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 · Revelation 21:1-5 · Heaven
Phil Ware concludes his 10 part series on "Saved at Sea" dealing with sea stories in the Bible and how God has always saved his people, this time focusing on the ultimate saved at sea story, Revelation 21:1-5
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 Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Kingdom
Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 and focuses today on restoring the kingdom.
by Lee Wilson · Ephesians 1:4 · Sacrifice
Lee Wilson offers us a unique and Jewish insight into the coming of Jesus and his return anticipated in the Talmud.
by Phil Ware · Matthew 24:1-51 · Parousia
Phil Ware focuses on what we need to do, and who we need to be, by looking at six intersections with our world during these last days as we await the return of Jesus, the glorious Son of Man!
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Witnessing · Witnesses · Testimony
Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 and focuses today on being witnesses of the great things Jesus has done.
by Phil Ware · Acts 1:1-11 · Rapture · Parousia · Jesus coming
Phil Ware continues his short series on Acts 1:1-11 and focuses today on restoring the kingdom.
by David W. T. Brattston · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 · Parousia
David W.T. Brattston reminds us of the kind of lives we need to live in preparation for the Lord's Coming.
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 Phil Ware · Revelation 21:1-5 · Heaven
Phil Ware concludes his 10 part series on "Saved at Sea" dealing with sea stories in the Bible and how God has always saved his people, this time focusing on the ultimate saved at sea story, Revelation 21:1-5
by Rubel Shelly · Mark 13:32-33 · Parousia
Rubel Shelly reminds us that wild predictions about Jesus' return on specific dates often are used by sceptics to discredit Christianity.
by Phil Ware · Luke 8 · Salvation
Phil Ware continues his series on Out of the Box and focusing on the big Four primal fears that Jesus helps us address and he reminds us that salvation involves a from, for, and to component and shouldn't be simply elevator theology.
by Max Lucado · 1 Thessalonians 2:19 · Parousia
Max Lucado writes about the high cost of doing God's work and the hope, joy, and crown we will glory in when we go to be with Jesus and it will be all about people!
by Rubel Shelly · 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2
Rubel Shelly talks about the end of the world, which a prediction missed once again, and how those who do not live faith embarrass the cause of Christ.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 · Fear
Phil Ware continues his 7 sayings of Jesus on the Cross with the meaning of the line today of "you will be with me in paradise" and talks about the hope it brings in the face of death.
by Patrick D. Odum · Matthew 24:44 · Parousia
Patrick Odum challenges all of us to live as if it is our last hour on earth.
by Joe Bagby · Philippians 1:20-23 · Death · Rapture · Parousia
What happens to people when they die is a lot like trying to tell kids how much farther it is to granny's house!
by Russ Lawson · 2 Samuel 12:23 · Death
We miss our loved ones when they die, but we can live in such a way to make sure that we see them again.
by Phil Ware · Romans 13:11-14 · Parousia
We should live passionately expecting the Lord's return.
by Phil Ware · Isaiah 65:1-5 · Home
All earthly homecomings should remind us of our ultimate joyful homecoming to God.
by Elizabeth Price · Jesus
Little things can remind us and echoes of reality can reach, telling us that Jesus is coming back for us and that we need to be watchful, ready, and vigilant.
by Phil Ware · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 · Parousia
We mustn't be distracted by the discussions about Jesus' return and lose sight of what is crucial about our discipleship.
by Bill Sherrill · 1 Corinthians 15 · Resurrection
The resurrection is our term for reunion -- that day we anticipate and for which we plan.
by Joe Bagby · 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
A child waiting for morning and mommy reminds us that we are waiting for Jesus' return.
by Phil Ware · Colossians 3:1-4 · Rapture · Parousia
The eternal part of us, our life, is hidden away with Christ in God and glory awaits.
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