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 Alan Smith · Matthew 5:6 · God
Can we spend any special, focused, time thinking about nothing but God? It is hard, but we must learn to do so.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 86:1 · Worship
The words of an old song remind us of our deep need for God and longing for him.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:33 · Forgetfulness · Finish
Jesus accomplished all he was sent to do because he put God's kingdom and his righteousness first.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Psalm 118:24 · Train · Today
A grandchild celebrates birthday one and a grandmother celebrates birthday fifty and both rejoice in the gift of now.
by Patrick D. Odum · Exodus 20:2-3 · Priorities
World Cup was such a big deal that even the monks in Thailand changed their priorities, but we must work to keep God number one in our hearts at all times.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 3:5-8 · First
We must realize that rules and deep thought are both necessary if we are to figure out how to live for God in a world like ours.
by Bill Sherrill · Revelation 2:2-5 · Spirituality
For God, losing our loving passion for His Son and His Kingdom is a major concern and we should repent!
by Mike Barres · John 4:13-15 · Thirst
We try to slake our thirst but only Jesus can truly satisfy.
by Steve Puckett · Revelation 2:1-5 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
So often we force new Christians into the mold of something or someone who isn't really Jesus.
by Terra D. Brimberry · Proverbs 31 · School
A mother's prayer for a child going to school for the first time.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Samuel 1:27-28 · School
Letting go, whether to death or to school is hard, but when we do, let's let them go to God's care.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 25
How well do we care for the least of these -- the poor, the hungry, the tired, the faitn.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Christian Living · Kingdom · Priorities
We should be a Christian and seek Christ's purposes for our life and his Kingdom as our first priority.
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