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 Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:24 · Football
Rubel Shelly tells about the Ike story that touches the heart and reminds us what sports are supposed to be about.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 10:14-26
Patrick Odum reminds us of a horribly blown call in baseball that cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game, and Patrick reminds us of what really makes us perfect.
by Sarah Stirman · Psalm 8 · Awe
Sarah Stirman talks about a side trip to the beach on a youth sponsored mission trip and the beauty that many missed because they chose the water park over the ocean.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 Peter 1:13-16 · Pessimism · Perspective
Sarah Stirman speaks about common struggles women face and talks about the perspective from which they approach their decisions about these everyday matters.
by Phil Ware · John 3 · Evangelism
Phil Ware talks about weird neighbors and who God has sent us to hear so we can lead them to Christ.
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:45-48 · Witnessing
Phil Ware imagines a conversation that the apostle Peter might have had with a visitor to him in prison shortly before his execution.
by Phil Ware · John 20:1-16 · Resurrection
Phil Ware shares insights into Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene and how he commissioned her to go declare his resurrection to his followers.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 4:11-12 · Fatherhood
Sarah Stirman shares a chilly church experience to make the point that a mom never minds becoming the other woman when the other woman is her daughter and she sees a daddy treating her like a lady.
by Steve Higginbotham · Mark 9:31-32 · Crucifixion
Steve Higginbotham shares the insight that Friday is not the end, but the promise of a new beginning.
by Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg · Mark 14:42-42 · Passion
Lois Tverberg shares from her blog on the Jewishness of Jesus and about why the disciples fell asleep on the night of Jesus' betrayal.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware thinks through the implications of Jesus' death for us.
by Phil Ware · Luke 24:13-36 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues to share his insights on experiencing Jesus as Immanuel.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 6:9-12 · Jesus
Phil Ware challenges us to look beyond the cosmetic image we see in the mirror and view ourselves as God does.
by Patrick D. Odum · Philippians 4:12-13 · Providence
Patrick Odum tells about a woman who didn't get her chicken McNuggets and called 911 three times to report it because she thought the situation was an emergency.
by Phil Ware · Luke 10:25-37 · Neighbor
Phil Ware talks about the parable of the Good Samaritan and how Jesus calls us to neighboring.
by Joe Beam · Matthew 19:1-10 · Adultery
Joe Beam answers questions on love, sex, and relationships; this one focuses on an emotional affair.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 4:11 · Faithfulness
Rubel Shelly reminds us the nature of heroism is about being diligent and faithful to our everyday tasks like Sully.
by Tom Norvell · John 3:16-17 · Jesus
Tom Norvell looks at our humanity and sees behind it all our need for Jesus.
by Ron Rose · John 3:16-17 · Grace
Ron Rose puts the purpose of God and Scripture in the context of Jesus and what God wants to do with us, bless us, and teach us to love and forgive.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5-6 · Christmas
Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we celebrate a holiday, we should do it to honor the Lord.
by Lee Wilson · Joshua 5:14-6:2 · God
Lee Wilson challenges us to determine what God wants and be on His side.
by Ann Voskamp · Romans 7:1-25 · Ministry
Ann Voskamp shares a trip to minister to homeless people in Toronto and a struggling homeless addict that takes off his mask and speaks the truth.
by Phil Ware · Acts 4:12 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his messages out of Colossians; this one focuses on Jesus being enough and anything added to Him is less.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 130:1-8 · Forgiveness
Tom Norvell reminds us that forgiveness means the Lord erases our records of sins.
by Rob Woodfin · Mark 14:32-50 · Jesus
Rob Woodfin ponders the imponderable and seeks answers to our greatest question, how do I not let anxiety control me, and reminds us of God's grace.
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