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 Phil Ware · Matthew 8:23-27
Phil Ware continues his series called 'Saved at Sea' with his fourth message on life's most important question, 'What sort of man is this?'
by Phil Ware · Mark 8-10 · Servant
Phil Ware continues his series on the Cruciformed disciple, focusing this week on the power of the small.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 14:22-31 · Doubt
Phil Ware reminds us that it is not the storm or our "little faith" that is the problem: it's losing sight of Jesus!
by Phil Ware · Mark 6:1-6 · Faith
Phil Ware looks at Mark 6:1-6 and reminds us that this story is for us because we are Jesus' family, relatives, and hometown!
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Communion
Phil Ware reminds us that though the bread and wine of this meal are simple, so were Jesus' words to Jairus' daughter, and those words changed everything.
by Melissa Troyer · Psalm 62:1 · Stress · Strength
Melissa Troyer is having one of those days where you want to run away and hide and yet has a young child that demands attention, driving Melissa back into the strength of God!
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 23 · Least
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that we not only must become like children but as Jesus' followers, we must value children.
by Phil Ware · Mark 6:1-6 · Faith
Phil Ware looks at Mark 6:1-6 and reminds us that this story is for us because we are Jesus' family, relatives, and hometown!
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40-45 · Life · Least
James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that we not only must become like children, but as Jesus' followers, we must value children.
by Phil Ware · Mark 8-10 · Servant
Phil Ware continues his series on the Cruciformed disciple, focusing this week on the power of the small.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 14:22-31 · Doubt
Phil Ware reminds us that it is not the storm or our "little faith" that is the problem: it's losing sight of Jesus!
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Compassion International
Phil Ware reminds us of the power of compassion, especially when that compassion is channeled to help children escape poverty in Jesus' name through Compassion International.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 8:23-27
Phil Ware continues his series called 'Saved at Sea' with his fourth message on life's most important question, 'What sort of man is this?'
by Phil Ware · Matthew 25:40 · Compassion
Phil Ware shares more of his recent trip to Fortaleza, Brazil with Compassion International and the Nerd Herd to visit Compassion sites, projects, children, and churches.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 118:24-25 · Transformation
Rubel Shelly uses John Wooden as an example and a great quote on the need to focus on doing today what we can do and make the little changes each day that get us closer to our goal.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1-2 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware finishes the third in a series of posts that focus on the 2014 July mission trip to Lima, Peru and Sagrada Familia children's home and he focuses on the last day of saying good bye and welcoming new children into the family of God.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Mission
Phil Ware continues his 3 series of articles on Sagrada Familia in Lima, Peru and talks about the need to change missions occasionally for the sake of a grander goal and greater return.
by Rick Brown · John 20:1-18 · Easter
Rick Brown reminds us what is important about the clothes we wear on Easter and that Jesus appeared to Mary as a gardener.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:1-35 · Accountability
Phil Ware continues his series on building a culture of honor with a focus on accountability -- both holding others accountable and holding ourselves accountable for our growth in the Lord.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:1-35 · Church
Phil Ware continues his series from Matthew on God's presence in Jesus and this week talks about church as family, not community.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 9:41 · Kindness
Tom Norvell reminds us that little things are not really little things and that they often are the difference between life and missing out on life.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Peter 2:22-23 · 9-11
Tom Norvell reminds us that Jesus had the power to get even but did not retaliate in word or deed when he was reviled, mocked, belittled, mocked, and ridiculed.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2:41-52 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary the mother of Jesus called Window to Wonder talking about the transition of Jesus from Mary's little boy to her Lord.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 5:5 · Humility
Rubel Shelly writes about an embarrassing moment by a Washington insider and staffer and a 4-star General.
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.
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