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 Tim Archer · Ephesians 1:3-4 · Chosen
It can be nerve-wracking to wait to see if we will be chosen for a job or to participate in a group. But God made His choice a long time ago.
by Tammy Marcelain · Luke 15 · Mercy
Tammy Marcelain talks about Henri Nouwen's book and also about the prodigal son and the great love of God.
by Mike Barres · 1 John 3:16-19 · Help
Mike Barres stresses the importance of giving consistent, long-term care to help people overcome the mess they currently find themselves in.
by Steve Ridgell · Hebrews 10:24-25 · Community
Christians are designed to live in community.
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:13-36 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues to share his insights on experiencing Jesus as Immanuel.
by Ron Rose · Proverbs 13:22 · Legacy
Ron Rose shares with us about legacy, faith, children, grandchildren, funerals, and the real inheritance we need to set aside for those who come after us.
by Phil Ware · John 19:24-30 · Cross
Phil Ware continues his seven sayings of Jesus on the Cross and talks about how the words "I thirst" make Jesus' incarnation real.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 37:4 · Satisfaction
Only God can satisfy our deepest longings. Everything else will just leave us longing for more.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 3:6 · Seek
Rubel Shelly tells the story of a Rabbi who took a long trip to find what was buried under his own stove to remind us to not give up what we seek by trying something different than where we are simply because we are restless.
by Paul Faulkner · Malachi 2:16 · Divorce
Paul Faulkner reminds us that divorce causes stress on our children and creates a legacy that impacts their lives, so we need to learn to love each other in words and actions.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 6:3-7 · Health · Hardship
In the times of hardship and trial, it is hard to wait on the Lord because it seems so long before his deliverance, promised and sure as it is, comes to free us from our pain and suffering.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 86:1 · Worship
The words of an old song remind us of our deep need for God and longing for him.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 18:19 · Prayer
Mike learns to not put off prayer, but when someone has a need, he says, "Let's pray right now!"
by Sarah Stirman · Luke 6:38 · Giving
While we are to give a tithe, the tithe is just a reminder to us that everything we have belongs to God.
by Joey Cope · Hebrews 11:13-16 · Heaven
So many things make us long to be somewhere different.
by Alan Smith · Colossians 1:20-22 · Reconcile
One way to learn the art of reconciliation is to look at the word as meaning re-cancellation -- cancelling the debt, the sin, the hurt between us and another.
by Joe Bagby · 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 · Resurrection
Death has been defeated by Jesus' resurrection so we need to only ask whether or not we belong to him.
by Amy C. Baker · Psalm 50:10-12 · Renewal
A trip to the cattle and the country rattles this city slicker loose from her busy ways enough to help her appreciate God in wonder.
by Tom Norvell · Romans 1:6-7 · Faith · Grace · Peace
Because we are called to belong to Christ Jesus, we have grace and peace!
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