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 Bill Denton · Luke 8:11 · Evangelism · Conversion
One soul makes a huge difference in the world and we must not slack up in the work of making disciples.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 11:10 · Health · Home
Our true home is in heaven, it is our homeland to which we are journeying.
by Bruce Logue · Christian Living · Discouragement
Writing is a lot like life. In this article, Bruce Logue explores the parallels, and finds encouragement in One who helps.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Peter 1:5 · Character · Christlikeness
Learn life lessons from John Wooden about character, not just about basketball.
by Alan Smith · Philippians 3:8 · Purpose · Direction · Goal
So often we end up forgetting why we started something and do away with it just to keep up all the commotion.
by David A Sargent & Sid Dye · 1 Peter 2:24 · Jesus · Atonement
God loves us so much that he sent his Son to save us.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 136:1 · Blessed · Thanksgiving
God doesn't charge us for his extras -- aren't you glad!
by Russ Lawson · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · Easter · Death · Sacrifice
The Cross must be more than a mere magical symbol to ward off evil, it must be the power of God for our lives.
by Rubel Shelly · Titus 2:11 · Example · Achievement · Legacy
People are forming their ideas each day by what we do leaving our legacy.
by Phil Ware · Ephesians 4:31 · Forgiveness · Cleanse
When we forgive, it cleanses us like a spring rain.
by Kelly Breece · Isaiah 40:31 · Grandmother · Retirement
Can we make the transition that happens after a leap of faith even if it is more restrictive.
by Kathy Bailey · Ephesians 4:31 · Forgiveness
We've got to deal with our own unforgiving spirit.
by Mike Barres · Colossians 3:1 · Discipleship · Rich · Sacrifice
We are called to be Christ-centered, not self-centered.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 10:43 · Leadership · Mentoring · Example
Some people make an indelible memory on your heart because they are servants.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 13:7 · Leadership · Mentoring · Encourage
Let's focus on the people who have been a blessing, a strength, an encouragement, and not on the baser side of things: let's honor our leaders and mentors.
by Jim Clark · Ephesians 5:25 · Jesus · Missions · Grace
Jesus gave up everything for us to bring us to God; we can see that same spirit of sacrifice in the angels of mercy flights.
by Katha Winther · Family · Mothers · Memories
We can record our children's memories when they are little and then they will have them when they are older.
by Lynn Anderson · Hebrews 11:13 · Home · Sojourner
As much as we would like to go home again, we must remember that home is not a place until we are home with God.
by Alan Smith · 1 Timothy 6:6 · Contentment · Rich
This fisherman has learned the real meaning of the word contentment.
by Bruce Logue · 1 Peter 2:12 · Christian Living · Attitude · Example
Mediocrity is so commonplace we've come to accept it as normal. But as Christians we're called to a higher standard of excellence.
by Russ Lawson · James 4:10 · God · Abba Father · Humility
God's presence comes to us in many ways during the course of an average day; but are we looking for presence and to we respond with humility?
by Tom Norvell · Romans 5:1 · Perseverance · Grace · Endurance
God sends us help at just the right time.
by David Smith · Romans 5:10 · Salvation · The Passion · Atonement
Be prepared before you go see the Passoin of the Christ; know what you are going to see and know how you are going to use it.
by Russ Lawson · Psalm 1:1 · Bible · Word of God
If we truly love God's Word, then we are going to let it be the crucial part of our lives each day by scheduling time to listen to and read from the Bible.
by Mike Barres · 1 Corinthians 2:4 · Holy Spirit · Power
Just as a pneumatic wrench gives us more power to remove bolts, the power of God's Spirit, the pneuma, gives us power to live.
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