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 Melissa Troyer · Psalm 139:13-16 · Birth
Melissa Troyer shares the challenging and agonizing and glorious moments of giving birth through several difficult deliveries and remembers all the key people who have formed her into the woman she has become.
by Ann Voskamp · John 3:16 · Passion
Ann Voskamp writes about how much she loves her husband and why their passion still is as deep as it ever was.
by Ann Voskamp · Ephesians 5:21-34 · Romantic Love
Ann Voskamp writes about how much she loves her husband and why.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:8 · Focus
Russ Lawson had his share of tough things and hard roads growing up, but he chooses NOT to dwell on those things, but the positive ones.
by Mike Barres · Romans 12:11 · Determination
Mike Barres gets stumped on moving a stump but keeps on going and reaches the tipping point and comes through because he doesn't give up.
by Christine Villas · Proverbs 31:31 · Women
Christine Villas shares insights on how a trip to Africa changed her opinion of all women.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 11:28-30 · Rest
Tom Norvel reminds us of Jesus' promise to give us rest if we will come close to him and follow him and spend time with him and learn from him.
by Mike Barres · Philippians 2:3-4 · Sacrifice
Serving may be hard work, but like good exercise, it develops us into a healthier people.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 · Rest
We work hard and that is good, but we also need to rest faithfully and easily and enjoy the rest God has called us to keep.