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 Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 6:4 · Fatherhood
Rubel Shelly tells about Matt Lovo who saved his dad's truck and prevented a major accident in a tractor trailer rig when he took over driving for his dad even though he was a kid.
by Sarah Stirman · Psalm 45:10 · Worship
Sarah Stirman reminds us that when we use our hands to serve the Lord, we are seen as beautiful and he gives us strength to serve him.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 25 · Following Jesus
Russ Lawson uses a trip to a farm to remind us how we can choose to respond differently to Jesus: follow or be pushed, be led or run away.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Psalm 5:8 · Obedience
Teresa Bell Kindred shares an experience she had with her GPS and then compares it to God's Plan of Salvation which is in the Bible, the only Voice we should trust.
by Russ Lawson · Romans 14:11-12 · Bible
While spiritual leaders have wisdom and knowledge, they are not always right and we should seek to answer many of our own questions ourselves using the Bible as our guide.
by Mike Barres · Philippians 4:12 · Providence
Life brings storms that threaten to break us, but will we be flexible and look for God's other alternatives and opportunities?
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 10:45 · Leadership
Leadership is not about being boss or bullying, but about motivating, serving, and equipping others to their full potential.
by Alan Smith · 1 Corinthians 12:22 · Recognition
So often the people who do the most hard work get no recognition for it and we need to remedy that situation.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:12-13 · Leadership
Leaders build confidence, encourage others, and equip to serve and thus change the culture of an organization.
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · War
A trip around the Mall in Washington, D.C., leads Tom to reflect on how much he hates war and how he longs for the peace of Christ.
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 2:5-11 · Humility
Our egos are fragile and important but also dangerous, but we must learn humility.
by Alan Smith · Matthew 5:16-17 · Light
A duck that dances on a pot reveals the secret to shining our light and keeping our candle lit so that we can influence others.
by Joey Cope · 2 Corinthians 12:9
A hard difficult trip and a close connection after a flight delay turns out to be a good chance for Joey Cope to learn a lesson about God's power to use us as we are.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 2:10 · Jesus
Jesus is our pioneer and we are called to blaze the trail for others to follow after us.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 5:3-5 · Pain
Pain is not always bad -- it is necessary to help us know where we need to change and be changed by the Father.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:8 · Mentoring
We can stand in the way of reaching the lost or we can open the highway to let folks come to Jesus!
by Paul Faulkner · Luke 14:7-14 · Leadership
True leadership is found in following Jesus' example as a servant, not in winning at any cost!
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9 · Ministry
We've got to move from viewing people as personalities to seeing them as people to love.
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 Mike Barres · Luke 9:23-24 · Faithfulness
Things don't have to be sensational to be of God; God is often found in doing the faithful challenges of each day.
by Mike Barres · Romans 8:28-29
We are often critical of others and can't understand God because we don't see the big picture of what is happening.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 12:1-2 · Leadership · Remember
We must remember those who have gone before us and learn the lessons they have left us!
by Jeff Lee · Revelation 3:15-17 · Church Growth
So often good churches slip into bad habits and then begin to die: do you know the signs of a dying church?
by Vann Conwell · 2 Samuel 21:15-17
Every great leader needs someone who has his back, who will stand by him and defend him.
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