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 Max Lucado · 2 Chronicles 33:22 · Family
Max Lucado writes about Josiah and how he overcame the bad family heritage.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 4:12 · Blessed
Phil Ware continues his series of messages related to "The Story" curriculum, using Abraham's call to be a blessing to be a reminder to us as well.
by Steve Ridgell · Philemon 1:7 · Community
I feel sorry for the people in hospital waiting rooms who sit alone.
by Stacy Voss · 2 Corinthians 3:2 · Winter · Writing
Stacy Voss talks about writing and also writing on the hearts of her children.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:12 · Perseverance
Rubel Shelly writes to put things in perspective with our world.
by Max Lucado · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Goober · Glory
Max Lucado reminds us that the troubles of this present life are preparing us for something far greater.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 9:9 · Music · Murder
Rubel Shelly offers us some wise words in the face of the Aurora murders.
by Phil Ware · John 3:16 · Sagrada Familia
Phil Ware finishes his series of reports on the trip to Sagrada Familia, The Community in Lima, Peru.
by Donna Ware · Parenting
Donna Ware shares insight into raising children to leave a legacy of faith.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:58 · Church
Phil Ware shares with us two kinds of early leaders and churches and groups, Paul and Barnabas become examples of those kinds of churches; each is faithful, takes risks, and faces opposition from the evil one.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 4:10 · Incarnation
Phil Ware continues his series on I AM, God's handwritten messages from heaven and focuses on the bottom line faith requirement -- Jesus is God come in human flesh.
by Rick Brown · Matthew 15:32 · Perspective
Rick Brown reminds us how easily we can become blind to the great opportunities for Jesus to do mighty things when we face challenges too big for us.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 4:31 · Forgiveness
Ron Rose reminds us of the need to forgive, not just because we are commanded but because we are imprisoned in bitterness when we don't.
by Rubel Shelly · Revelation 14:13
Rubel Shelly remembers a beloved African American woman who forever changed his life as a little boy through manhood.
by Thom Lemmons · Romans 3:23 · Grace
Thom Lemmons reminds us that we all need grace.
by Phil Ware · Exodus 3:7 · God
Phil Ware begins a series of messages on the "I AM" sayings of the Bible.
by Bill Brant · Galatians 3:28 · Culture
During my nine day visit to Africa, I experienced a number of things: policemen in Malawi toting weapons asking for a ride to their headquarters about five miles away, bicycles as transports for almost everything, friendliness of the people, security for
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:27 · Vision
Phil Ware reminds us of our purpose of being on the journey and living for Jesus call and mission and vision in our lives.
by Rick Brown · Acts 4:13 · Great Commission
Rick Brown talks about how we can accomplish the Great Commission in our world today, the same as they did it long ago.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 2:7 · Mothers
Phil Ware describes several passages of Scripture that use the image of a mother bird or a woman in labor to express their love for new Christians, and then says this is the highest compliment a mom can receive.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:19 · Listening
Rubel Shelly reminds us to not assume and to be willing to ask questions and listen so we truly understand what is being said.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 3:1 · Balance
Rubel Shelly reminds us that there is a time for everything as long as it is kept in its place and we remain balanced in our lives with the correct priorities.
by Rick Brown · Luke 10:29 · Neighbor
Rick Brown writes of Johnny Brown in Bermuda who greets and welcomes and shares greetings with people six hours each day.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1
Phil Ware begins a series of messages from Acts 2 and 3 on greater things that Jesus does through his followers.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 17:22 · Laugh
Rubel Shelly reminds us how being cheerful and laughing is good for us as Christians.
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