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 · Matthew 23:11 · Servant
Phil Ware reminds us that nothing we do in the Lord's name is insignificant, unimportant, or forgotten by God who loves us and remembers and rewards us for what we do.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · Easter
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Easter is not over as long as Jesus' followers, Christians, his disciples, live out the evidence of his resurrection in their lives by the way they treat others.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 9:41 · Kindness
Tom Norvell reminds us that little things are not really little things and that they often are the difference between life and missing out on life.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly takes us to El Paso and shares a story that will warm our hearts about a coach, a boy, a team, and good sportsmanship.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 16:13-27 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on The Story by looking at Peter's confession of Jesus and how Jesus takes flawed, broken, messed-up people and builds his church that is unstoppable.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:13-16 · Compassion
Phil Ware shares a recent heart-gripping moment they had with their compassion child from Uganda and what it all means as he remembers a trip from 5 years ago with Compassion Bloggers.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 10:25-27 · Thanksgiving · Thankful
Rubel Shelly tells the story of a man finding $1200 and not being thanked when he returned it and he talks about the principle of being a good Samaritan.
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:13-27 · Communion
Phil Ware talks about what is core to our faith and then ties it to everyday meals as well as our celebration of the Lord's Supper.
by Russ Lawson · 1 Timothy 2:4 · Incarnation · Inclusion
Russ Lawson reminds us that kids can say something wrongly, but at the same time remind us of greater truth.
by Phil Ware · 2 Kings 11:1-3 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about the Christmas star that actually began to shine many years before the Magi found it!
by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 3:19-21
Phil Ware is continuing his trip through The Story and focusing this week on the life, ministry and book of Samuel.
by Tim Archer · Revelation 11:15 · Vote
Many different men and women will step up to rule the nations of this world. But one truth will remain unchanging: God reigns and will reign for ever and ever.
by Phil Ware · Exodus 3 · Ministry
Phil Ware continues his use of The Story material and focuses on God calling Moses.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:12 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly reminds us that gentleness is much in need in every area of life.
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 Thom Lemmons · Romans 3:23 · Grace
Thom Lemmons reminds us that we all need grace.
by Ron Rose · John 13:35 · Responsibility · Reputation
Ron Rose reminds us that we can be someone who argues or someone who is known for loving others.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 2:22 · Change · Champion
Ruble Shelly helps think through some of the challenges of change!
by Rick Brown · Romans 15:7 · Hospitality
Rick Brown challenges us to be welcoming to those who are outsiders and those we do not know.
by Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · Incarnation
Phil Ware talks about why he and about 100 others go to Peru each year when it costs so much.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 2:13-15 · Values · Vote
Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is really no such thing as the Christian vote, but a reality that politics often uses religion and religion gets used in politics, but the kingdom of God comes in different ways.
by Bill Sherrill · Luke 2:14 · Christmas
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the manger and the promises given to Mary would make the Cross seem impossible to understand until the empty tomb and the resurrection brought back the praise the angels gave on the day he was born.
by Phil Ware · John 1:14-18 · Christmas
Phil Ware goes over a number of inaccuracies that have crept in to our telling of the story of Jesus at Christmas, but reminds us that the main thing is that Jesus came for everyone and the more we know the story, the more we know it is true.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 2:1-4 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly helps clarify that Jesus is a historical figure and real, not something imaginary like the Easter Bunny, tooth fairy, and Santa Claus.
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