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 Phil Ware · Luke 1:39-45 · Incarnation
Phil Ware begins a short series called When Spirit Becomes Flesh focusing on the birth of Jesus, the incarnation of God among his creatures, and the wonders of Christmas.
by Phil Ware · John 19:25 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware writes a meditation on what Mary may have thought as she stood at the foot of Jesus' cross as he died, using the theme of wood in his life to connect the story.
by Phil Ware · James 1:1 · Crucifixion
Phil Ware shares some insight and background on James the brother of Jesus and how he disbelieved, but came to faith.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 1:18-25 · Christmas
Phil Ware writes about Christmas, Joseph and Mary, and the "You've got to be kidding me!" moments in the life of Jesus.
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 Phil Ware · Matthew 2:1-12 · Jesus
Phil Ware reflects upon the star the Magi saw and puts it in its context of astrologers from Iran who recognized Jesus as King of the Jews and the religious leaders among the Jews who tried to kill him.
by Danny Sims · Luke 2:39-40 · Christmas
Danny Sims gives us a staccato version of the birth of Jesus and the following narratives about His first trip to the Temple.
by Sarah Stirman · John 19:25 · Cross
Sarah Stirman shares insight stirred by her son's second injury to his ankle and it reminds her of Mary's sacrifice at the cross.
by Phil Ware · John 20:1-8 · Resurrection
Phil Ware shares insight on the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and how Mary calls Jesus Lord when she doesn't know he is raised and how the beloved disciple saw the death clothes of Jesus and believed.
by Phil Ware · Joel 1:8 · Jesus
Phil Ware talks about how powerful it is to look at the cost of freedom to identity of Mary Jesus' mother.
by Jeff Lee · Luke 1:37-38 · Mary, Jesus' Mother
Jeff Lee reminds us about Mary's faith, but he also reminds us of the importance of having a heart like hers.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 10:38-42 · Jesus
It is so easy to get distracted by a lot of good things instead of focusing on Jesus, just as Martha and Mary showed us.
by Phil Ware · Luke 1:46-55 · Christmas
The coming of Christ is a violent grace that heads to a violent end and if we listen to the birth stories of Jesus we can find there a real Savior who lived in our all too real world.
by Tom Norvell · John 11:1-45
Martha knew her brother Lazarus had died, but she also knew that Jesus could do something, she just didn't know what, do you know Jesus can help in your worst crises?
by Elizabeth Price · Mark 14:9 · Love · Appreciation · Memorial
The woman anointed Jesus with perfume and Jesus made sure no one would ever forget it.
by Melva Cooper · Luke 2:1-20 · Children · Jesus · Christmas
Let's find a fresh joy in going back to Bethlehem for the birth of our Lord!
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 13:8 · Purpose · Peace · Time
With everything in our lives changing all the time, it is very nice to know that Jesus doesn't change.
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