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 Tom Norvell · Ephesians 2:10 · Disaster
Tom Norvell talks about our desire to go good and how strong it is and how we battle against the desire to do evil.
by Tom Norvell · Ephesians 2:1-10 · Purpose
Tom Norvell reminds us that we were saved from what we were to be what we are: God's people created with purpose to do good works.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Matthew 11:5 · Service
Teresa Bell Kindred shares some ideas about New Year's resolutions and living for others.
by Phil Ware · Luke 10:29-37 · Delivered
Phil Ware uses a car full of girls running out of gas on the way to church to connect Jesus' ministry and Moses' call to our opportunity to be God's tools of deliverance in the lives of those around us.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 18:16 · Accountability
Rubel Shelly's night with a little girl in a restaurant reminds him of who God actually is.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:1-10 · Grace
Phil Ware writes about the grace of God to save us from sin and for holy living.
by Mike Barres · Revelation 3:15 · Following Jesus · On Fire
Mike Barres challenges us to die to self so we can catch fire with the Spirit of the Lord.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 118:7 · Help
Rubel Shelly shares insights on being helpful and how it's part of our being created in the image of God.
by Marsha Jordan · Titus 3:8
Marsha Jordan reminds us that we may not have the skill set or talents we would choose for ourselves, but we can still change the world through small acts of love.
by Russ Lawson · Colossians 4:6 · Speech
Russ Lawson reminds us to say the right thing all the time.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware thinks through the implications of Jesus' death for us.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 Peter 4:10-11 · Encourage
Patrick Odum shares about the compliment guys and how they bless people and how we can, too.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:12 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly describes a rare but beautiful story of sportsmanship that helps us prepare for March madness.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 11:32-40 · Achievement
Phil Ware shares about two people passing from life and how their quiet lives of service were essential to the work of God's Kingdom.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 7:2-5 · Hypocrisy
Patrick Odum writes about firefighters burning down their own station, hypocrites, criticism, and our desire to run others down.
by Patrick D. Odum · Acts 4:13 · Faith
Patrick Odum shares insights on sharing our faith in the public square using the reaction to Rick Warren's prayer at President Obama's inauguration.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 5:14 · Neighbor
Rubel Shelly talks about the difference between being a legalist and a good neighbor when one is above the law.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:3-4 · Jesus
Rubel Shelly reminds us of another way to be like Jesus and be above the law in a good way.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 145:8-10 · Gracious
Tom Norvell uses Psalm 145 to remind us how loving, compassionate, and gracious the LORD is to us, rich toward us in compassion, love, and grace in every day of life.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:7-8 · Kindness
Alan Smith shares a story about Doug Nichols in India while he was in a sanatarium and how his service opened the door to his evangelism.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Missions
Phil Ware shares a reminder that not only must we do good and live morally, but we must not forget the main thing, letting others know about Jesus!
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 Paul Faulkner · Galatians 5:1-6
Paul Faulkner reminds us of our freedom in Christ to serve and find God's blessing.
by Rubel Shelly · Philemon 1:7 · Kindness
Rubel Shelly shares a great story of how simple kindness and candy help heal old wounds and made friends out of enemies.
by Mike Barres · Ephesians 4:32 · Kindness
Mike Barres reminds us to be thoughtful to others and one way to do that is to remember those who have been thoughtful to us.
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