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 · Hebrews 2:14-18 · Christmas
We are thankful for our brothers' birthdays, but our Big Brother's birthday is the most important of them all.
by Alan Smith · Hebrews 2:14-18 · Jesus · Christmas · Incarnation
Jesus faced what we face in death so that we know he knows us.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Christmas
Little things mean a great deal during the Christmas season. Let's not forget to do them.
by Straight from the Bible · 1 Peter 5:8-11 · Prayer for the Nation
We must pray for those facing persecution.
by Straight from the Bible · Amos 5:6-24 · Prayer for the Nation
God convicts Israel because of her sin. We must pray not to be this nation.
by Straight from the Bible · 1 Peter 2:1-14 · Prayer for the Nation
We must recognize that our highest allegiance is to the Lord Jesus and His Kingdom and so we are all aliens.
by Straight from the Bible · Romans 13:1-3 · Prayer for the Nation
We can and must be good citizens of the nation we find ourselves in.
by Straight from the Bible · Psalm 33:10-22 · Prayer for the Nation
Reminder that our hope must be in the Lord.
by Phil Ware · 1 Timothy 2:1-5 · Prayer for the Nation
We should be a people in prayer at times like these.
by Russ Lawson · Matthew 11:28-29 · Goober
Life isn't easy; it's not for sissies, but for people who are determined to walk with Jesus.
by Alan Smith · John 8:57-58 · Incarnation
Aren't we glad Jesus has always been around even though we may be as old as dirt!
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 4:6 · Help
Request for help and an explanation why we keep Heartlight going.
by Phil Ware · Luke 2 · Jesus · God · Mothers
Mary helps us understand what it must have been like for God; she is the window to God's heart.
by Alan Smith · Philippians 3:8-9 · Purpose · Direction · Goal
So often we end up forgetting why we started something and do away with it just to keep up all the commotion.
by Danny Sims · Jesus · Incarnation · Vision
To remember anew how God sees me through the lenses of His love is a priceless gift. I was reminded in communion last Sunday, looking at my son, seeing God's son.
by Alan Smith · John 14:5-6 · Future · Destination
While we may know who we are, unless we know whose we are, we don't know our ultimate destination.
by Phil Ware · Galatians 4:19 · Christmas · Influence · Christlikeness
Christmas must be a reminder to us that we are honored to be Jesus everyday in a world that doesn't know him and his loving grace.