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 Ron Rose · Isaiah 6:1 · Praise
Ron Rose reminds us that the way we come together in unity and the way we put ourselves in perspective is found by humbly praising Jesus.
by Patrick D. Odum · Philippians 4:12 · 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 · 2 Timothy 1:10 · Persecution
Phil Ware uses Timothy's release from prison to be an opportunity to look at how we are to live in a culture opposed to Christianity.
by Tom Norvell · John 14:1 · Perseverance
Tom Norvel talks about being disappointed in a predicted snowfall that was nothing more than a light dusting.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 10:9 · Character
Rubel Shelly reminds us that image is not substance and shadow is not tree: trust the tree not the shadow!
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.
by Steve Ridgell · Luke 6:45 · Name
The wisdom of the world often reflects the words of God. For example: what you say reflects what is in your heart.
by Steve Brumfield · 1 Corinthians 13:4 · Valentine
Steve Brumfield writes about the way he celebrated Valentine's Day with his wife Sue.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 Corinthians 13:4 · Valentine
Sarah Stirman talks about Valentine's Day and what it means to be really in love and to share love.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 2:1 · Grace
Phil Ware uses the climactic moment in the movie "Saving Private Ryan" where he is told to "earn it" to emphasize the difference between grace and obligation.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:1 · Football
Rubel Shelly describes a better football game than the Super Bowl with the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and this was between two high school teams, Grapevine Faith Christian and Gainesville State.
by Ron Rose · Proverbs 13:22 · Legacy
Ron Rose shares with us about legacy, faith, children, grandchildren, funerals, and the real inheritance we need to set aside for those who come after us.
by Phil Ware · Luke 10:25 · Neighbor
Phil Ware talks about the parable of the Good Samaritan and how Jesus calls us to neighboring.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 3:26 · Welcome
Phil Ware looks at Romans 15:7 and shares an experience from Thailand about feeling accepted and connected to people very different from himself.
by Danny Sims · Colossians 4:2 · Prayer
Danny Sims talks about having a well worn path to the place of prayer because we are so close to God!
by Phil Ware · James 1:26 · Homebound
Phil Ware continues his discussion on serving those who are homebound in our church communities.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 14:25 · Discipleship
Rubel Shelly shares his thoughts on following through with our commitments using an "eternal flame" that is not so eternal and has been turned off as an example of not counting the cost.
by Tim Archer · Psalm 90:10 · Time · Eternal
We need to have an eternal perspective on things. Our lives here are finite, but God offers life without end.
by Ron Rose · 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 Phil Ware · James 1:26 · Homebound
Phil Ware talks about how we can help provide and be community to those who cannot get away from home or care facilities and he asks for our input on how we can help them do this.
by Joe Beam · Hebrews 13:4 · Marriage
Joe Beam's weekly questions and answers on marriage and love.
by Sarah Stirman · Hebrews 12:1 · Focus
Sarah Stirman talks about running and rolling her ankle and how it made her afraid to focus on the goal and see the sights.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:3 · Jesus
Rubel Shelly reminds us of another way to be like Jesus and be above the law in a good way.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:10 · Achievement
Tom Norvell looks at how the disciples must have felt right after Jesus' death and then talks about a year ending and the New Year beginning.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:51 · 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.
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