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 3:20
We give thanks for ten years of God's blessings at Heartlight.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 14:1 · Women
Sometimes we try too hard and too much when we should simply be doing what we can.
by Phil Ware · Ruth 1:16 · Women
Rosa Parks is just one example of many women whose lives of faith have great changed the world.
by Rubel Shelly · Ephesians 4:32 · Forgiveness
A lady forgives the incredible bad thing done to her by a teenager to give him another chance on life.
by Larry Zinck · 1 Thessalonians 5:16 · Contentment
We can learn to give thanks and be content if we will reframe our current situation and see how many blessings we actually have.
by Bill Sherrill · Psalm 121:1 · Solitude
We all need places of solitude to experience God's beauty and listen for the voice of God.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Philippians 4:6
Jesus promises us his peace if we will open our hearts to his contentment.
by Tom Norvell · Psalm 46:10 · God
Hope and help in times of trouble come from God who is ... always is.
by Bill Sherrill · Philippians 4:13 · Contentment
Contmentment can be learned and with it comes lasting happiness.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:16 · Home
All earthly homecomings should remind us of our ultimate joyful homecoming to God.
by Patrick D. Odum · Hebrews 12:1 · Leadership · Remember
We must remember those who have gone before us and learn the lessons they have left us!
by Alan Smith · Genesis 2:22 · Marriage
God made men and women as complements of each other and we need each other.
by Joseph Mazella · 2 Corinthians 4:16 · Aging
We are only as old as we choose to be, since God made us to be eternal.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 6:18 · Heaven
Heaven is our home, not earth, and we must live like heaven is our home.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18 · Kingdom · Citizenship
Our first and primary citizenship must be our allegiance to the Kingdom of God.
by Mike Barres · Hebrews 13:7
How we are remembered will have a huge impact on our how our children's lives turn out.
by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35 · Quiet Time
We must guard and protect our sacred space, our time alone with God.
by Rubel Shelly · Theodicy
Some people have wrongly ascertained that Katrina was proof of God's wrath on Amerca's fallen condition.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:14 · Complaining
We can always find something to complain about, but let's be people who compliment and affirm!
by Sarah Stirman · Luke 2:27 · Mothers
Motherhood brings with it the laughter and the tears of loving children.
by Bill Denton · 2 Timothy 1:7 · Perseverance · Courage
The human spirit, created by God, is indominatable and has a passion to return to its home.
by Phil Ware · 9-11
We still remember the events of September 11, 2001.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 7:16 · Compassion
People are ready to help in the Katrina crisis, thank God!
by Phil Ware · Mark 10:45
We need to pray for those who giving of their time, effort, energy, and themselves to be involved in the relief, recovery, and clean up in post Katrina aftermath.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 7:12 · Contentment
We learn contentment by learning to be at peace with others.
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