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 · John 9 · Comparison
Phil Ware reminds us how Jesus viewed people and challenged us by his example to view each person as someone in whom the works of God need to be done.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 53:5
Phil Ware reminds us that God broke one of the most held rules of merchandising, you break it; you buy it, and in Jesus turned this principle upside down.
by Phil Ware · Luke 19 · Jesus
Phil Ware discovers a verse in Luke 19 that the Holy Spirit uses to confront him about an important question.
by · Ephesians 5:21-33 · Marriage
Jordan Harrell captures the reality of the good times and challenging times in a marriage and what God is up to in all of it if we will keep on loving each other.
by Jackie Halstead, Ph.D. · Psalm 148 · Creation
Jackie Halstead reminds us to listen for God's voice in creation.
by · Ephesians 6:1-4 · Children
Jordan Harrell shares wise words for moms on this Mother's Day reminding us what we should most value in our children.
by Phil Ware · Psalm 51 · Heart
Phil Ware challenges us to pursue the faithful love, righteous character, and gracious compassion of God from our hearts.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Matthew 5 · Jesus
Phil Ware and James Nored, through word and video, remind us of our need to return to the Jesus-styled kind of life.
by Phil Ware · Luke 3:21-22 · Affirm
Phil Ware reminds us how important it is to use love language with those who are precious to us and we can begin by doing this with Jesus.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:1-3 · Adoption
Phil Ware shares a powerful story about his foster grandson and how that helps us understand what it means to be adopted into God's family.
by Phillip Morrison · John 19 · Homebound · Holy Week
Phillip Morrison reminds us where the journey of Holy Week ends and our new life in Christ begins, the cross and the empty tomb.
by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 3:18
Phil Ware answers a question he is often asked by those who are new followers of Jesus or people whose spiritual lives have stagnated: "How can I grow spiritually?"
by Phil Ware · Psalm 139 · Vision
Phil Ware begins a series of 13 messages on Vision by talking about his own son and daughter and how he had dreams for them as children.
by Phil Ware · Philippians 3:8-11 · Jesus · Knowing God · Experience
Phil Ware reminds us that there is simply no substitute for truly knowing Jesus!
by Phil Ware · Acts 20:35 · Christmas · Giving · Generosity
Phil Ware shares a quick thank you for all who have donated and then focuses on establishing a new tradition of teaching his grandchildren to share what they have with others.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:3-9
Phil Ware reminds us that true thanksgiving is rooted in our future being safe in Jesus and sharing in his glory when he comes for us.
by Max Lucado · Romans 8:28 · Purpose · Light · Darkness
Max Lucado reminds us that despite the work we have to do in the darkness, God is doing something special in us and with us.
by Phil Ware · John 4:34 · Purpose · Called · Finish
Phil Ware reminds us that we are called to accomplish the mission God has called us to do so that when our days on earth are over we can say we have finished the work he has given us to do.
by Phil Ware · 1 Peter 1:13-16 · Waiting · Preparation · Holiness
Phil Ware turns to some key principles Jesus' lead apostle Peter shared with people in his day to help them be ready for both opportunity and trial.
by Phil Ware · 1 John 3:16-18 · Salvation · Love · Sacrifice
Phil Ware reminds us what we know, but often don't practice; our love must have no barriers.
by James Nored & Phil Ware · Luke 3 · Repentance
Phil Ware and James Nored look at what the ministry of John the Baptizer meant for people in his day and call on us to share in this move toward the kingdom of God today.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 28:18-20 · Disciple-making
Phil Ware reminds us of Jesus' practice in preparing his disciples for ministry and leadership.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 1:19-22 · Grace
Phil Ware tells us a simple story of a mother's love to remind how our Father sees us as his treasure.
by Phil Ware · Mark 8:45
Phil reminds us that having right answers means very little if we don't treat people like Jesus did.
by Phil Ware · James 2:14-17 · Compassion · Help · Hurrican
Phil Ware reminds us that compassion isn't compassion until it is turned into action just as faith without compassionate works is dead.
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