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 Charlotte Barres · Colossians 1:10 · Christian Living · Christlikeness · Holy Spirit
Even if our time in life means we have to slow down, that doesn't mean the Holy Spirit quits working in us; we can see his power in the small things he does in our lives.
by Patrick D. Odum · Jeremiah 10:23 · Forgiveness · Grace · Messes
When we try to do things by our own insight, we invariably end up blowing up everything; we need to go to God to help us through our messes!
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:15 · Attitude · Affirm · Achievement
While in the world the folks who are the secret to success don't get noticed, God notices the servants among us and so must we.
by Melva Cooper · 2 Corinthians 2:14 · Christian Living · Jesus · Example
God wants people to smell the aroma of Christ when they are around us!
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:12 · Attitude · Restoration · Redemption
What do you do when you can't unscramble the messes you've made; you trust that God can mend them and you go on trying to live a redemptive life.
by Randy Becton · Luke 19:1 · Friendliness · Compassion · Friendship
We show our fellowship and friendship through those for whom we extend table fellowship and meals.
by Randy Becton · Luke 23:33 · Kindness · Compassion · Christlikeness
In Hollywood, we can find people who are rich and people who are poor, but what they have in common is that they all need the compassion of Jesus demonstrated to them.
by Janice Price · Psalm 121:3 · Family · Faith · Mothers
No matter how much we love our family, we can't protect them all the time or fix their every problem; we have to trust God to work in their lives what is best for them and to take care of them.
by Rubel Shelly · Romans 14:5 · Jesus · Christmas · Lord
We have let the world take Jesus out of Christmas and just make it a secular holiday; let's remember to make sure any holiday we celebrate is to the Lord and put Jesus back into our Christmas celebrations.
by Cary Branscum · James 1:17 · Christmas · Home
The message for singles this Christmas is that there IS a home for you, and there IS someone there for you.
by Ryan Rush · Ephesians 5:15 · Family · Christmas · Time
We can make the holidays a lot more cheery and bright if we will simply take a little time to plan and prepare for the holiday season.
by Phil Ware · Joshua 24:14 · Parenting · Children · Christmas
We will leave behind messes for our children and grandchildren, but will we also leave behind a lasting legacy of faith?
by Kathy Bailey · Colossians 3:1 · Attitude · Death · Prayer
In the face of battling mental health challenges, could you take on the prospect of dying with faith, character, and hope?
by Teresa Bell Kindred · John 15:12 · Jesus · Friendship
Jesus is a friend for all seasons, but so many of our friends are only fair weather friends.
by Cary Branscum · 2 Samuel 1:17 · Prayer · Contentment · Lament
What is the difference between complaint and lament?
by Rubel Shelly · 1 John 3:16 · Time · Stewardship · Redeeming
Every day is a gift to spent wisely, but once it is gone, it can't be spent again.
by Tom Norvell · Hebrews 13:8 · Purpose · Peace · Time
With everything in our lives changing all the time, it is very nice to know that Jesus doesn't change.
by Patrick D. Odum · John 12:47 · Forgiveness · Grace · Mercy
While we may be flawed, God is compassionate, loving, and forigiving, and through Jesus, he will find ways to save us!
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 5:14 · Grief · Attitude · Discouragement
Sometimes those who show themselves to be very self-destructive just need someone to help them get some rest and encouragement.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1 · Parenting · Leadership · Purpose
So often leaders do not do their most important work, living out God's purpose for them, because they are so busy handling problems and crises.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 2:1 · Leadership · Mentoring · Perseverance
Some folks are just needing someone to believe in them and take a shot at helping them make it; are we willing?
by Janice Price · Ecclesiastes 1:9 · Christian Living · Grief · Character
One of the very best ways to honor the memory and life of someone we respect who has died is to use what they have taught us and shown us to bless the living.
by Patrick D. Odum · Isaiah 43:1 · Forgiveness · Purpose · Grace
God has given us a new name and a new identity to go with his purposes; let's not let the world stick us with any of our old names.
by Dave Cook · 1 Peter 3:15 · Evangelism · Witnessing
We can't share our faith because we've lost the commitment to memorize and know God's Word.
by Lou Seckler · 1 Peter 5:7 · Abba Father · Blessed · Worry
When we place things in God's hands, we don't have to agonize with worry about them.
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