death and then talks about a year ending and the New Year beginning.