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 Bill Brant · Matthew 6:13 · Heaven · Celebration
A dying boy reminds us of the things we should celebrate
by Steve Ridgell · Daniel 2:44 · Kingdom
The countries and powers of this world do not last. I want to belong to a kingdom that lasts forever. I do.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:10
Phil Ware shares insight in his LifeWORDS series on the resurrection sayings of Jesus and how Jesus forgave and empowered his failures, his disciples, by this forgiveness.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Luke 22:14-16 · Thanksgiving
Lisa Mikitarian shares an unusual set of Thanksgiving events that took her far from home where she found family in an unlikely place.
by Alan Smith · Colossians 1:26-27 · Negative · Mystery
Alan Smith talks about the concept of mystery from Colossians and Ephesians and how God has revealed his mystery.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 16:17-20 · Church
Larry Davies takes the story of "The Little Engine that Could" and applies it to church.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:1-2 · Kingdom
Rubel Shelly reminds us that God's redemption isn't just about the future, but about living fully human lives now!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 16:13-16 · Church
Phil Ware challenges us to think about how we view church and asks how we can make it a gathering of people committed to the Kingdom of God.
by Phil Ware · Revelation 7:9-12 · Heaven
Phil Ware describes a precious moment on his trip to Kampala and the work with Compassion International.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:10 · Future
Paul Faulkner reminds us that we need to live for the present to help others and keep our focus on the matters of the Kingdom rather than let our lives get filled with regret for the past.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 28:18-20 · Evangelism
Larry Davies reminds us that igniting people's passion is what it's all about in the life of the church and we need to do that, then turn them loose and let them go!
by Phil Ware · Mark 2:23-3:6 · Evangelism
We are called to live in the strong currents where Jesus' Kingdom meets the world and those trapped by darkness, but we need to know there is both danger and richness.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 3:4 · Kingdom
Rubel Shelly talks about the kinds of ways the Kingdom of God grows and spreads, quietly, gently, in the faithful, every day actions of real people.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 · Death
During tax season it is always important to be reminded that life is a whole lot more than living to pay taxes, in fact, God wants us to have life that is full of purpose and meaning.
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 Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Church
Church is found where people who make up the Lord's Body are at work doing Kingdom business.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Kingdom · Citizenship
Our first and primary citizenship must be our allegiance to the Kingdom of God.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Kingdom
Let's not just be thrill seekers, but also Kingdom seekers.
by Lynn Anderson · Matthew 28:18-20 · Church Growth
Four diferent approaches to church planting.
by Patrick D. Odum · 2 Timothy 3:5 · Holy Spirit · Power
The gospel is about a lot more than words -- without the power of a transformed life it means little.
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.
by Melva Cooper · Exodus 15:18 · Heaven
Some things come and go, but this one thing is always in season and this season never ends.
by Cary Branscum · Luke 17:11-21 · Jesus · Grace · Thanksgiving
Jesus brings us gracious gifts, but if we receive the gift without thanking and praising Him, we miss out on the Sudden Kingdom.
by Phil Ware · Luke 22:24-27 · Attitude · Affirm · Achievement
While in the world the folks who are the secret to success don't get noticed, God notices the servants among us and so must we.
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