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 Ron Rose · 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 · Authenticity
Ron Rose talks about the temptation to compartmentalize life and live by different standards in different roles and walks in life instead of living with integrity for God.
by Bill Brant · Romans 8:38-39 · Separation
But, if we choose to allow Jesus to redeem us, save us, make us Holy, affirm that we are worthy---Then NOTHING can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord!
by Rubel Shelly · Psalm 46:1-11 · Unity · Earthquake
Rubel Shelly shares insight into one survivor of the tsunami and how his courage has opened the door for the people of his island to survive.
by Phil Ware · Romans 8:20-22 · Compassion
Phil Ware talks about our broken world, spring, the tsunami and earthquakes in Japan, and the Lord's prayer.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 · Giving
Phil Ware continues his SHIFT series and focuses upon giving generously as a privilege and grace.
by Phil Ware · Mark 14:32-36 · Prayer
Phil Ware continues his shift series with a message on prayer and about being real before God.
by Rubel Shelly · James 2:26 · Hypocrisy
Rubel Shelly reminds us that religion has to do something and not just talk about a lot of things -- it must walk the talk, practice what you preach, and put your life where your mouth is.
by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Phil Ware continues his shift series, focusing on our need to read Scripture because it is from God and useful to our living and beneficial and able to make us wise and leads us to salvation.
by Anonymous · Psalm 23
This is a simple meditation on the meaning of the Shepherd Psalm, Psalm 23.
by Rubel Shelly · Colossians 3:13-15 · Relationship
Rubel Shelly calls us to excellence, but reminds us that this must be true in every area of life, including our relationships.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 6:1-8 · Worship
Phil Ware continues his series on Shift My Life and talks about what it means to live holy!
by Ben Steed · James 1:26-27 · Parenting · Baby · Compassion International
The Child Survival Program from Compassion International is making great strides for mothers and babies in Ecuador.
by Ben Steed · Acts 20:35
I never imagined to be so deeply moved by another group of people: the employees of Compassion.
by Ben Steed · Matthew 19:14 · Children · Compassion International
The Story of witnessing Lee Raney meeting his sponsored child through Compassion International.
by Ben Steed · Matthew 25:37-40 · Hope · Compassion International · Poverty
Ben Steed chronicles his trip with Compassion International to Ecuador.
by Phil Ware · Hebrews 2:1-3 · Focus
Phil Ware begins a series called shift and warns about the dangers of drifting with culture and losing our way.
by Tom Norvell · Luke 12:16-21 · Parousia
Tom Norvell compares Jesus' coming and our being generous to being prepared for a winter storm.
by Rubel Shelly · Isaiah 53:4-5 · Pain
Rubel Shelly talks about pain and how life would be diminished without it.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 19:14 · Children
Phil Ware continues to share his thoughts on helping kids find Jesus, Sagrada Familia, the Community, in Lima, Peru, and what matters most in our lives.
by Phil Ware · 2 Kings 11:1-21 · Difference
Phil Ware continues his series on light on the dark side of the mountain reminding us the need for men and women of God to step up and be counted.
by Phil Ware · 2 Kings 5:1-19 · Salvation
Phil Ware continues his Old Testament stories called Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and talks this week about the unnamed servant girl and Naaman.
by Phil Ware
Phil Ware continues his series on Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain and shares the story of Jonah with us.
by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 24
Phil Ware continues his series on Light on the Dark Side of the Mountain focusing on David's restraint when he could have killed Saul.
by Rubel Shelly · Matthew 5:38-48 · Hero
Rubel Shelly takes a high profile piece in the news and reminds all who the real heroes are among us.
by Phil Ware · John 4:1-43 · Holy Spirit
Phil Ware continues his series on the Holy Spirit called SpiritFire and talks about living in the overflow of the Holy Spirit's presence.