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 Bill Sherrill · Revelation 2:2-5 · Spirituality
For God, losing our loving passion for His Son and His Kingdom is a major concern and we should repent!
by Russ Lawson · 2 Samuel 12:23 · Death
We miss our loved ones when they die, but we can live in such a way to make sure that we see them again.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Luke 2:11 · Christmas
Most folks don't have a clue about the meaning of Christmas.
by Elizabeth Price · John 17 · Inheritance
Jesus made us out a will of the things he wants us to inherit!
by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 2:21 · Christian Living · Christlikeness
It's so hard to be Christ-like; we want everyone else to do it.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 · Parousia
We mustn't be distracted by the discussions about Jesus' return and lose sight of what is crucial about our discipleship.
by Katha Winther · Isaiah 40:31 · Waiting
While we end up having to wait for many things in our lives, this one thing that is worthy waiting for!
by Richard Ellis · Luke 5:3-5 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
Following Jesus may seem scary or even a bit scary, but then that is what it means for Him to be Lord.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 7:14-21 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
I wonder what would happen if we truly let Jesus have control of our lives.
by Phil Ware · Deuteronomy 4:9 · Remember
We are a forgetful people and lose so many valuable things of faith because we don't remember what God has done.
by Joe Bagby · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
A child waiting for morning and mommy reminds us that we are waiting for Jesus' return.
by Mike Barres · John 8:32 · Jesus
We must not let critics intimidate us into being silent about the truth of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1-4 · Rapture · Parousia
The eternal part of us, our life, is hidden away with Christ in God and glory awaits.
by Bill Sherrill · Acts 20:7 · Communion
At the start of a New Year, let's make a commitment to remember the meaning of the Lord's Supper and Jesus' sacrifice.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:14-18 · Christmas
We are thankful for our brothers' birthdays, but our Big Brother's birthday is the most important of them all.
by Alan Smith · Luke 6:39-40 · Lord
If anyone controls our life but Jesus, then our life is headed for disaster.
by Phil Ware · John 6:16-21 · Family · Marriage
If Jesus isn't made the center of our marriages and families, our failure is assured.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 11 · Victory
Christian Independence day is each and every Sunday as we celebrate our deliverance from death through the Lord's Supper.
by Larry Zinck · Ephesians 6:10-12 · Sin
Throwing away the ring, getting rid of our sin is crucial if we are to bring peace to our world and those around us.
by David A Sargent & Sid Dye · John 1:29 · Jesus · Atonement
God loves us so much that he sent his Son to save us.
by Larry Zinck · Romans 16:9-12 · Faith · Perseverance · Endurance
The world needs more people like Sam, who are willing to be loyal, faithful, plodders and endure to the end.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 3:17 · Affirm
Phil Ware reminds us that God said almost exactly the same words to his Son twice, yet he spoke the first time to affirm his Son and the second time to let us know we must listen to the Son.
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