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 Lois Tverberg · 1 Corinthians 11:1 · Disciple-making
Dr. Lois Tverberg shares great insights on the meaning of discipleship and a disciple based on their meaning in Jesus' Jewish culture.
by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware · Colossians 1:15 · Mentoring
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to celebrate the greatness of Jesus our Lord and learn to live for him from others and help others learn to live for him, as well!
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:7
Phil Ware writes about leaving a legacy with his children and grandchildren to pass on faith and be passionate disciples of Jesus.
by Phil Ware · Finish
Dr. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware invite you to join us for our Sunday, Verse of the Day focused, home worship guide and videos, called ToGather.church!
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 4:17 · Disciple-making
Phil Ware reminds us of Jesus' practice in preparing his disciples for ministry and leadership.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:7 · Disciple Making
Phil Ware writes about leaving a legacy with his children and grandchildren to pass on faith and be passionate disciples of Jesus.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 6:10 · Sportsmanship
Rubel Shelly writes about a basketball game between the Gainesville Tornadoes and the Vanguard Vikings and the fans who helped give the team a life.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18 · Immanuel
Phil Ware does part 4 in a 5 part series on the Immanuel passages in Matthew, this week is the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20, focusing on cross cultural outreach and disciple-making, something much more involved than just evangelism.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 2:1 · Jesus · Inspiration
Phil Ware remembers an old mentor who has gone to be with Jesus, Neil Lightfoot, and as he recalls a lesson from John 4 about real faith is also reminded about the nature of inspired truth.
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 6:40 · Mentoring
Rubel Shelly reminds us that even when things or people look alike doesn't mean they actually live the same way or live out the same role.
by Tom Norvell · 1 John 4:10 · Encourage
Tom Norvell talks about a phone call he received on his 57th birthday from an old friend and mentor and how special and important it was to him.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 4:17 · Leadership
Phil Ware continues his series of messages on true shepherds in the church and focuses on the subject of a leader's glory -- seeing his or her passion formed in others they have trained.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 1:3 · Thanksgiving
Tom Norvell reminds us to express our thanks to those who have blessed our lives and give us joy and thanksgiving when we remember them.
by Ron Rose · Ephesians 4:29
Ron Rose reminds us that a few words and our physical presence can make all the difference in the life of someone else, just like Al Ware made a difference in Ron's life.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 3:15 · Incarnation
Phil Ware continues his LifeWORDS series and shares Jesus' Great Commission as a call to incarnational ministry and not just evangelism.
by Ron Rose · 1 Corinthians 11:1 · Example
Ron Rose talks about being an example to others because we are always being watched, especially by those in our own family.
by Ron Rose · Proverbs 13:22 · Legacy
Ron Rose shares with us about legacy, faith, children, grandchildren, funerals, and the real inheritance we need to set aside for those who come after us.
by Ron Rose · 2 Timothy 2:1 · Mentoring
Ron Rose talks about one of his personal mentoring heroes and emphasizes how we must all step up and start coaching someone.
by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 9:22 · Evangelism
Phil Ware reminds us that from the very beginning of the Christian movement, Jesus and His followers recognized that the Gospel and the church are for all people.
by Ron Rose · 2 Timothy 4:10 · Mentoring
Ron Rose reminds us that we need to be investing in the future by helping others see the potential that God has for them.
by John Cragg · James 1:27 · Orphans
Mentoring kids offers a great chance for Christians to honor the call of Jesus to care for orphans.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 25:37 · Help
Mike talks about a time when someone helped him on a hike and it reminded him of how we have to help those who come behind us.
by Alan Smith · Deuteronomy 6:5 · Example
A child buys a car online because he has learned to imitate the actions of his mother on a computer and this is a powerful reminder that our kids are always watching us
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 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.
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