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 Tom Norvell · Philippians 2:1-11 · Generosity
The interests of others must be our focus and not just our own stuff and wants.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 5:7-8
A little girls interruptions become the occasion for seeing how much God loves and listens to us.
by Ron Rose · James 2 · Compassion
So often we don't live a life of faith because we are afraid to get out of the car and get involved!
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 2:19-24 · Mentoring
Thank God for those who give others in unfortunate situations a chance to succeed.
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:35-42 · Help
We can't help everybody, or even most bodies, but we can help the person nearest us.
by Rubel Shelly · Philippians 4:8 · Kindness
The whole news media ignored the biggest story of the hurricanes -- the overwhelming help, compassion, and generosity of people to help their neighbors.
by Mike Barres · Philemon 1:7 · Influence
Being nice is important if we are going to influence others.
by Philip Gulley · Romans 12:15 · Friendship
One of the kindness things we can do is simply hold a friends hand and listen to his or her pain and problems.
by Alan Smith · Luke 19:2-5 · Name
A story reminds us of how important it is to know people by their name and treat them with dignity.
by Tricia Goss · Matthew 28:34-38 · Kindness · Compassion · Help
We need to be those that serve and not like those who tell others to serve.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 9:35-38 · Compassion
We must view the world outside our churches in new ways, especially through the eyes of compassion like Jesus did.
by Lou Seckler · Matthew 25:31-46 · Jesus · Encourage · Compassion
One way we can minister to Christ is to serve those in need, especially those in prison or in jail.
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