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 Marsha Jordan · Isaiah 30:18 · Perseverance
So many things appear nice and are harmful while many look awful and prove to be beneficial; we mustn't make snap judgments because God is at work in all of it.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 5:14
God gives us moments where we can not just be a solid light, but a startling, once in a lifetime influence for grace and good.
by Rubel Shelly · Hebrews 13:7 · Mentoring
A surgeon who gives blood to his patient is a reminder of all those who have invested in us to make us what we are.
by Tom Norvell · John 7:20 · Judgment
What we decide, especially about Jesus, is crucial and we don't need to be making snap or rash judgments.
by Elizabeth Price · John 8:12
The right time and the right light are necessary for us to find the right answers.
by Ron Rose · Isaiah 43:19
Getting out of the rut is not only possible, but it can be fun, creative, and stimulating if we choose for it to be.
by Steve Higginbotham · Ecclesiastes 3:1 · Time
We must learn to use the time that we have to do enjoy the things of life and do the work of God.
by Scott Owings · Romans 8:26 · Prayer
We can learn to breath pray and pray any time and any place and reach out to God through prayer.
by Alan Smith · Romans 2:5 · Obedience
We often want God to be a traffic cop who only gives warning tickets.
by Kimberli J. Brackett · Philippians 2:13 · Providence
Journaling allows us to see God's work, his fingerprints, his involvement in our lives.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Acts 10:43 · Forgiveness
Like a mom, God forgives completely.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 1:1 · Generosity
The interests of others must be our focus and not just our own stuff and wants.
by Alan Smith · 1 Corinthians 11:1 · Jesus
Jesus is our pioneer and we are called to blaze the trail for others to follow after us.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 25:31 · Friendship
What if we greeted everyone as if they were a long lost friend who we were glad to see?
by Scott Owings · Psalm 1:2 · Silence
Meditation is a lost art and discipline that we as Christians need to engage in again!
by Paul Faulkner · Luke 3:22 · Fatherhood
Our kids need our discipline and correction, but that need our affirmation andpositive support even more.
by Rubel Shelly · Proverbs 1:7 · Fatherhood
Kids hear all sorts of things in the background of the world via the radio and tv, how are we helping them process this?
by Paul Faulkner · Romans 5:10 · Influence
Jesus has split time in two and had an even greater impact on our lives and hearts.
by Rubel Shelly · James 4:7
We've got to be honest about our weakness and inconsistency and quit trying to blame everything on someone or something else, including satan or the devil.
by Paul Faulkner · 1 Timothy 5:8 · Work
Life is more than making a living, it's making a life.
by Phil Ware · James 3:5 · Speech
Heartlight's first article was about how we use our speech.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:10 · Stillness · Solitude
We all need more silence and solitude than we are getting in our busy world so let's start with just 5 minutes each day.
by Paul Faulkner · John 14:6 · Truth
Jesus is the only real answer that works in our world today.
by Sarah Stirman · 1 John 3:1 · Mothers
Overhearing a questioning about loving children enough gets Sarah thinking about the need for meaningful touch, focused listening, and hanging around together.
by Phil Ware · Ecclesiastes 4:10 · Accountability
We need to be accountable and get the support of friends.
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