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 Patrick D. Odum · 1 John 3:14-16 · Forgiveness
The old Gallows of the city of Chicago were left in the basement for years and years and this reminds Patrick of things that we allow to sit around in our hearts and fester and destroy us for years.
by Paul Faulkner · Mark 6:30-32 · Rest
Without rest we cannot restore our bodies and our health, but this is not a new idea, it is God's fitness plan from long ago.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13-16 · Children
An awful Halloween ten years ago reminds us how important it is to value children for who they are!
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 6:5-9 · Example
A child buys a car online because he has learned to imitate the actions of his mother on a computer and this is a powerful reminder that our kids are always watching us
by Tom Norvell · Luke 22:34 · Change
Many events in our lives change us forever, our lives will never be the same as a result, and Jesus is one of those life-changing events.
by Tom Norvell · John 15:5 · Failure · Fruitfulness
We must remain connected to Jesus if we are going to bear fruit in the Lord.
by Phil Ware · Romans 5:6-11 · Jesus
Road trash and tire debris challenges Phil to remember exactly who it was that Jesus reached and ask why we don't reach them today?
by Danny Sims · 2 Timothy 3:16-17 · Scripture · Bible
The Bible is given to us to help us know God and how to live for God, not to judge others.
by Rubel Shelly · John 14:6 · Jesus
Jesus didn't intend to set up the religious mess we see, but instead build a life of relationships and concerned people.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 21:28-32 · Faithfulness
While we know Jesus said it is better to give than to receive, we often don't live like it!
by Russ Lawson · Philippians 1:3-5 · Fellowship
Potluck dinners are more about the fellowship than the food.
by Danny Sims · 2 Corinthians 4:15 · Thanksgiving
A little boy about whom we know nothing shows us the way to the meaning of thanksgiving.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 · Worship
Heaven's grace can be heard in the tune that is sung by God's people in worship, fellowship, and sacrifice.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:20 · Church
When Christians gather together for worship and fellowship, it is a holy moment.
by Kim Shoemaker · 1 John 1:7-9 · Fellowship
Fellowship is so crucial and even more so in places that are hostile to faith: we must take advantage of our freedom to have fellowship.
by Phil Ware · Acts 2:36-47 · Fellowship
Church must be more than a gathering of strangers, there must be genuine and real community and fellowship.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 12:17-18 · Revenge
Revenge always brings us down to a lower level and often gets us in worse trouble.
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 Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:1-4
The real point of life is being willing to be a friend those who need relationships.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:28-29 · Discipleship
We are called to live for Jesus after the Christmas lights quit twinkling.
by David Smith · Matthew 12:43-45 · Satan · Demons
Don't simply get rid of evil, but fill your life with goodness!
by Alan Smith · Revelation 2:4-5 · Discipleship · Passion
While time and daily life may wear away the newness of a marriage or our first love to Jesus, we can and must recapture it.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 55:1 · Love · Fellowship
Please don't ignore others or ignore God because we all know how it hurts to be ignored.
by Phil Ware · Romans 15:7 · Hospitality · Fellowship
We have been brought into the circle of God's grace and we must graciously bring others in as well.
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