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 Paul Faulkner · Matthew 6:14-15 · Forgiveness
Forgiveness is forgetting to remember the hurts you forgave and giving others, and yourself a fresh start on life.
by Phil Ware · John 1:12-13 · Christmas
Jesus wasn't just born into our world in the womb of Mary, but he longs to be born into our world again in each individual Christian the Holy Spirit gives birth to in the world.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Newness
A man's conversion helps Phil remember that life can become fresh and new and he reminds us that the Christmas season can bring all of this to us if we are looking for it.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:28 · Thanksgiving
How God turned a couple of horrible, traumatic experiences in the Ware family into something really good!
by Jeff Lee · Philippians 4:13-17 · 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 Phil Ware · Matthew 7:12
After reading the passage again, have you seen anything new, like maybe it should apply in everything you do -- the Golden Rule!
by Phil Ware · Psalm 85:6 · Change
Life comes in many packages, but something way beyond new is fresh, like a loaf of bread.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Newness
The newness wears off and we get bored and we lose interest and we give up.
by Tom Norvell · Philippians 3:12-14 · Renewal
A broken mug helps Tom Norvel remind himself of what is most important about life and ministry, that we are not through when we are damaged, but we must press on.
by Sean K. Mitchell · Matthew 13:1-23 · Money
Financial peace and faithfulness is tied to being willing to follow Jesus and also honor the Kingdom in our disciplined and spontaneous giving.
by Sarah Stirman · John 6:15 · Rest
Keeping us going in ministry, keeping our lights shining, requires us to spend time alone with God.
by Tom Norvell · 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 · Fresh Start
All the big events in our lives and even many of the daily routines all begin with a blank page, including the grace God gives us to start fresh each day with a blank page.
by Amy C. Baker · Luke 12:22-31 · Renewal
We all need to get away now and again and retreat into the quietness and grace of God for our renewal.
by Ron Rose · Colossians 3:1 · Destination · Determination
So often we get pre-occupied with being busy that we forget to check our direction and our progress
by Tom Norvell · Isaiah 42:9 · New Year · Newness
Even though the holidays are over and gone, this can be a year God shows us new things!
by Paul Faulkner · Isaiah 25:9
God gives us each day as a day of celebration and newness.
by Joe Bagby · Hebrews 3:15-16 · New Year · Resolutions
Maybe the most important New Year's resolution is to keep our resolutions.
by Russ Lawson · Luke 11:2-4 · New Year
When we approach God in prayer, it needs to be more than by rote, but instead as if we were speaking to our Father.
by Phil Ware · Lamentations 3:22-24 · New Year
It's a bright and shining new year so let's do something with it to bless the Lord and his kingdom.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 2:11-12 · Fear
When you least expect it, don't be afraid, God is revealing a new plan for your life.
by Russ Lawson · Ezekiel 11 · Heart
A heart transplant reminds us that we need God's heart transplant spiritually.
by Joe Bagby · Romans 6:1-14 · Conversion
Do your remember your special day of salvation?
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:16-18 · Renewal · Refresh
A kind friend can bring refreshment to the parched soul of another friend.
by Steve Puckett · Revelation 2:1-5 · Disciple Making · Discipleship
So often we force new Christians into the mold of something or someone who isn't really Jesus.
by Bill Sherrill · Matthew 11:30 · Discipleship
Are we only interested in bargain basement Christianity, or are we willing to pay the price to be productive.
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