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 Alan Smith · 1 John 3:16 · Grace
God's love exhausts all analogies and can only be defined by what he did in Jesus on the cross and in the manger.
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Amos 5:21-24
We get so caught up in the fluff we forget the focus of God, like justice and mercy.
by Alan Smith · John 3:16 · Christmas
An older lady's mistake with Christmas envelopes reminds us that God never forgets to pay for our gifts!
by Tom Norvell · John 16:33 · Troubles
We have all sorts of trouble, heartache, grief, disappointment, discouragement in this world, but Jesus has overcome the world and given us victory.
by Phil Ware · John 19:30 · Jesus
Jesus gave up his spirit, but he did not give up his mission, his mercy, his grace.
by Mike Barres · Zechariah 7:9 · Mercy
We have to show mercy to others when they let us down because we need mercy for our mistakes and mess ups!
by Jamie Shell & Brent Nidiffer · Acts 10:43 · Forgiveness
Like a mom, God forgives completely.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 5:13-16 · Example
The interconnectedness of our world isn't bad, but really an opportunity to do good and bring redemptive influence.
by Paul Faulkner · Acts 3:26 · Repentance
God blesses us by giving us Jesus and also a holy lifestyle.
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 Mike Barres · 1 John 1:5-2:2 · Forgiveness · Mercy
We must be tough on sin but offer mercy and forgiveness for those who are truly repentant.
by Alan Smith · Romans 5:6-8 · Grace
Sometimes our gifts are treated with contempt, other times are misused, but either way, we are most like God when we give without strings attached.
by Straight from the Bible · James 1:26-27 · Prayer for the Nation
True religion is more than just spouting off religious phrases and remaining isolated from worldly people -- it means to take the sin and worldliness out of people and take care of them.
by Joey Cope · Mark 10:13-16 · Mercy · Kindness · Gentleness
We often need children to help us see again with the eyes of innocence and call us back to godly mercy and kindness.
by Patrick D. Odum · Psalm 19:12-14 · Forgiveness · Cleanse · Mercy
If we will honestly ask for God to change us and help us, he will step and do so because he knows our struggles and longs to give us mercy.
by Janice Price · Psalm 103:8 · Forgiveness
God is forgiving of us and we must be of each other.
by Patrick D. Odum · Romans 5:7-8 · Grace · Christlikeness
Despite the ugliness we know lies within us, we are treasured and precious to God.
by Alan Smith · Psalm 140:3-8 · Prayer · Humility
We need the Lord's help if we are going to be his people throughout the day; so let's start the day with prayer.
by Kelly Breece · Malachi 3:10 · Generosity
Sometimes we get surprised at how quickly the Lord shows us to trust him; especially in the area of tithing!
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 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 David Smith · Matthew 12:1-8 · 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 Michael Harbour · 2 Corinthians 3:2 · Christian Living · Forgiveness · Character
The kinds of stories we tell about ourselves, shape who we are.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:14-16 · Jesus · God · Majesty
God is both majestic and gracious; can we draw near to him as sinners with familiarity and tenderness?
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