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 5:15 · Purpose · Prayer · Stress
How do we cluster activities to allow us to focus our energies on doing God's will for our lives rather than spending all of our time in routine, daily, maintenance activities?
by Paul Lee · Stress · Endurance
So often we push everything to the edge... we have just enough money, we're always running just slightly behind, we're always returning our video rentals late, we're going right up to the deadline on every project. Wouldn't it be nice to have some margin,
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 4:12 · Attitude · Peace · Contentment
I haven't learned to be content because I'm always wishing for more, but I'm trying and haven't stopped!
by Phil Ware · James 4:13 · Character · Attitude · Perseverance
A plan to help us get things done we need to get done in a world of too much to do.
by David Smith · Matthew 12:1 · Jesus · Character · Attitude
We are often tempted to focus on the gift that is costly, but not greatest, when often the greatest gift that is needed is mercy.
by Alan Smith · 1 John 4:1 · Humor · Faith · Discernment
With all that is said to us, we must practice discernment if we are ever going to really find the truth.
by Tom Norvell · Parenting · Purpose · Attitude
We spend so much of our lives in preparation, but sooner or later we have to get down and get after what we are supposed to do.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 8:18 · Perseverance · Discouragement · Disappointment
To have to put off your wedding would be a great disappointment, but life is filled with disappointments -- that's why we need the hope we have in Jesus.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 2:5 · Grief · Forgiveness · Jesus
If we don't bring back sinners whose sin has humiliated themselves, and if we we don't reach out to those who have been humiliated by others, then how can we claim we wear the name of Jesus?
by Michael Harbour · 1 Peter 1:15 · Christian Living · Forgiveness · Character
The kinds of stories we tell about ourselves, shape who we are.
by Kathy Bailey · 1 Peter 3:15 · Jesus · Purpose · Character
How do we handle the depression and spiritual dryness in our lives?
by Phil Ware · Jesus · God · Majesty
God is both majestic and gracious; can we draw near to him as sinners with familiarity and tenderness?
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:40 · Attitude · Friendliness · Hospitality
If you value human contact and personal service, then take note of and appreciate it when you receive it.