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 · Matthew 10:40-42 · To Do List
Interruptions and surprise visitors are not bad things in a busy day of ministry; they are an answer to prayer.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 5:7-8
A little girls interruptions become the occasion for seeing how much God loves and listens to us.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:41-45 · Service
Being in positions of leadership and authority doesn't give us the right to be above the law, but instead should give us the opportunity to serve in love.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:29 · Speech
We need to learn that there is a time to be silent.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 22:36-40 · Witnessing
We've got to show the world that we will actually love them way we claim we will.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:13-16 · Example
The interconnectedness of our world isn't bad, but really an opportunity to do good and bring redemptive influence.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Peter 3:4 · Beauty
We are so caught up in looking good and yet do so little to focus on what really makes us beautiful and fit!
by Alan Smith · Ephesians 5:25 · Marriage
The years in marriage can sometimes mean that we take each other for granted; we mustn't let that happen.
by Mart Waltenbaugh · Matthew 23:12 · Service
What can a husband do to bless his wife on Thanksgiving?
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:32 · Forgiveness
A lady forgives the incredible bad thing done to her by a teenager to give him another chance on life.
by Joseph Mazella · 1 Samuel 24:19 · Kindness
Kindness is a trait of God that we need to have and to share.
by Joey Cope · Ephesians 4:29-32 · Forgiveness · Reconcile
Driver's Ed teaches us that we have to drive responsibly for everyone, not just ourselves!
by Russ Lawson · John 13:44-45 · Example
When the world sees us, do we show that we are willing to admit our failures and seek to make things right?
by Steve Higginbotham · Marriage
We must learn to be much more selfless and much less self-serving in our marriage relationships.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 · Worship
Heaven's grace can be heard in the tune that is sung by God's people in worship, fellowship, and sacrifice.
by Philip Gulley · Romans 12:15 · Friendship
One of the kindness things we can do is simply hold a friends hand and listen to his or her pain and problems.
by Alan Smith · Luke 19:2-5 · Name
A story reminds us of how important it is to know people by their name and treat them with dignity.
by Rubel Shelly · Attitude
Unwillingness to receive a gift is sad: mean-ness, unkindness, and rejection are even worse, whether the gift is cookies or a cross.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:1-4
The real point of life is being willing to be a friend those who need relationships.
by Kelly Breece · Ruth 1:14-19 · Women
Women, sisters in Christ, are such a blessing for support, friendship, help and encouragement.
by Nancy Gavin · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving
Christmas is about giving and not receiving, especially when we can give gifts that bless others and continue giving after we are gone.
by Joey Cope · Colossians 4:6 · Gracious
Sometimes we get the service we suggest by the way we present ourselves to others.
by Joseph Mazella · 1 Thessalonians 4:1 · Christmas
Wouldn't the world be a better place if we lived as each day were Christmas?
by Joey Cope · James 5:7 · Patience
Sometimes it takes some people many years to truly bloom, but we must be patient because when they do it is senstational!
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