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 Russ Lawson · Philippians 4:4-7 · Children of God
Russ Lawson reminds us that even during these troubling times that God is at work to take care of us.
by Bill Sherrill · Colossians 1:28-29 · Achievement
Bill Sherrill challenges us to judge our success based on our hearts and our service.
by Ron Rose · Philippians 3 · Achievement
Ron Rose talks about a real Secret Santa or two and reminds us that we can be a blessing to others and be one too.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:7-8 · Kindness
Alan Smith shares a story about Doug Nichols in India while he was in a sanatarium and how his service opened the door to his evangelism.
by Ann Voskamp · Proverbs 18:19 · Family
Ann Voskamp uses a boy's three-legged race to be the reminder that in a family, and in life, the closer we get the better we are.
by Ann Voskamp · Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 · Marriage
Ann Voskamp is reminded of a night where love was first ignited and how it still burns brightly, even in the most mundane moments of life.
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 Alan Smith · 1 Thessalonians 5:11 · Funeral
Alan Smith shares the importance of doing things now in the lives we love and not waiting till the funeral.
by Phil Ware · John 19:23-27 · Cross
Phil Ware continues his series on the 7 sayings of Jesus at the cross and reminds us how Jesus values his mother, widows, and the grieving.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 2:24 · Attack
Phil Ware talks about bear attacks in Alaska and also how Satan attacks us and reminds us that Jesus is our assurance that we are never alone when we are attacked and he has worked to defend us.
by Russ Lawson · Ephesians 1:16-18 · God
Russ Lawson shares some things from his granddaughter that helps us understand that we are God's children.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:10 · Neighbor
Rubel Shelly shares a story about a little boy who was powerfully impacted for good by a neighbor lady.
by Byron Ware · John 13:34-35 · Forgiveness
Byron Ware reacts to a message he heard related to his daughter's graduation.
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45 · Friendship
Phil Ware shares some Scriptures on sacrifice, love, remembering, and friendship.
by Steve Ridgell · Romans 6:16 · Discipleship
The relationship between my dog and I has shown me a pattern for my relationship with God. He is my master and I belong to him.
by Bill Sherrill · John 17 · Unity
Bill Sherrill reminds us that the Lord's prayer on the night he was betrayed was for unity and he prayed this three times, it was so important to him.
by Skye Noe · Mark 6:4
"Only in his home town, among his relatives and in his own house is a prophet without honor." Mark 6:4
by Mike Barres · John 3:16-17 · Love
Mike Barres reminds us that love, the blessing of human touch, is important to our pets and also to us and those who we love.
by Paul Faulkner · Matthew 22:34-40 · God
Paul Faulkner reminds us that the best gift we can give God is the gift of ourselves, loving him completely.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 22:34-40 · Loving
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of Jesus' two love commands and challenges us to let this be enough for us.
by Skye Noe
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” (Mathew 7:12). This phrase of Jesus spoken during the Sermon on the Mount is referred to as the Golden Rule. I am curious how the world would
by Steve Higginbotham · Psalm 143:8 · Bible
Steve Higginbotham reminds us that God has written us several love letters, but how badly do we want to read them?
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 22:34-40 · Obedience
Tom Norvell reminds us that the safest place is in the center of God's will and that means loving God and loving people.
by Lisa Mikitarian · Song of Songs 6:3 · Valentine
Lisa Mikitarian talks about her search all over the Internet for a painting that accurately reflects her love for her husband, but she also realizes that she already had what she was looking for, centered in God.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 8:1-5 · Children of God
Phil Ware describes his visit to Kampala, Uganda, Africa and calls on us to fully celebrate the truth of Psalm 8 and Jesus' commands to love God and love our neighbor.
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