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 Ron Rose · Achievement
Ron Rose talks about a real Secret Santa or two and reminds us that we can be a blessing to others and be one too.
by Ann Voskamp · Romans 7:1 · Ministry
Ann Voskamp shares a trip to minister to homeless people in Toronto and a struggling homeless addict that takes off his mask and speaks the truth.
by Larry Davies · Matthew 28:18 · Evangelism
Larry Davies reminds us that igniting people's passion is what it's all about in the life of the church and we need to do that, then turn them loose and let them go!
by Rubel Shelly · Luke 6:30 · Compassion
Rubel uses a street person named Jack and his friend to remind us that each of these people have a name and need to be valued and noticed as real people.
by Steve Ridgell · 2 Corinthians 4:5 · Preaching
The best preachers are not those we know but the ones Steve describes in this article who serve without pay and to bless others because that person wants them to know about Jesus!
by Phil Ware · Romans 13:7 · Thanksgiving
Phil says good bye to Paul Lee who has been his partner at Heartlight for ten years.
by Jeff Lee · Philippians 4:13 · Ministry
So often, ministers and pastors won't let others minister to them, but we need to minister and be ministered to, we need to bless and be vulnerable so we can be blessed.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:35 · Help
We can't help everybody, or even most bodies, but we can help the person nearest us.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 2:7 · Ministry
We've got to move from viewing people as personalities to seeing them as people to love.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 8:1 · Communion
Ministry is basically two things: giving and serving!
by Tricia Goss · Matthew 25:34 · Kindness · Compassion · Help
We need to be those that serve and not like those who tell others to serve.
by Tom Norvell · Mark 1:35 · Compassion · Authenticity · Help
We must take time, listen with our heart, and learn the rest of the story in people's lives if we are going to effectively minister to them.