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 Phil Ware · 2 Thessalonians 2:8
Phil Ware shares insight into sharing the story of Jesus and its power based on his trips to Thailand and Peru and the young men and women with whom he has shared Jesus' story and shared his heart.
by Steve Higginbotham · Romans 14:7 · Influence
Steve Higginbotham reflects on the death of Andy Griffith and reminds us of the importance of our influence.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:16 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his series on last words and first priority, and emphasizes the power of our influence to help others know, follow, and obey Jesus.
by Ron Rose · 1 Thessalonians 2:11 · Godly sorrow · Glorify
Ron Rose reminds us to not let glorify be simply a religious term.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Evangelism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the church is sent, scattered, meant to infiltrate and penetrate the world and make a difference.
by Ron Rose · Philippians 2:15 · Influence
Ron Rose asks us to see beyond all the ugliness in the world and use our influence for good, to be light in darkness and be an agent of transformation.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 2:24 · Gifts
Rubel Shelly talks about using your strengths and interests to do your best and honor God.
by Bill Brant · Romans 13:7 · Honor
It was an email that carried the news. It was one of those things that catches you off guard and makes you think. I needed to express my appreciation, my honor of their work, so I wrote my email and addressed it to their daughter.
by Joe Beam · Ephesians 5:21 · Control
Joe Beam writs about controlling personalities and talks specifically about a former decorated army officer being controlled and how she escaped and kept her marriage together.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:40 · Addiction
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary the mother of Jesus called window to wonder and talks about Mary forming Jesus.
by Phil Ware · 2 Kings 5:1 · Salvation
Phil Ware continues his Old Testament stories called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and talks this week about the unnamed servant girl and Naaman.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware shares insight into the unforgivable sin against the Holy Spirit, or blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, and offers a four point way to invite the Holy Spirit into our world each day.
by Ron Rose · 1 Peter 3:13 · Influence
Ron Rose talks about being the Jesus our friends need today, not just having answers for what we believe.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:15 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his SpiritFire focus on the Holy Spirit, this week looking at what it means to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit.
by Ron Rose · 1 Thessalonians 5:16 · Thanksgiving
Ron Rose reminds us that Thanksgiving is about those who have blessed us and our being a blessing back by letting them know and thanking them.
by Mike Barres · Luke 10:1 · Leadership
Mike Barres reminds us about the power of leadership and encourages us to prayerfully step up if asked.
by Alan Garner · 1 Chronicles 4:10 · Wisdom
Alan Garner describes a prayer and exhortation he gave at the Volunteers of America meeting and how wisdom and opportunity can be found in caring for the trials and troubles of those around us.
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 · 1 Thessalonians 4:1 · Influence
Tom Norvell shares with us some insights from 1 Thessalonians and how to life a quiet life and honor God and win the hearts of outsiders.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 2:14 · Influence
Tom Norvell reminds us that we are to carry the aroma of Jesus with us wherever we go -- some will like it, some will not, but God will be pleased!
by Larry Davies · Matthew 16:17 · Church
Larry Davies takes the story of "The Little Engine that Could" and applies it to church.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Colossians 4:6 · Influence
Lisa Mikitarian shares with us an experience she had buying New Balance shoes on eBay and how the seller blessed her life in a special way.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 1:18 · Joy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that so much of what the world sees in us is unhappy and dour, but Jesus was involved in life, joy, and friendship to show that it is the direction of our lives and not necessarily the acts themselves that make things holy or unhol
by Alan Smith · Colossians 4:2 · Opportunity
Alan Smith reminds us that we must take every opportunity we can to follow the will of God.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:5 · Work
Rubel Shelly reminds us that for Christians all of life is a place of sacred activity, especially our work.