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 · Isaiah 40:31 · Prayer
Tom Norvell reminds us of the importance of praying honestly to God about all the challenging times in our lives.
by Tom Norvell · Matthew 17:20 · Dream
Tom Norvell shares about moving into a new home and his dreams for the future.
by Rubel Shelly · James 1:2-4 · Adversity
Rubel Shelly reminds us to play through pain and go on to victory.
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 19:1-4 · Music
Rubel Shelly talks about how Joshua Bell, a famous violin virtuoso played in a busy place and was ignored and uses this to remind us how much we miss in life because we are not listening.
by Alan Smith · Colossians 4:2-3 · Opportunity
Alan Smith reminds us that we must take every opportunity we can to follow the will of God.
by Mike Barres · Matthew 6:33 · Jesus
Mike Barres talks about a plaque in his office that spells out Jesus, but many folks don't see the name, just like most folks besides Anna and Simeon didn't see Jesus for who he truly was; but will we see him?
by Mike Barres · Isaiah 43:19 · Newness
So often we don't try new things and stay stuck in our rut rather than seeing God's opportunities and call to be God's people.
by Rubel Shelly · 2 Timothy 2:24 · Friendliness
We all need more friends, but the way to have them is to invest the time and offer others our friendship
by Scott Owings · Matthew 5:42 · Generosity
The spiritual discipline of generosity is crucial if we are going to grow in the spirit.
by Paul Faulkner · Galatians 6:2 · Confess
We must be open with each other, transparent, for this is the only way we're going to grow in the Lord.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:8 · Mentoring
We can stand in the way of reaching the lost or we can open the highway to let folks come to Jesus!
by Paul Faulkner · John 1:18 · Incarnation
God's vulnerability, his openness in Jesus to his emotions, is captivating.
by Alan Smith · Acts 17:26-28 · Seeking God
We can find God and receive his blessings if we are truly seeking after him!
by Kelly Breece · Romans 5:4
Sometimes God's greatest blessings are seen when things don't go exactly like we like them.