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 · Ephesians 2:10 · Grace
Phil Ware writes about the funeral of his father-in-law Mel Nelson and reminds us what it means to be edited by grace.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 5:1
Phil Ware reflects on the importance of freedom and what Paul teaches in Galatians.
by Rubel Shelly · John 7:24 · Judging
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we have to make correct judgments about many things and many people, the secret is not being judgmental.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 1:26 · Father's Day
Phil Ware continues his Saved at Sea series and in this third message reminds us of Noah for Father's Day and also emphasizing the importance of godly and righteous men and dads and the power of their influence.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 3:12 · Bible
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the Bible is far from safe and is dangerous to read because it challenges us and changes us and brings us to Jesus to be transformed.
by Bill Brant · Joshua 14:10 · Commitment
While the lessons are numerous when studying the life of Caleb, the single ever present aspect is his commitment to following God whether on a secret mission, unsuccessfully arguing to take the land, waiting 40 years or finally defeating the enemy.
by Phil Ware · Genesis 1:1 · Creator
Phil Ware continues his series of messages based on the sea passages of the Bible, called Saved at Sea, this post is called Something Beautiful, Someone Good.
by Max Lucado · Romans 11:29 · Called
Max Lucado from his book "You'll Get Through This" encourages us to not let our disappointments define us but instead let God's destiny for us define us.
by Tim Archer · Isaiah 25:6 · Celebration
When people come together to enjoy God's blessings and celebrate God's goodness, God not only approves; he comes to be a part.
by Max Lucado · Isaiah 43:2 · Perseverance
Max Lucado shares the encouragement that we can get through our tough times just like Joseph did his.
by Ann Voskamp · Matthew 25:40 · Persecution
Ann Voskamp on going to Iraq and meeting with those who have lost so much to ISIS and she calls us to wake up and do something
by Tammy Ruggles · 2 Corinthians 5:7 · Gifts
Tammy Ruggles is a legally blind artist, photographer, and writer who paints by faith and not by sight and uses her gifts to bless and inspire.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:11 · Nehemiah
Phil Ware shares a third message from the book of Nehemiah, this one focusing on the great work of ordinary people given in lists of names in Nehemiah.
by Ben Steed · John 21:10 · Disciple Making · Discipleship · Holy Spirit
He moved about the room like a tornado comprised of stickers, kittens, lollipops and pure joy.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 13:52
Rubel Shelly challenges us to entertain new thoughts and consider fresh ideas and be willing to make new changes.
by Phil Ware · John 6:12 · Comfort
Phil Ware writes about Compassion international and seeing the incredible things God is doing through the projects in Fortaleza, Brazil using the help of sponsors and ground personnel to free children from poverty in Jesus' name.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 6:19 · Sexuality
Phil Ware continues his series of posts and articles called Fifty Shades of Grace and focuses on the gift of pleasure, delight, joy, fulfillment, and blessing in sexual intimacy for the Christian married couple.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:10 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly writes about a basketball game between the Gainesville Tornadoes and the Vanguard Vikings and the fans who helped give the team a life.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 5:21 · Sexuality
Phil Ware continues his series called 50 shades of grace that focuses on the intimacy between a husband and wife in marriage.
by Tim Archer · Matthew 25:34 · Sharing
You will probably never get the chance to give pizza to a famous actor. But you can reach out and help Jesus today. You can serve the hungry, the thirsty, the lonely, the naked, or the prisoner. You can help "the least of these" and really be doing it for
by Phil Ware · Genesis 1:26 · Sexuality
Phil Ware begins a seven week series of posts called Fifty Shades of Grace and will focus on Scripture and the Bible and God and the holy plan for fulfillment and sexuality in Scripture.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 7:1
Rubel Shelly reminds us that a big study Bible is about as worthless to us if we don't read and apply it as workout equipment and clothes that are never use
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 2:12 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues a short series on the Holy Spirit focusing on John 14 and what it means for Jesus to not leave us as orphans, but to come to us and show himself to us and be in us and make his home with us.
by Phil Ware · James 1:26 · Acceptance
Phil Ware talks about reaching the 1,000 sponsored child mark with Heartlight.org and verseoftheday.com and what a great mark this is to break.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 73:2
Rubel Shelly reminds of where to go in our troubling times.
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