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 · 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Tom Norvell talks about the overwhelming challenges of trying to minister to people when it is beyond his power or ability and he hears the words of the apostle Paul about God's grace is sufficient and God's power is made perfect in weakness so that when
by Marsha Jordan · Titus 3:8
Marsha Jordan reminds us that we may not have the skill set or talents we would choose for ourselves, but we can still change the world through small acts of love.
by Mike Barres · Luke 10:1-2 · Leadership
Mike Barres reminds us about the power of leadership and encourages us to prayerfully step up if asked.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 10:19-25 · Worship
Phil Ware reminds us that there should be no line between sacred and secular for followers of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware thinks through the implications of Jesus' death for us.
by Ron Rose · Isaiah 6:1-6 · Praise
Ron Rose reminds us that the way we come together in unity and the way we put ourselves in perspective is found by humbly praising Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 10:9 · Character
Rubel Shelly reminds us that image is not substance and shadow is not tree: trust the tree not the shadow!
by Joe Beam · 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 · Sexuality
Joe Beam addresses what is Biblically appropriate and not appropriate for Christians in their sexual relationships.
by Rick Brown · Matthew 22:37-39 · Marriage
Rick Brown challenges us to really love each other in active ways for one week after having seen a shocking ad during the Super Bowl.
by Joe Beam · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Sexuality
Joe Beam answers a question about low sexual desire after a heart attack and what a wife should do in this situation.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26-27 · Homebound
Phil Ware continues his discussion on serving those who are homebound in our church communities.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:1-35 · Community
Phil Ware looks at Matthew 18 and radical community in our churches.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26-27 · Homebound
Phil Ware talks about how we can help provide and be community to those who cannot get away from home or care facilities and he asks for our input on how we can help them do this.
by Tom Norvell · Proverbs 3:5-6 · Grudge
Tom Norvell reminds us that a step in the right direction is a good beginning.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 37:23-25 · Thanksgiving
Russ Lawson shares about a hard time when all they had was some oatmeal and hamburger and ketchup.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Missions
Phil Ware shares a reminder that not only must we do good and live morally, but we must not forget the main thing, letting others know about Jesus!
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 18:3 · Grandfather
Rubel Shelly tells a story about a granddaughter named Avery who shared her grandpa with a little boy alone on grandparents' day at her school.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 3 · Pessimism
Rubel Shelly deals with the seemingly unending pessimism in human ways.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 6:33 · Pessimism
Rubel Shelly talks about how we can navigate through the economic and political storms and also reminds us that adversity is the opportunity for new beginnings.
by Dr. Tom Pousche · Exodus 13:17-22 · Test
Tom Pousche uses his big experience to help him better understand the need for testing to prepare us for the journey ahead.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 2:1-6 · Prayer
Phil Ware reflects on 9-11 and reminds us to pray, while directing us to read and think through our faith.
by Bill Denton · Luke 18:9-14 · Arrogance
Bill Denton reminds us that the Pharisees' problem wasn't their love for Scripture, but their willingness to condemn others and justify themselves.
by Bill Sherrill · 2 Corinthians 1:19-20 · Cross
Bill Sherrill reminds us of the importance of the cross as both a symbol and a reality of our center as believers in Jesus.
by Kelly Breece · Proverbs 21:30 · Baseball
Kelly Breece talks about her son, Shane, and his first hit in baseball.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Timothy 1:2-3 · Christian Living
Rubel Shelly challenges us to think through our thinking on the upcoming election
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