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 Melissa Troyer · 1 John 1:5-10 · Parenting
Melissa Troyer is back living in her crazy world with grace and reminding us that raising teenagers can be embraced as a grace from God despite being hard if it calls us to look at our brokenness and weak place.
by Lee Wilson · Ephesians 5:21-6:4 · Marriage
Lee Wilson goes back to the beginning of Scripture and as an experienced relationship coach, invites people to look at God's plan to make marriages thrive.
by Melissa Troyer · John 4:23-24 · Sabbath · Sanctuary
Melissa Troyer writes powerfully and poignantly about the journey she and her husband, Daniel, have traveled to live love and mission and family, together, finding God as their sanctuary.
by Ann Voskamp · John 3:16 · Passion
Ann Voskamp writes about how much she loves her husband and why their passion still is as deep as it ever was.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19 · Sexuality
Phil Ware continues his series on how God values women and how precious they are to Him, His people, and the future of humankind, this week focusing on sexual intimacy and value.
by Max Lucado · Ephesians 2:1-10 · Forgiveness
Max Lucado shares a short anecdote on forgiveness and grace.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · Thankful
Tom Norvell shares an imaginary but important conversation between himself and God.
by Max Lucado · Proverbs 14:12 · Obedience
Max Lucado challenges us to do the right thing, to obey God, and not follow one stupid decision with another.
by Tom Norvell · 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Tom Norvell reminds us that as disciples of Jesus, our job is to bring the love of Jesus into every arena of life, even if the rest of the world has forgotten to do so.
by Byron Ware
Byron Ware writes about getting ourselves ready for being marriage material!
by Steve Ridgell · John 10:10 · Life
Do not be a Christian so you will be healthier and happier. Be a Christian so you will live.
by Cathy Messecar · 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 · Motherhood
Cathy Messecar shares a beautiful story about an adoptive mom and dad who have shown tenacious and beautiful love to a young man born with very challenging physical limitations.
by Ann Voskamp · Proverbs 5 · Marriage
Ann Voskamp writes about the love she shares with her farmer husband and how he loves her with real love.
by Bill Brant · 2 Timothy 4:8 · Marriage
57 years earlier they stood before a minister and repeated the vows, their vows, to each other. "For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, 'til death do us part."
by Ann Voskamp · Ephesians 5:21-34 · Romantic Love
Ann Voskamp writes about how much she loves her husband and why.
by Joni Eareckson Tada · Proverbs 18:21 · Revenge
Ann Voskamp and Joni Eareckson Tada team up to provide a beautiful and powerful reminder of the power of our words to change everything.
by Phillip Morrison · 2 Timothy 4:7-8 · Men · Memorial Day
Phillip Morrison remembers a dear friend and patriot and faithful disciple named Bette Johnson.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Corinthians 10:12 · Adultery
Rubel Shelly reminds us of the moral climate behind the messes that we often cause and the way out of the mess we are in.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:3-9 · Marriage
Phil Ware shares the four ways two are made into one in marriage: socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:13-15 · Relationship
Rubel Shelly calls us to excellence, but reminds us that this must be true in every area of life, including our relationships.
by Steve Ridgell · Ephesians 5:25 · Marriage
The key to a long and happy marriage is deciding that Jesus will be the center of your relationship.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:4 · Marriage
Rubel Shelly talks about the try it before you buy idea, the test drive mentality, that infests the idea about marriage in modern society and he boils the problem down to selfishness.
by Joe Beam · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Marriage
Joe Beam answers the reader's question about having a good marriage again after all the hurt and sinfulness?
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:1-9 · Marriage
Phil Ware gives the basis and background for the section of heartlight.org called together in his grace.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 10:9 · Leadership
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the first duty of leaders is to be faithful, loyal, and trustworthy with the people closest to him.
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