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 Steve Ridgell · Luke 9:23
Following Jesus is difficult ... but worth it. Sacrifice leads to joy, peace, hope, and purpose.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:1 · Praise
Tom Norvell reflects on the greatness of God inspired by Psalm 145.
by Elaine Hardt · 2 Timothy 3:16 · Bible
Elaine Hardt shares some helpful suggestions for small group Bible study.
by Wesley Shutt · 1 Peter 1:3 · Death · Church · Depression
Do you ever feel out of place? Like you just don't belong? Maybe when you're visiting with a group of acquaintances, and you just can't seem to relate to them.
by Ann Voskamp · Romans 7:1 · Ministry
Ann Voskamp shares a trip to minister to homeless people in Toronto and a struggling homeless addict that takes off his mask and speaks the truth.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 12:36 · Speech
Tom Norvell reminds us to guard our words by praying for speech coming out of Psalm 143
by Phil Ware · Genesis 8:6
Phil Ware writes about children being valued for who they are.
by Jenny Runkel · Ephesians 5:17 · Parenting
Jenny Runkel reminds us of the rules of improv and shows us how to use them in our parenting!
by Rubel Shelly · Isaiah 40:31 · Goal
Rubel Shelly reminds us to not settle for cramped spaces, especially cramped spaces in our minds!
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his messages out of Colossians; this one focuses on Jesus being enough and anything added to Him is less.
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 6:5 · Forgiveness
Tom Norvell reminds us that forgiveness means the Lord erases our records of sins.
by Rubel Shelly · Pessimism
Rubel Shelly deals with the seemingly unending pessimism in human ways.
by Rob Frazier · Matthew 6:33 · Worry
Rob Frazier sees a girl overcoming a handicap and it reminds him how we need to address our financially troubling times.
by Ron Rose · Proverbs 27:6
Ron Rose shares some beautiful insights on friendship and the importance of a friend to living the abundant life.
by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:1
Paul Faulkner reminds us of our freedom in Christ to serve and find God's blessing.
by Phil Ware · Luke 22:24 · Service
Phil Ware reminds us of an old story describing heaven and hell and how the difference between the two is whether or not people serve each other.
by Steve Ridgell · 1 John 1:10 · Authenticity
The reality of Christian life is not that we do not sin. It is seen in how we react to our sin.
by Dr. Tom Pousche · Exodus 13:17 · Test
Tom Pousche uses his big experience to help him better understand the need for testing to prepare us for the journey ahead.
by Tom Norvell · Attitude
Tom Norvell talks about the struggles of moving and the way people in customer service promise more than they can deliver.
by Alan Smith · Colossians 1:26 · Negative · Mystery
Alan Smith talks about the concept of mystery from Colossians and Ephesians and how God has revealed his mystery.
by Patrick D. Odum · Colossians 3:17 · Thanksgiving
Patrick Odum challenges us to see the basic call of our lives to live for Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:1 · Witnessing
Phil Ware talks about persecution of believers today and how we can make a difference.
by Tom Norvell · John 15:10 · Wedding
Tom Norvell talks about his son's wedding and how everyone sacrificed to do what the bride and groom wanted and this allowed complete joy to bless everyone.
by Brenda Terrell · Ephesians 3:20 · Family
Brenda Terrell shares her dreams and how God has more than answered them in ways she didn't expect.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Samuel 16:7 · Submit
Rubel Shelly talks about the shallowness of the Chinese to place appearance above all things and then pass it off as something else.
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