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 · Genesis 5 · Father's Day
Phil Ware continues his Saved at Sea series and in this third message reminds us of Noah for Father's Day and also emphasizing the importance of godly and righteous men and dads and the power of their influence.
by Phil Ware · 2 Kings 10 · Influence
Phil Ware writes about the differences we can make in the lives of those who are younger, especially our children.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 28:18-20 · Church
Rubel Shelly challenges us as the church to awaken to the call of Jesus and arise from our lethargy as an institution to reclaim our mission and purpose as Jesus' presence in the world.
by Rubel Shelly · Galatians 5:22-23
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the real missing link in so many great athletes, politicians, and business leaders is integrity and character.
by Teresa Bell Kindred · Deuteronomy 6:6-7 · Motherhood
Terese Bell Kindred reminds mothers and grandmothers of the importance of a child's and grandchild's first five years of life and the urgency of making a God impression on them while we can.
by Ron Rose · Colossians 3:17 · Work
Ron Rose reminds us that work is sacred and we should not divide our lives into sacred and secular boxes.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 18:1-35 · Church
Phil Ware continues his series from Matthew on God's presence in Jesus and this week talks about church as family, not community.
by Phil Ware · Romans 12 · Values
Phil Ware continues the series on values and leadership, especially conflict in the leadership because they cannot discern operational, personal, strategic, theoretical, shared, and other types of values.
by Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 5:17 · Influence
Ron Rose reminds us that influence and starting over and being a new creation is something God does all the time and we just need to begin.
by Sarah Holley · Galatians 5:22-23 · Parenting
Sarah Holley challenges us to focus on our own actions, ask for forgiveness, and prepare for the next trigger encounter after we have come to grips with the latest time we've blown it.
by Phil Ware · Mark 1:1-11 · Jesus
Phil Ware continues his series on The Story and reminds us that we can all be John the Baptist, the baptizer, to people around us.
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Peter 2:9-12 · Holiness
Rubel Shelly reminds us that our character and our faith are reflected as much by how we drive as how we go to church.
by Stacy Voss · 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 · Winter · Writing
Stacy Voss talks about writing and also writing on the hearts of her children.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Phil Ware shares insight into sharing the story of Jesus and its power based on his trips to Thailand and Peru and the young men and women with whom he has shared Jesus' story and shared his heart.
by Steve Higginbotham · Romans 14:7 · Influence
Steve Higginbotham reflects on the death of Andy Griffith and reminds us of the importance of our influence.
by Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · Incarnation
Phil Ware continues his series on I AM, God's handwritten messages from heaven and focuses on the bottom line faith requirement -- Jesus is God come in human flesh.
by Phil Ware · John 1:1-18 · Incarnation
Phil Ware talks about why he and about 100 others go to Peru each year when it costs so much.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Evangelism
Phil Ware continues his series on last words and first priority, and emphasizes the power of our influence to help others know, follow, and obey Jesus.
by Ron Rose · 1 Thessalonians 2:11-13 · Godly sorrow · Glorify
Ron Rose reminds us to not let glorify be simply a religious term.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:17 · Evangelism
Rubel Shelly reminds us that the church is sent, scattered, meant to infiltrate and penetrate the world and make a difference.
by Ron Rose · Philippians 2:15 · Influence
Ron Rose asks us to see beyond all the ugliness in the world and use our influence for good, to be light in darkness and be an agent of transformation.
by Rubel Shelly · Ecclesiastes 2:24 · Gifts
Rubel Shelly talks about using your strengths and interests to do your best and honor God.
by Bill Brant · Romans 13:7 · Honor
It was an email that carried the news. It was one of those things that catches you off guard and makes you think. I needed to express my appreciation, my honor of their work, so I wrote my email and addressed it to their daughter.
by Joe Beam · Ephesians 5:21-33 · Control
Joe Beam writs about controlling personalities and talks specifically about a former decorated army officer being controlled and how she escaped and kept her marriage together.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139:13-16 · Addiction
Phil Ware continues his series on Mary the mother of Jesus called window to wonder and talks about Mary forming Jesus.
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