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 Paul Faulkner · James 1:2-4 · Easter
Hanging and persevering is worth it because joy follows morning just as morning follow night.
by Steve Ridgell · James 4:7-8 · Life
I have the greatest remote control anywhere. It is amazing what it can do with my television. If I miss something, I can replay it until I catch it, and then jump back into real time.
by Phil Ware · Romans 15:7
Larry died and no one missed him and was not discovered until 18 months after his death.
by Russ Lawson · Hebrews 13:5 · Trust
We bet our lives on many things, but only God is worthy of our trust and he will never leave or forsake us.
by Tim Archer · 1 John 1:7 · Forgiveness · Grace · Fresh Start
We’ve gotten better and better at correcting mistakes on our computer. God, through His son Jesus, let’s us correct life’s mistakes in an even more amazing way.
by Tom Norvell · John 10:10 · Life
Life is a combination of ups and downs and all arounds but Jesus is in the middle trying to bring us full life all the time!
by Steve Higginbotham · James 4:14 · Life
A scary robbery experience helps Steve remember how precious and tenuous life is.
by Tom Norvell · Colossians 3:1-2 · Vision
Tom takes a ride on an airliner and from the window seat remembers how important it is to look at things from another perspective, God's perspective.
by Randy Becton · Proverbs 15:15 · Joy
How happy are you today? You can be happier if you will take care of your soul!
by Russ Lawson · Colossians 3:1-3 · Heaven
How we approach the weekend and the beginning of a new week depends upon whether or not we focus on heavenly things, things above where God is!
by Russ Lawson · Bible
What we learn from movies is not very accurate to life and we need to listen to God's word rather than movie stars.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:33 · Priorities
When things are not in good shape at home it is usually because our priorities have gotten off track.
by Bill Sherrill · Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 · Aging
The seasons, in life and in nature, are reminders of God's power to bring life and warmth out of death and decay.
by Mike Barres · Isaiah 30:20-21 · Walk
We need to move beyond merely getting folks saved to getting them to grow as followers, disciples of Jesus, who walk the walk and not just talk the talk.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:14-15 · Forgiveness
Forgiveness is forgetting to remember the hurts you forgave and giving others, and yourself a fresh start on life.
by Patrick D. Odum · 1 John 3:14-16 · Forgiveness
The old Gallows of the city of Chicago were left in the basement for years and years and this reminds Patrick of things that we allow to sit around in our hearts and fester and destroy us for years.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 139:13-16 · Conception
Russ finds out about a grandbaby because of a sonogram and the baby is wiggling around all over the place and reminds us that life begins in the mind of God.
by Cary Branscum · Philippians 4:6 · Thanksgiving
Cary reminds singles that they can give thanks in almost any situation.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 4:6 · Faith
We need to visualize who we are in Christ before it becomes a real part of our daily go to work world, and so we need to pretend we are children of God and the presence of Jesus Christ.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8 · Fatherhood
Phil talks about when his son Zachary was born hurt and how his voice as a father comforted his son and how we as God's children can approach God as Abba Father.
by Mike Barres · Luke 3:8 · Repentance
This is an honest look at repentance and sorrow and life change, and reminds us that God's goal isn't our sorrow, but our reformed life.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Timothy 1:12-14 · Miracle
The greatest miracle of all is the one that occurs every day in the lives of people who are found by grace and changed.
by Paul Faulkner · John 10:10 · Selfishness
Some folks are takers, getting everything they can out of life and sucking it dry or leeches who suck the life out of everyone around them who have it.
by Phil Ware · John 19:30 · Purpose
Jesus finished his work, accomplished his mission, completed his task, passed his test, and when his life was over he was victorious.
by Tammy Marcelain · Ephesians 2:1-10 · Grace · Gracious
A dumpster with the word grace written on it reminds Tammy Marcelain of the great work that God can do in our lives to bring hope and joy and meaning when we receive His grace.
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