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 Phillip Morrison · Matthew 22:36-40 · Refresh · Refugees
Phillip Morrison is back as our conscience asking us about how we sort through the refugee crisis in Syria and what are we going to do about it.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:5-11
Phil Ware and the Heartlight.org and verseoftheday.com and aYearwithJesus.com ask you to please see what you can do!
by Ron Rose · Hebrews 13:7 · Friendship
Ron Rose reflects on the movie "The Bucket List" and a man who gave his life for his friend in Iraq and challenges us to thank our friends like that and to be a friend like that.
by Kim Shoemaker · 1 John 1:7-9 · Fellowship
Fellowship is so crucial and even more so in places that are hostile to faith: we must take advantage of our freedom to have fellowship.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:18-20 · Sacrifice
Is the high cost of freedom worth the price? Am I living up to the price paid for my freedom?
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 11 · Death
Story of Pat Tillman losing his life and living life in his own unique way.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Peter 1:5-8 · Perseverance · Stress · Endurance
Strength for trials -- heroic and righteous behaviors -- don't just spring up, but are built into the fabric of our everyday lives through faithfulness in small things.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:13-16 · Kindness · Respect · Gentleness
Marines in Iraq are learning to win people over by showing respect and courtesy rather than using their guns.
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